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30%

The percent -- up from 22 in the 1960s -- of young adults who will be arrested by age 23. Criminologists attribute the rise to several decades of tougher crime policies.

The percent -- up from 22 in the 1960s -- of young adults who will be arrested by age 23. Criminologists attribute the rise to several decades of tougher crime policies.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.