mass incarceration – n. large numbers of people put in prison
sentence – n. the punishment given by a court of law
minimum – adj. least or lowest amount
psychological – adj. of or relating to the mind
predator – n. someone who wants to use, control, or harm other people in some way
gang – n. a group of people who take part in illegal activity
commute – v. to reduce or cancel a form of punishment
crack-cocaine – n. a processed form of the drug cocaine
Now it's your turn. How severely does your country punish people who use and sell drugs? Are the punishments more severe for violent criminals? Let us know in the comments section.