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Civil Society Issues

Many issues that are primary drivers of mass incarceration cannot be remedied through government solutions alone. Issues such as broken families and mental health, both forever altered by over criminalization, cannot be simply be repaired through legislation. Civil Society has the unique capability to address certain social issues that government cannot, or to address them more effectively than government can. This section also addresses issues in which over-policing attempts to fix issues that should be handled through the community.

Felony voting laws suppress democracy

“Some argue that taking away the right to vote serves as an additional sanction to breaking the law. Although the criminal justice system was structured to achieve punishment, it was also designed to rehabilitate and reintegrate these individuals back into society. Taking away the fundamental right to vote serves no purposes other than to cause further alienation and shame to these individuals who are expected to rejoin their communities, obtain employment, pay taxes and do everything else that other citizens enjoy.“

Delaware Online

November 4, 2018

Felon DisenfranchisementPhillip ReevesNovember 4, 2018Delaware OnlineComment

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