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.
"More than 130 organizations from across the country are partnering with Prison Fellowship for the community walk. It’s scheduled to include a prayer walk, personal “second chance” stories, and a re-entry job fair at the D.C. Dream Center, a community center in Washington, D.C., that offers employment counseling and networking for families affected by incarceration."
Daily Signal
April 7, 2018
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