Overcriminalization significantly undermines human flourishing and social well-being by harming the family, social networks, and social citizenship. Additionally, it prevents capable men and women from utilizing their creative capacities in the marketplace. This creates vast issues involving relations with family while incarcerated and reintegration into society after release. On the economic side, draconian cash bail systems undermine justice through basing someone's ability to attain pre-trial release upon their wealth, not their actual threat to society.
“Completing a postsecondary degree or credential while incarcerated can have a major impact on a person’s trajectory post-release. Research has already shown those who participate in postsecondary programs have a lower rate of recidivism. Other studies have found that correctional education improved the chances of finding employment by 13%.“
Forbes
November 8, 2019
Read More“In a fierce dissent, Justice Neil Gorsuch slammed the Supreme Court for letting Congress ‘endow the nation’s chief prosecutor with the power to write his own criminal code governing the lives of a half-million citizens.’ Enforcing the separation of powers, he wrote, is ‘about safeguarding a structure designed to protect their liberties, minority rights, fair notice, and the rule of law’.”
Forbes
June 21, 2019
Read More“Ending the ban on Pell grants for prisoners thereby making higher education more accessible for inmates is the right thing to do. And it’s the smart thing to do. Here’s the evidence, much of it contained in a recent report by the Vera Institute, generally regarded as one of the most comprehensive studies available on the topic.“
Forbes
April 15, 2019
Read More"Helping people who are incarcerated build their skills through education or training is therefore a worthwhile goal and one that enjoys significant support. According to a recent study, 70% of incarcerated people reported wanting to enroll in some academic program while incarcerated."
Forbes
August 23, 2018
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