Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

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Four Steps for Getting Republicans on Board With Criminal Justice Reform

“Many conservatives agree with progressives on important policies despite philosophical differences. Since the 2000s, red states such as Texas have begun to reduce incarceration, enhance in-prison rehabilitation programs, expand aid to former prisoners re-entering society, and even close prisons. The First Step Act—which received 87 votes in the GOP-controlled Senate—should provide Republican governors and state legislators with political cover to build on past success.“

Slate

March 1, 2019