CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
Studies show that mandatory sentencing undermines judge discretion and does nothing to reduce crime rates. We also know that non-violent offenders do not threaten public safety and are more likely to re-offend and escalate to violence after incarceration.
The War on Drugs has been a war on families and prevented drug abusers from receiving effective treatment and breaking the cycle of abuse. The current opioid epidemic hits rural Indiana counties hardest. We must use our resources to address causes and treatment instead of funding incarceration for non-violent drug offenses.
The War on Drugs has been a war on families and prevented drug abusers from receiving effective treatment and breaking the cycle of abuse. The current opioid epidemic hits rural Indiana counties hardest. We must use our resources to address causes and treatment instead of funding incarceration for non-violent drug offenses.
