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Criminal Justice Reform
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Criminal Justice Reform often includes a focus on sentence reform, police practices and accountability, bail and pre-trial detention, juvenile justice, racial disparities, reentry, and rehabilitation programs. The goals of reform include creating a more fair and effective criminal justice system focusing on rehabilitation, public safety, reducing crime, and the well-being of individuals and communities.
Reentry and Rehabiliation
The successful reintegration of individuals into society after incarceration is a crucial aspect of criminal justice reform. Advocates emphasize the importance of providing support services, education, job training, and access to mental health and substance abuse treatment to reduce recidivism rates and promote successful reentry.
Juvenile Justice
There is a growing recognition that the traditional punitive approach to juvenile justice may not be the most effective or appropriate. Reform efforts aim to prioritize rehabilitation, diversion programs, and community-based alternatives to incarceration for justice-impacted youth. Additionally, there is a focus on reducing the transfer of juveniles to the adult criminal justice system and improving conditions within juvenile detention facilities.