Tempted to push for tough-on-crime policies? You need to meet these 3 people.

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% :Tanner returned to the community where he helps mentor young people and works to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the local community.
53% : Luckily, criminal justice reforms undertaken at the federal, state and local levels have shined a light on incarcerated individuals who dedicated their time to rehabilitating themselves and others.
49% :Law enforcement should work to engage First Step Act beneficiaries and others reentering society to curb violence, while policymakers should commit to reform efforts so we can identify the next Johnson, Charles or Tanner to help uplift their neighborhoods.
41% : President Donald Trump announces a surge of federal law enforcement into communities "plagued by violent crime."
40% : Such a policy relies on ambassadors who can bridge the gap between law enforcement and vulnerable community members.
37% : Rather than engage in a nuanced discussion about how to solve the problems of 2022, tough-on-crime proponents are all too eager to scapegoat criminal justice reform, even in the face of compelling evidence that shows that beneficiaries of the First Step Act and other reforms have lower crime and recidivism rates than their peers.
35% : Fines and fees: Criminal justice funding too often comes from those harmedTime for change: Federal ban on marijuana use causes more harm than good

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