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Criminal Justice
Smart on crime — evidence-based policing, alternatives for nonviolent offenses, reentry programs
Why we hold this
Smart on crime, not just tough or soft. Invest in evidence-based policing and community safety. Reserve prison for violent offenders while expanding alternatives for nonviolent offenses. Fund reentry programs that actually reduce recidivism. Reform qualified immunity while supporting good policing.
Key Policy Points
- 1Evidence-based policing strategies that reduce crime and build community trust
- 2Diversion programs for nonviolent drug offenses with mandatory treatment options
- 3Invest in reentry programs — housing, employment, and mental health — that cut recidivism
- 4Reform qualified immunity while maintaining reasonable protections for officers
- 5Data-driven sentencing reform to reduce incarceration without compromising public safety