Issue Position: Criminal Justice Reform

Issue Position

About criminal justice reform

At our core, so many of us all want the same thing--a safe and healthy community in which to live and enjoy life. However, for far too many, the lack of justice in the criminal justice system prevents that. We need to rethink how we're keeping our communities safe, who we're incarcerating, and what that period of incarceration looks like.
In Congress, I'll be proud to:
1
Support and promote the hardworking public safety officers in West Michigan who are committed to building strong community relationships that enhance public trust.
2
End the incarceration of more nonviolent drug offenders to keep more families together and keep our community intact by promoting efforts geared towards crime prevention, instead of detention.
3
Retroactively address injustices created by those still incarcerated for marijuana convictions.
4
Work for positive bail reform so that financially vulnerable people aren't unfairly criminalized at higher rates.
5
End the school to prison pipeline.
6
Create thriving communities where individuals can successfully re-enter public life after a period of incarceration.

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