Description There is widespread evidence that mandatory minimum sentences produce substantial harm with no overall benefit to crime control, according to a recent report by The Sentencing Project (TSP). Mandatory minimums are legal provisions in each state and the federal government that require a specific minimum prison term for certain crimes, regardless of individual circumstances. Determined by lawmakers rather than judges, these sentences represent a uniquely American approach to sentencing that has accelerated prison growth. Our guest – Dr. Ashley Nellis, co-director of research at TSP – maintains that, despite the temptation to stiffen penalties to address crime, lawmakers can turn instead to effective approaches to protect public safety that include prevention and early interventions.

Event Date 5/1/2024

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