Justice Reinvestment in Ohio: Reducing Recidivism Through Treatment
Policy Framework
Justice Reinvestment in Ohio: Reducing Recidivism Through Treatment
This policy framework outlines recommendations developed as a part of a Justice Reinvestment effort in Ohio in 2017–2018 in collaboration with Ohio's Justice Reinvestment (JRI 2.0) Committee. The recommendations were moved to the legislature to consider in the 2019 session. The aim of these policies was to improve access to effective behavioral health supports and services for people in the criminal justice system; reduce crime; and adopt more cost-effective sentencing, corrections, and supervision policies.
Project Credits
Writing: Patrick Armstrong, Jessica Gonzales-Bricker, Carl Reynolds, CSG Justice Center
Research: Jessica Gonzales-Bricker, CSG Justice Center
Advising: Elizabeth Lyon, Marshall Clement, CSG Justice Center
Editing: Leslie Griffin, Emily Morgan, CSG Justice Center
Public Affairs: Brenna Callahan, CSG Justice Center
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