Justice Reinvestment in Pennsylvania: Reducing Recidivism and Averting Costs by Strengthening Probation and Sentencing Practices
Justice Reinvestment in Pennsylvania: Reducing Recidivism and Averting Costs by Strengthening Probation and Sentencing Practices
After using a Justice Reinvestment approach, Pennsylvania passed legislation that will ensure that short sentences to prison are handled more efficiently and more people will receive substance use disorder treatment in lieu of incarceration, among other measures. This publication presents a summary of the Justice Reinvestment process and legislation.
Project Credits
Writing: Carl Reynolds, 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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