READ the Collins Center "Smart Justice" Report - February 2010
The 2009 Justice Summit was held in Tampa, FL on 16 November 2009
For the first time in its history,Florida now incarcerates more than 100,000 people in its state prisons. Each new prison costs approximately $100 million to build and almost $25 million to operate annually.
Within three years of release, about one-third of inmates are back in custody. Our system is too costly and our recidivism rates are too high.
The 2009 Justice Summit brought together a diverse group of Florida's leaders to discuss justice reform.
Joining the many state officials to discuss this challenge were national experts to share their experiences and ideas.
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"The moral arc of
the universe bends at
the elbow of justice."
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
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How to Get Involved
Contribute your thoughts, ideas and comments by joining he Smart Justice Coalition social network group. You must be a member of the Collins Center Community, first: it's easy and only take a few minutes and minimal information about yourself.
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Share your thoughts, ideas and opinions on key issues for justice reform that were presented at the summit.
Model Legislation
What legislation, either proposed or utilized in other
states, will help promote smart justice reform in
Florida?
Sentencing
What proposed changes do you recommend to
Florida's sentencing laws?
Pre-Entry/Diversion
Please identify diversion options & strategies
that offer alternatives for non-violent offenders
Re-Entry
Please identify strategies & programs that facilitate
the effective re-entry of inmates as they transition
back into society.
Services
Comment about the need for or effectiveness of
drug treatment, character & faith based initiatives,
education, & job placement services
Your Ideas
Do you have any other suggestions on how to
promote smart justice reform?
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Want to join the debate?
2009 Justice Summit attendees share their ideas on these six "whiteboard discussions" to improve Florida's justice system. Please add your comments.
Note: To comment you must first be a member of the Collins Center Community and the Coalition for Smart Justice Group. Please click here to register. |
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"The state's criminal-justice policy has become too costly,
in ruined lives and strained budgets alike. Reform should
focus attention on incarcerating truly dangerous criminals,
providing meaningful rehabilitation for the 90 percent of
inmates who will eventually be released and diverting people
who don't belong in prison."
— The Daytona beach News-Journal, June 28, 2009
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