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Why Do We Tolerate a Massive Prison System That Produces 70% Recidivism Rates?
Wednesday, 3 Jun, 2009 – 11:26 | 11 Comments
Why Do We Tolerate a Massive Prison System That Produces 70% Recidivism Rates?

In Part 1 of this two-part Q&A, UC Berkeley Law Professor Jonathan Simon talked about criminal sentencing and parole as practiced today in California. He concludes here by discussing the social and fiscal impacts of …

Why Parole Does Not Work in California
Tuesday, 2 Jun, 2009 – 8:51 | No Comment
Why Parole Does Not Work in California

California’s criminal justice system was thrust into the national spotlight recently after the shooting deaths of four Oakland police officers by a recently released state prisoner. In this two-part Q&A, the NewsCenter speaks with UC …

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