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Video: Smart Justice News Conference
By admin | On February 19, 2013 In Smart Justice in FloridaVideo highlights of the February 19, 2013, news conference held by the Florida Smart Justice Alliance. (1:28) Video: Silver Digital Media Full-length video of the February 19, 2013, news conference held by the Florida Smart Justice Alliance. Video courtesy of News Service of Florida
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Press Release: Smart Justice Alliance, Key Lawmakers Unveil Legislation to Break Cycle of Recidivism
By admin | On February 19, 2013 In Smart Justice in FloridaFebruary 19, 2013 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Smart Justice Alliance and two key legislators today unveiled common-sense, cost-effective legislation designed to introduce groundbreaking reforms to Florida’s correctional system. The measure will reduce the cost of operating the prison system while enhancing public safety, by reducing the rate of offenders cycling in and out of […]
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Op-Ed: Smart Justice Legislation: A Better Approach for Florida’s Citizens, Taxpayers
By admin | On February 7, 2013 In Smart Justice in FloridaSmart Justice Alliance President & CEO Barney Bishop III authored a guest commentary piece for Florida newspapers. Here is a more detailed version of the op-ed piece submitted to newspapers: Smart Justice Legislation: A Better Approach for Florida’s Citizens, Taxpayers By Barney Bishop III President & CEO, Florida Smart Justice Alliance Every year, Florida taxpayers […]
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News: Front & Center: Getting Florida smart on justice
By admin | On February 7, 2013 In Smart Justice in FloridaOrlando Sentinel – February 7, 2013 Bloated corrections budgets have prompted many states to seek alternatives to incarceration. Enter “smart justice.” These corrections reforms favor treatment to reduce recidivism, shortened sentences for nonviolent minor drug offenses, and wider use of electronic monitoring in felons’ communities — all without compromising public safety. Orlando […]
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Smart Justice for a Safer Florida