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We continue to examine the criminal justice system this week through the lens of sentence reform. Currently, Communities Not Cages seeks to right the wrongs of the lingering effects of the War on Drugs and crack down on crime in the late 80's and through the 90's by offering incarcerated people a chance at restoration and freedom. The Marvin Mayfield Act, The Earned Time Act and the Second Look Act removes the incentive for judges to hand down lengthy sentences, creates opportunity to have a resentencing hearing while facing endless time in prison and reward rehabilitation and personal growth for those thrown into the system.

This week on The Public Good, we are joined by Thomas Gant, Felicia Cruz and Lamar Scott of Communities Not Cages as they advocate for these three integral bills to change the lives of hundreds of incarcerated people across New York State.