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Tough-on-crime approaches have been proven, time and again, to only exacerbate mass incarceration. To advance racial and social justice, and bolster public safety, New Jersey must prioritize humanity over punishment.
We see the pain and despair felt in this moment – the ACLU-NJ and our partners are ready to do all we can to ensure communities thrive and democracy prevails.
The following statement can be attributed to ACLU-NJ Policy Director Sarah Fajardo:
Joe Krakora and Amol Sinha join the School’s SPIA in N.J. Initiative to Devise Informed Research and Policy
It’s past time for the Legislature to adopt data-driven solutions that prioritize humanity over punishment
The report, “Isolated Voices: The State of Solitary in NJ,” is the result of a two-year data collection effort by advocates to assess the success of ICRA implementation.