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On the recordJune 14, 2021
If we want, if we really, really want to break the cycle of costly incarceration we need to reject dehumanizing policies in favor of investing in opportunities for these individuals to succeed.
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Emmett Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Wilson advocates for investing in opportunities to reduce incarceration rates.

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