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On the recordJune 14, 2021
If we 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.
Said by
Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Wilson emphasizes the need for investment in reentry opportunities to reduce incarceration costs.

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