Tim Scott: “Mr. Chairman, our goal is to reduce crime. Studies show the effective way to do this is through crime prevention…”

“Mr. Chairman, our goal is to reduce crime. Studies show the effective way to do this is through crime prevention programs, education, recreation, job training programs, all of which have been studied, have been shown to reduce crime 10, 20, as much as 80 percent. Not only have fewer victims, but you also save money. We have heard of the drug courts, one-twentieth of the cost, 80 percent reduction in crime. If your goal is to reduce crime, Mr. Chairman, properly designed prevention programs work. Without the Conyers amendment, it is going to be business-as-usual; no prevention, wait for the crimes to occur, and then deal with the consequences. It is simply a matter of pay now or pay a lot more later. Prevent crime. It works. Support the Conyers amendment.”