Give Arizona prisoners 65% of there time
Give Arizona prisoners 65% of there time
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Rosemary Crabtree and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
- Arizona prisoners are currently serving an average of 85% of their sentences, which is significantly higher than the national average. This means that individuals who have already been punished for their crimes are being subjected to additional and unnecessary time behind bars.
Research has shown that longer prison sentences do not necessarily lead to lower crime rates or increased public safety. In fact, studies have found that shorter sentences combined with effective rehabilitation programs can be more effective in reducing recidivism and promoting successful reentry into society.
By giving Arizona prisoners 65% of their time, we can reduce the burden on our state's correctional system while also promoting fairness and justice for those who have been incarcerated. This change would allow individuals to return to their families and communities sooner, reducing the negative impact of incarceration on families and society as a whole.
Furthermore, shorter sentences would save taxpayers money by reducing the cost of housing inmates in state prisons. According to a report by The Pew Charitable Trusts, Arizona could save over $130 million annually by implementing evidence-based policies aimed at reducing recidivism rates.
It is time for Arizona to join other states in adopting more sensible sentencing policies that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment. By signing this petition, you are calling on state lawmakers to give Arizona prisoners 65% of their time served so they can return home sooner and begin rebuilding their lives.
Sources:
- "Time Served: The High Cost, Low Return of Longer Prison Terms" (The Pew Charitable Trusts)
- "The Pros and Cons of Shorter Prison Sentences" (Prison Fellowship)
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Recent signers:
Rosemary Crabtree and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
- Arizona prisoners are currently serving an average of 85% of their sentences, which is significantly higher than the national average. This means that individuals who have already been punished for their crimes are being subjected to additional and unnecessary time behind bars.
Research has shown that longer prison sentences do not necessarily lead to lower crime rates or increased public safety. In fact, studies have found that shorter sentences combined with effective rehabilitation programs can be more effective in reducing recidivism and promoting successful reentry into society.
By giving Arizona prisoners 65% of their time, we can reduce the burden on our state's correctional system while also promoting fairness and justice for those who have been incarcerated. This change would allow individuals to return to their families and communities sooner, reducing the negative impact of incarceration on families and society as a whole.
Furthermore, shorter sentences would save taxpayers money by reducing the cost of housing inmates in state prisons. According to a report by The Pew Charitable Trusts, Arizona could save over $130 million annually by implementing evidence-based policies aimed at reducing recidivism rates.
It is time for Arizona to join other states in adopting more sensible sentencing policies that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment. By signing this petition, you are calling on state lawmakers to give Arizona prisoners 65% of their time served so they can return home sooner and begin rebuilding their lives.
Sources:
- "Time Served: The High Cost, Low Return of Longer Prison Terms" (The Pew Charitable Trusts)
- "The Pros and Cons of Shorter Prison Sentences" (Prison Fellowship)
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Petition created on May 30, 2023