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When will state officials start talking about prevention for non-violent crimes?  It seems that we are talking only about effects and need to focus more attension and dollars on cause. 

When you encarcerate someone for a non-violent crime, with violent offenders, you are asking for them to come out with more problems.

When can we start using these funds for programs that are proven to work and do more for our society in the long run.

Why are our state officals not talking about this?  We talk about it on the local level, but there doesn't seem to be the state level conversation.

posted 4 years ago
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