Tag: crime and justice institute
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PERSPECTIVE: The pendulum has swung too far
There is middle ground between mercy and justice. That is what Colorado’s leaders should search for in its criminal justice system. For more than a decade, Colorado has devoted extraordinary energy to reshaping its criminal justice system trying to meet this balance. Reformers, in good faith, have pushed to reduce incarceration, expand alternatives to…
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GUEST OPINION: Colorado should stop the release of dangerous criminals
Bob Gardner Recent reports of the release of potentially dangerous criminal defendants found mentally incompetent to stand trial have ignited public outcry for legislative action and even a special session to protect the public. Public concern is justified, but citizens should make no mistake as they call for action. This is not a case of…