Criminal
May 18, 2016
Working to reintegrate former prisoners
The Obama administration has released several policy changes recently that could aid persons returning to communities after a period of incarceration. By Monique L. Dixon
Earlier this month, President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 58 inmates, granting clemency to a total of 306 persons - 111 of whom were serving life sentences. Having recently met with several individuals whose sentences had been reduced for non-violent drug offenses, I understood the profound human impact of this action. They shared personal stories of how judges were required to impose excessive mandatory minimum sent...
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