PDF Joint Statement From Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Leaders on Sentencing Second Chances And Addressing Past Extreme Sentences
64 elected prosecutors and law enforcement leaders joined together in this statement urging elected prosecutors and policy makers to embrace mechanisms that can provide second chances for the many people in our nation serving decades-long sentences who pose little or no risk to public safety. The statement notes that in order to end mass incarceration, justice system leaders must address the high number of individuals serving extreme sentences and cites well-established research showing that these lengthy prison terms have not deterred crime or promoted public safety.