Questions for Cathy – Next steps for Corrections

What are the next steps you see for corrections in America?

How to stop the growing numbers of those incarcerated without the chance of release. We have almost 3 million in prisons and jails and we live in “the land of the free?”  We cannot afford to keep this up. We need to repair communities – especially health care and education opportunities and build less jails and prisons. I propose that prison officials work with communities and victims to assist in re-entry efforts.  I’m proud of the efforts being made by my superiors in Louisiana on re-entry. We are heading in the right direction!  Of course we should know this business as we lock up more people per capita than any other state!!