Everyone Quote by David Gauke

I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education…

— Anonymous

The benefits of prison education go beyond lowering recidivism rates and increasing post-release employment. It can also rekindle a sense of purpose and confidence.

— Clint Smith

Until we in the community have made up our minds that what we really want is expiation, or removal, or reform, or or the…

— Norbert Wiener

The most direct path to success is a good job, but the road to employment for those with criminal records is often riddled with…

— Bob Casey, Jr

The real repercussions of a permanent criminal record - some lose their jobs, their housing, even their families - can go far beyond the…

— Eric Adams

This backlog affects not just the ability to identify and convict the guilty, but it also affects our ability to identify the innocent.

— Chris Asplen

Punishment can do a lot for criminals, and send a message to the rest of society.

— Bill Bennett

The effect of every sort of New Deal is to increase and prosper the criminal class. It teaches precisely what all professional criminals believe,…

— H. L. Mencken

A change will make amendment for great offences.

— Olajobi Shade

I believe the public therefore expect the justice system to focus on rehabilitation to reduce the risk of subsequent offending - and the likelihood…

— David Gauke

We should be extremely cautious about continuing to increase sentences as a routine response to concerns over crime.

— David Gauke

“Ex-offenders are expected to pay fines and court costs, and submit paperwork to multiple agencies in an effort to win back a right that…

— Michelle Alexander