Criminal justice Quote by Hillary Clinton
“We cannot just say law and order. We have to say - we have to come forward with a plan that is going to divert people from the criminal justice system, deal with mandatory minimum sentences, which have put too many people away for too long for doing too little.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, 2015, United States
Advocates for reformative justice that reduces reliance on incarceration and mandatory minimums, emphasizing prevention and alternatives.
In simple terms: Push for alternatives to prison and reform harsh sentencing.
Support policies that divert offenders from prison.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- community outreach
- legislative drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities fund effective diversion programs?
- What alternatives best reduce recidivism?
Reform faces political resistance and funding challenges.