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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.” quote by Hillary Clinton
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“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.”

Hillary Clinton

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.

Key Takeaway

Support policies that divert offenders from prison.

Themes

justice reform criminal law social policy

Mood

concerned determined

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community outreach
  • legislative drafting

Key Concepts

mandatory minimums diversion programs rehabilitation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can communities fund effective diversion programs?
  • What alternatives best reduce recidivism?
A Different Perspective

Reform faces political resistance and funding challenges.

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