Come Quote by Ketanji Brown Jackson
“My attempts to communicate directly with defendants is about public safety, because most of the people who are incarcerated via the federal system... will come out, will be a part of our communities again.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Criminal Justice Reform, United States Court of Appeals, 2022
Communicating directly with incarcerated individuals serves public safety because they will rejoin society, and dialogue can aid rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.
In simple terms: Talking to prisoners helps keep communities safe.
Key Takeaway
Engage with inmates to support reintegration.
Themes
justice
public safety
rehabilitation
communication
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
policy
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prison education programs
- community reentry planning
- victim‑offender mediation
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
law
criminal justice
rehabilitation theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the justice system balance safety with rehabilitative dialogue?
- What policies support effective inmate communication?
A Different Perspective
Direct communication may be limited by security concerns and resource constraints.
