New group pushing Fla. criminal justice overhaul
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A diverse group of organizations is pushing for changes in Florida’s criminal justice system.
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They announced the formation of the Florida Smart Justice Alliance on Tuesday.
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It’s dedicated to developing consensus on strategies for enhancing public safety, reducing costs and preventing low-level offenders from returning to crime.
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Members range from business organizations such as the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Florida to prisoner re-entry providers such as Bridges of America.
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The alliance is part of a growing national movement questioning harsh laws passed to get tough on crime. They’ve put more people, largely low-level offenders, in prison at a high cost to taxpayers without necessarily improving public safety.
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Floridians are paying $2.1 billion annually on almost 100,000 inmates – more than twice as many as in 1990.
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October 3, 2012
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