You Have Been Named to a Blue-Ribbon Criminal Justice Commission

question 15

Essay

You have been named to a blue-ribbon criminal justice commission impanelled by the governor. The commission is to advise the governor regarding the advisability of lengthening the terms of incarceration associated with drug use/possession in an effort to deter people from using drugs. What sort of advice would you give? What evidence would you draw upon to support your position?

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