Putting
People
In Cages
People
In Cages
AND CALLING IT SAFETY
Almost 30 Years Ago…
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, also known as the ’94 Crime Bill, was spearheaded and signed into law by then senator Joe Biden.
The problems with this bill fall into 2 categories:
How It
Was Written
Was Written
Legislators working with police union leadership
Doing business as usual instead of engaging meaningful input and participation from the people who would be directly impacted
What
Was Written
Was Written
Mandatory minimum sentencing
Billions of dollars to expand policing
It's time for a new vision of safety and policymaking.
Those most impacted by the criminal legal system are dreaming bigger and fighting for something better.
The People’s Coalition for Safety and Freedom is partnering with organizations across the nation to democratize the legislation writing process.
