Support the establishment of sentencing alternatives for primary caretakers of dependent children who have been convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Why is this important?
If this bill is enacted, it will alleviate the harm done to the children of incarcerated parents caused by separation due to said incarceration, while reducing recidivism, and strengthening family unity and community. This bill provides a lower-cost, higher return alternative to unjust sentencing terms for mothers and other primary caretakers.
