We support the probation concepts in HB 2193, particularly progressive sanctions, more intensive supervision, and the expansion of drug courts. We are hopeful that some of the money saved on incarceration costs can be redirected to residential restitution centers and mental illness and drug treatment programs.
Criminal Justice
Prosecute Traffickers, Not Victims
The central paradox of human trafficking is that victims, not traffickers, are most likely to face criminal charges. In fact, an individual is more likely to be struck by lightning than prosecuted for trafficking. Which begs the question, why? How Traffickers Turn Victims into Defendants To start, prosecutors and law enforcement act on the best available information...
September 1, 2026