Through targeted, evidence-based parole initiatives, more nonviolent, low-risk offenders can be released with proper supervision, thereby ensuring public safety while freeing up existing space behind bars for the most dangerous criminals.
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