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Prisons, Restorative Justice and Drug Courts

October 22, 2018 by Marc Wennberg Leave a Comment

Let’s start by being honest. We treat addictions by sending people to prison, particularly if they are poor or a racial minority. That fact is inarguable.

Consider the data. Nearly 80% of people charged with a crime are abusing drugs or alcohol at the time of the offense. Nearly 65% of people in prison have a major substance abuse disorder. Substance use dramatically increases the likelihood of recidivism…

Prisons are our default response to addictions. [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Restorative Justice Tagged With: drug courts, prison reform, restorative justice

Reintegration Testimonial

October 8, 2018 by Marc Wennberg Leave a Comment

Take five minutes to read this testimonial from a former prisoner. Just do it. You will be wiser if you … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Prison Reform, Stories and Testimonies

Good Research News of the Day

September 27, 2018 by Marc Wennberg Leave a Comment

A new research study shows that humane policy and effective practices change recidivism outcomes. More importantly, humane policy and effective practices change lives. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Research

Addiction and Restorative Justice

September 18, 2018 by Marc Wennberg Leave a Comment

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Consider this post as a confession of sorts. Throughout my life, I have witnessed the devastating impacts of addiction. I have seen this both personally, watching friends slip from view; and professionally, with children no more than 10 years old, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Restorative Justice

In Defense of ‘Doing With’…

July 5, 2018 by Marc Wennberg Leave a Comment

I’ve been engaged in a running reflection on that sweet spot of the restorative justice approach: ‘doing with.’   … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Restorative Justice, Uncategorized

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About Community Reentry

Each day, all across the United States, people return home from prison (nearly 600,000/year). Their reentry, whether successful or unsuccessful.... [read more]

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I am a consultant and non-profit professional with more than 20 years of experience.... [read more]

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