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Ep. 23: Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Crimes
Ep. 23: Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Crimes
Ep. 23: Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Crimes
Monday 28th July 2014
Explore the impact of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes with Barbara Dougan from FAMM on Right Turn Radio Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!The Hidden Costs of Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Crimes
We should not have laws that ruin the lives of young men and women who have committed no violence.
Ever wondered why the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world? This episode of the Right Turn Radio Podcast takes a hard look at mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes. Hosts Jon Cohan, Abby Dean, and Woody Giessmann are joined by Barbara Dougan, Project Director of Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), to unpack the complexities and controversies of this legal practice.
They discuss how nearly half of all federal prisoners are behind bars for drug offenses, and what that means for individuals, families, and communities. The conversation dives into the stark inequalities these laws create and their profound human costs. Barbara sheds light on the reforms happening in Massachusetts and explains how FAMM is fighting for fairer sentencing laws. From the power of prosecutors to the ripple effects on families, this episode covers it all.
Tune in to understand the full impact of mandatory minimums and why reform is crucial.