California Criminal Justice Reform (Assignment 8)

In 2014 California voters decided to approve a measure to reduce lower offenses from felonies to misdemeanors. This comes after a long history of criminal justice reform in California that aims to reduce the prison population.

Respond to the questions below after reviewing the video and the ballot measure specifics.

1. How can Prop 47 be helpful or harmful to California residents?
2. How will this ballot measure impact your community or others?
3. What role do you think prisons play in promoting public safety? How does this ballot measure support American values? Explain briefly.
   

Assignment Requirements

• You must write 200 words for each post (due Friday before Midnight), Responses to two other students 50 words each (due Sunday before midnight)
• Students must post during the week this is assigned or it will not be graded.