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Budget Issues in Florida Causing Shifts in Criminal Justice

By Steve Hall

"Crist, others support inmate rehab programs in tight budget," is the title of a report in today's St. Petersburg Times written by John Frank.Gov. Charlie Crist, once known for his support of prison chain gangs, is embracing an inmate rehabilitation effort often seen as "soft on crime."The new mind-set, also welcomed by top Republican lawmakers, is not a change of heart from the lock-'em-up policies that dominated the past decade. Rather, it indicates how Florida's dire budget situation is making officials rethink the link between crime and punishment.The shift is notable, given that Republicans are leading the discussion during an election year."I think that justice calls for many facets," Crist said Friday...continue to full post

Full post as published by StandDown Texas Project on February 15, 2010 (boomark / email).