The First Step Act (U.S. Criminal Justice Reform): Attempts To Make The U.S. Correctional System Safer For Both Prison Guards And Inmates Alike. Prison Guards Must Engage In Conflict De-Escalation Programs To Maintain The Overall Safety & Security Of All Parties Involved.
On Dec. !7th., 2018, U.S. Senate representatives passed; The First Step Act, which will commence the implementation of amendments to tough on crime legislations.
Most main stream media will tell you these amendments resulted from bipartisan support -- What actually happened is Republican heads in the White House has been pushing for Criminal Justice Reform, but Democrats kept dragging their feet stalling; for fear it will be viewed as President Trump's accomplishments. Hence, crediting this President with the ability to fulfil his promise to Blacks in America! Actually it took mass prison unrest and uprising to force Criminal Justice Reform in the U.S. Lives must be in the balance & still Democrats refuse to look after the interest of everyday Americans. Similar, problem with receiving government and other funding to manage boarder security and finish the U.S. -- Mexico boarder wall; too legally manage illegal migration.
The First Step Act, will make amendments to allow federal guards to weaponize in case of emergency; For example, a riot situation (completely new); and reduce mandatory minimums to include:
-- Drugs offenders, Not including mass drug production & drug trafficking
-- Drugs offenders, Not including mass drug production & drug trafficking
-- Leniency towards Non-Violent offenders, low level crime where No weapons are involved
-- Compassion for terminally ill inmates who are no longer a threat to society
-- A credit system for keeping the peace, maintaining good behaviour, engage in vocational
training to assist with early release and community rehabilitation, to prevent recidivism when
released
Violent offenders and sexual related offenses are Not covered under these amendments!
For what seems like an eternity, minor drug violations in the U.S., resulted in federal incarceration (> 2 years) affecting predominantly; Blacks and Latino-Americans. The First Step Act, will keep minor/small scale drug offenders out of federal penitentiary. Decision will be on a case by case basis to allow judges more discretionary privileges. This does not mean no sentencing, just that time served could be less than 2 years &/rehabilitation (during time served/in the community).
This is only a first step, but nevertheless a phenomenal reprieve for inmates who are now scheduled for release based on time served and good behavior. A much appreciated gift during the holiday season, nice to be home for Christmas; certainly..
The Free Encyclopedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIRST_STEP_Act
Criminal Justice Reform:
National Conference On State Legislatures for Criminal Justice Reform:
http://www.ncsl.org/research/civil-and-criminal-justice/federal-criminal-justice-reform-in-2018.aspx
More on The First Step Act:
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