Being jailed is often fatal to already fragile family systems |
Let's Promote Alternatives to Incarceration
We need to implement the many alternatives to incarceration that are included in the Moseley Architects “Community-Based Corrections Plan” recently approved by our Community Criminal Justice Board, the Harrisonburg City Council and the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors, such as the following:
• Day Reporting Program
• A Drug Court with alternative sentencing and treatment authority
• Home Detention Options, with or without the use of ankle bracelet technology
• Having more pretrial cases released on bond while awaiting hearings
Let's Implement More Family-Friendly Jail Policies
• Non-violent offenders not having to come to the visitation booth in handcuffs and prison garb
• Relieve families of the burden of having to pay $1 per day in "rent" for their family member before he or she can purchase things at the commissary
• Have commissary items priced more affordably
• Have inmates able to continue their meds without interruption while in jail
• Have more affordable phone services for regular family contacts
• Add a parenting and family relationship class in the jail
Let's Provide More Post Release Family Services
• Have local individuals or congregations offer mentoring for families of ex-offenders
• Offer vouchers for pro bono relationship counseling provided by interested local professionals
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