Local 685 Executive Board
Crime Victims Sound Off On "Reform"
As Crime Spikes Across America…
Crime Victims Panel Discussion Regarding
Pending Justice Reforms
(Los Angeles, CA) As crime spikes across California, state and local lawmakers are collaborating with ex-offender advocacy groups to examine “alternatives to incarceration” for youth and adults, considering far-reaching changes such as the permanent elimination of juvenile probation camps, releasing criminals into neighborhoods for supervision by community-based organizations. Lost in this rush to “reform” are the voices of crime victims and survivors. Through this panel discussion, these critical voices have been brought to light.