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Marc Levin, V.P. of Criminal Justice Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Right on Crime, highlights why conservative principles align with pretrial justice reform and provide tips on how best to convey the need for pretrial justice reform to policymakers, particularly those who are right-of-center. Discussion includes the legal and constitutional framework for pretrial justice, including the brief that TPPF/Right on Crime filed in support of the plaintiffs in the ongoing bail litigation in Harris County, Texas. The webinar also highlights the negative consequences of high rates of pretrial incarceration and policy approaches for ensuring public safety while avoiding wealth-based detention. Finally, the webinar provided tips for communicating regarding this topic with policymakers, especially those who are conservative.
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