Explore a viable and scalable alternative solution to arresting people struggling with drug addiction.
Through the narration of renown physician and addiction specialist Dr. Gabor Maté, we take a look at the Post-Prison Education Program (PPEP), a successful treatment model based in Seattle that breaks the intergenerational cycle of addiction and crime through education and intensive post-release support.
Addiction is a public health issue. We need evidence-based policies that focus on saving lives, not locking people up. The Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (S.1917) is a bipartisan bill that would reduce certain mandatory minimum sentencing rules and expand prison education, workforce training and drug treatment programs.
Tell Congress to pass the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2017 now! Contact your Member of Congress at: (202) 224-3121
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