Effective Solutions for the Texas Criminal Justice System

Baptist General Convention of Texas, Christian Life Commission

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Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission
2005 Legislative Priorities
 
Excerpts from Criminal Justice section:

All people have the right to be recognized under the law with justice.  The CLC supports reforms in corrections, sentencing, and equitable representation under the law.  Legislative priorities: . . . .
 
  • Strengthen the appropriate role of religion and the place of chaplains in all levels of the prison system. . . .

 

  • Strengthen the re-entry process for ex-offenders with work-ready ID and access to employment

 

  • Support greater efficiency in the probation system in Texas.  Currently, approximately one-third of the state probationers come by way of probation.

 

  • Create options that will keep people with mental illness who commit minor crimes from being charged with a crime and entering the criminal justice system.

 

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