Before the Cell Door Shuts: Justice Reform Efforts Should Focus on Steps besides Sentencing

Authors

Barbara L. McQuade, University of Michigan Law SchoolFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

Mark Osler writes that criminal justice reform efforts have been hampered by what he calls “the slows.” He explains that despite bipartisan support, which resulted in the First Step Act of 2018,2 criminal justice reform remains elusive. He then offers some insightful suggestions for how to increase the pace.

Recommended Citation

McQuade, Barbara. "Before the Cell Door Shuts: Justice Reform Efforts Should Focus on Steps besides Sentencing." New England Law Review 54, no. 2 (2020): 211-218.