Locking people up is the most expensive and least effective way to confront crime.

Yes, sometimes incarceration is necessary. But it is only one tool in our toolbox, and it is rarely the best tool at our disposal.

A one-size-fits-all approach to prosecution is politics, not justice. And it doesn't make anyone safer.

The pursuit of justice demands a full consideration of the individual circumstances of each case and a full exploration of the most effective potential responses.