Wanex 5-2
The Correct Punishment for Drug-Related Crimes
Jim Parsons and Scarlet Neath’s article published in The Hill, “Drug War Part 2: When the Sequel is as Bad as the Original,” is a significant piece focused on the application of treatment-based approaches in contrast to mass incarceration of those who have committed drug-related offenses. More specifically, Parsons and Neath elaborate upon the usage of mandatory minimums in terms of sentencing for these crimes and its failures in limiting the drug issue that spreads across the nation. Although Parsons and Neath believe that a tough-on-crime approach utilizing incarceration would be detrimental to society and a treatment-based approach would be more effective, this is not quite the case; instead, a combination of these two solutions would obtain …show more content…
Parsons and Neath adamantly emphasize the positive aspects of the banning of mandatory minimums and the importance of focusing on treatment-based approaches. As stated, “Our study analyzing the impact of this reform showed that those who were diverted to treatment had lower levels of recidivism. It also reduced racial disparities...” (3). Although this may seem very promising for the resolution of this issue in the future, it is actually much more likely be successful in the short-term. It is certainly important that anybody who has committed a felony, especially surrounding the aspect of drugs, seek help and direction in order to get their lives and priorities back on track. If desired, working with licensed professionals on such troubling matters will allow for them to obtain guidance
The Correct Punishment for Drug-Related Crimes
Jim Parsons and Scarlet Neath’s article published in The Hill, “Drug War Part 2: When the Sequel is as Bad as the Original,” is a significant piece focused on the application of treatment-based approaches in contrast to mass incarceration of those who have committed drug-related offenses. More specifically, Parsons and Neath elaborate upon the usage of mandatory minimums in terms of sentencing for these crimes and its failures in limiting the drug issue that spreads across the nation. Although Parsons and Neath believe that a tough-on-crime approach utilizing incarceration would be detrimental to society and a treatment-based approach would be more effective, this is not quite the case; instead, a combination of these two solutions would obtain …show more content…
Parsons and Neath adamantly emphasize the positive aspects of the banning of mandatory minimums and the importance of focusing on treatment-based approaches. As stated, “Our study analyzing the impact of this reform showed that those who were diverted to treatment had lower levels of recidivism. It also reduced racial disparities...” (3). Although this may seem very promising for the resolution of this issue in the future, it is actually much more likely be successful in the short-term. It is certainly important that anybody who has committed a felony, especially surrounding the aspect of drugs, seek help and direction in order to get their lives and priorities back on track. If desired, working with licensed professionals on such troubling matters will allow for them to obtain guidance