"Prop. 36 undermines the core principles of restorative justice. It perpetuates a system that focuses solely on punishment rather than rehabilitation and healing for both victims and offenders," Spruell said.
"I believe in a justice system that does more than punish - it should heal entire communities. Accountability must be paired with restoration and support," she continued.
"We know the solutions that keep our people safe. Prop. 36 will not do that. Having recovery centers like this is what's going to help our people," Kelly said. "These are the folks who know what it means to overcome, but they also know what it means to keep us safe."
"We have issues in our community that require a different response. You cannot use a screwdriver when you need a hammer," Hollins said. "So while we have a bunch of hammers driving around our communities, there are some screws that need to be put in place."
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