While activists pushing criminal justice reform insist policing and prosecutorial changes must be made to end policies that are purportedly overly punitive and racist, experts say there is a big disconnect between these narratives and reality.
During a recent crime and justice event hosted by The Heritage Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based conservative think tank, two criminal justice experts refuted what they termed as "myths" about mass incarceration and over-policing.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.