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And what did you do?
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and what did you do?
Well, first of all, I brought everyone together, the chief of police and the school superintendent. I showed them the statistics. I showed them the research that the more you arrest, the more you suspend, your dropout rates are going to go up, and that wasn't helping at all because most of these kids were not delinquen...
well first of all i brought everyone together the chief of police and the school superintendent i showed them the statistics i showed them the research that the more you arrest the more you suspend your dropout rates are going to go up and that. wasn't helping at. all because most of these kids; were not delinquent in ...
Well first of all I brought everyone together the chief of police and the school superintendent I showed them the statistics I, showed them the research that the more you arrest the more you, suspend your dropout rates are going to; go up and, that wasn't helping. at, all because most of these kids were not delinquent ...
well, first of all, i brought everyone together, the chief of police and the school superintendent. i showed them the statistics. i showed them the research that the more you arrest, the more you suspend, your dropout rates are going to go up, and that wasn't helping at all because most of these kids were not delinquen...
I mean the fact remains is that just because you commit a delinquent act doesn't make you delinquent. I committed delinquent acts. I didn't find myself in handcuffs.
i mean the fact remains is, that just because you commit a delinquent act doesn't make you delinquent i committed delinquent acts i didn't find myself in
I mean the fact remains is that just because you commit a delinquent act. doesn't make you delinquent I committed delinquent acts I didn't find myself in
i mean the fact remains is that just because you commit a delinquent act doesn't make you delinquent. i committed delinquent acts. i didn't find myself in handcuffs.
I did, too, and neither did I. but in other words, what you were trying to do was interrupt what some have described as the school-to-prison pipeline.
i did too and neither did i. but in, other words what you were trying to. do was interrupt what some have described as the school-to-prison
I did too and neither did I but in other words what you were trying to do was interrupt what some have. described as the school-to-prison
i did, too, and neither did i. but in other words, what you were trying to do was interrupt what some have described as the school-to-prison pipeline.
Absolutely, and so we got together. It took us nine months, and we developed a protocol to find another alternative. And what we did is that we decided not to arrest these kids and focus only on the more serious offenses. And so as a result, we had a dramatic decrease in the referrals to the juvenile court by 72 percen...
absolutely and so we got together it took us nine months and, we developed, a protocol to find another alternative. and what we did is. that we decided not to arrest these kids and focus only on the more serious offenses, and so as a result we had a dramatic, decrease in the referrals to the juvenile court by.
Absolutely and so we got together It took us nine months and, we, developed a protocol to find another alternative And what we did is that we decided not, to arrest these kids and focus only on the more serious offenses And. so as a. result we had a dramatic decrease. in the referrals, to the juvenile. court by
absolutely, and so we got together. it took us nine months, and we developed a protocol to find another alternative. and what we did is that we decided not to arrest these kids and focus only on the more serious offenses. and so as a result, we had a dramatic decrease in the referrals to the juvenile court by 72 percen...
But since then, our graduation rates have gone up 24 percent, and our serious weapon charges have gone down 70 percent.
but since then our. graduation, rates have gone up 24 percent and our serious weapon charges, have gone down
But since then our graduation. rates have gone up 24 percent and our serious weapon charges have gone down
but since then, our graduation rates have gone up 24 percent, and our serious weapon charges have gone down 70 percent.
So it seems to be working.
so it seems to be
So it seems to be
so it seems to be working.
It is working. It's all based on relationships because now the school police are on the campus all the time. The kids don't see them as the bad guys. And so they're building these relationships with the kids, and as a result, they're getting more information, and they're able to stop things from happening before they g...
it is working it's. all based on relationships because now, the school police are on the campus all the time the kids don't see them as the bad, guys and so they're building these relationships with the kids and as a result they're, getting more information and they're, able to stop things from happening before they, g...
It is working It's all based on relationships because now the school police are on the campus all. the time The kids don't see them as the bad guys And so they're building these relationships with; the kids and as a. result they're. getting more information, and they're able to stop things from happening. before they, ...
it is working. it's all based on relationships because now the school police are on the campus all the time. the kids don't see them as the bad guys. and so they're building these relationships with the kids, and as a result, they're getting more information, and they're able to stop things from happening before they g...
Stay with us, Judge, we want to hear your response to some of our callers, but there are other ways to try to keep low-level offenders out of prison. Also joining us is David Kennedy, a criminologist, author of the book "Don't Shoot: One Man, A Street Fellowship and the End of Violence in Inner-city America." He joins ...
stay. with us judge we want, to hear your response to some, of our callers but there are other ways to. try to keep. low-level offenders out of, prison, also joining. us. is david kennedy a criminologist. author of the book "don't shoot: one man a street. fellowship and the end of violence in inner-city, america" he jo...
Stay with us Judge we want to hear your response to some. of our callers but there. are other ways to try to, keep low-level offenders out of prison Also joining us is David Kennedy a criminologist author of the book "Don't, Shoot: One Man A Street Fellowship and, the End of Violence in Inner-city America" He joins us ...
stay with us, judge, we want to hear your response to some of our callers, but there are other ways to try to keep low-level offenders out of prison. also joining us is david kennedy, a criminologist, author of the book "don't shoot: one man, a street fellowship and the end of violence in inner-city america." he joins ...
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And I know you've been brought in to different cities, Boston and Highpoint, North Carolina, for two, to work with law enforcement. And what is the approach that you've pioneered when you're dealing with low-level drug dealers?
and i know you've been brought in to different cities boston and highpoint north carolina for two to work with law; enforcement, and what is the. approach that you've pioneered when you're dealing with low-level drug
And, I. know. you've been brought in. to different cities Boston and Highpoint North Carolina for two to work with law, enforcement, And what is the approach. that you've, pioneered when you're dealing with low-level drug
and i know you've been brought in to different cities, boston and highpoint, north carolina, for two, to work with law enforcement. and what is the approach that you've pioneered when you're dealing with low-level drug dealers?
Well, the judge said it: It's all based on relationships. And he's really exactly right. That's a wonderful story he's telling. And this stuff works not just with low-level offending but with, as it turns out, some extremely serious stuff.
well the judge said it: it's, all based on relationships and he's really exactly right that's a wonderful story he's telling and this. stuff works not just with low-level offending but with as it turns out some, extremely serious
Well the judge said it: It's all based on relationships And he's really exactly, right That's a. wonderful story he's telling And this stuff, works not just with low-level offending but with as it turns out some extremely. serious
well, the judge said it: it's all based on relationships. and he's really exactly right. that's a wonderful story he's telling. and this stuff works not just with low-level offending but with, as it turns out, some extremely serious stuff.
And what we do with the drug dealers is recognize again what the judge just said, that in our quest to protect these institutions, his are schools and mine are these neighborhoods, we are doing tremendous unintended damage. And these are neighborhoods with open-air drug markets and crack houses and white drive-through ...
and what we do with the drug. dealers is recognize, again what. the judge just said that in our quest to protect, these institutions. his are schools and mine are these neighborhoods we are doing tremendous, unintended damage and, these are neighborhoods. with open-air drug markets and crack houses and white drive-thro...
And what we do with; the drug dealers is recognize again what the judge just said that in our, quest to protect these institutions his are schools and mine are these neighborhoods we are doing tremendous unintended damage And these are neighborhoods with open-air drug markets and crack, houses and white drive-through b...
and what we do with the drug dealers is recognize again what the judge just said, that in our quest to protect these institutions, his are schools and mine are these neighborhoods, we are doing tremendous unintended damage. and these are neighborhoods with open-air drug markets and crack houses and white drive-through ...
And most of the men can end up with criminal records, at which point they're doomed, and their community is damaged. And so what we do instead is identify the drug dealers - there are never that many, even in the most distressed neighborhood - get a case ready to go, look at whether they're violent or not. If they're v...
and most of the men can end up with criminal records, at which point they're, doomed and their community is damaged and so what we do instead is identify the drug dealers - there are. never. that many even in the most distressed neighborhood - get a, case ready to go look at whether they're violent or; not if they're v...
And most of, the men can end up with criminal records at which; point they're doomed and. their community is damaged And so what we do instead is. identify the drug. dealers - there are never that many even, in the most distressed neighborhood - get, a case ready to go look at whether they're violent or not If they're....
and most of the men can end up with criminal records, at which point they're doomed, and their community is damaged. and so what we do instead is identify the drug dealers - there are never that many, even in the most distressed neighborhood - get a case ready to go, look at whether they're violent or not. if they're v...
If they're not, rather than arresting them, we go to their parents and grandparents. We talk to everybody. We have a community meeting, and in the community meeting, the community says we need you to stop what you're doing. We are for you, but we are against a couple of things you're doing. We would like to help you. W...
if they're not rather than arresting them we go to their parents and grandparents we talk to everybody we have a community meeting and in the community meeting the community says. we need you to stop what you're doing. we are for you but we are against a couple of things you're doing we. would like to. help you; we wou...
If. they're not, rather than arresting them we go to their parents and grandparents We talk to everybody We have. a community meeting and in the community. meeting the. community says we need you to stop what you're doing We are for you but we are against, a couple of things, you're doing We would like to help you We, ...
if they're not, rather than arresting them, we go to their parents and grandparents. we talk to everybody. we have a community meeting, and in the community meeting, the community says we need you to stop what you're doing. we are for you, but we are against a couple of things you're doing. we would like to help you. w...
And the police say we don't want to ruin your life. If you stop, we will suspend this case, but we are putting you on notice that the next time you go to the corner and sell drugs, we need no more evidence, we need no new information, we open the jacket, we sign the warrant, you will go to jail, and you are now on prio...
and the police say we don't want to ruin your life if, you stop we will suspend this case but we are putting you on notice that the next time, you go to the corner and sell drugs we need no more evidence we need no new; information we open, the jacket we sign the warrant you will go to jail and you are now on prior not...
And the police say we don't want to ruin your life If you stop we will suspend this case but, we. are putting you on notice that. the next time you go to the corner and sell drugs we need no more evidence we need no new information we open the jacket we sign the warrant you will go to jail and you are, now on prior not...
and the police say we don't want to ruin your life. if you stop, we will suspend this case, but we are putting you on notice that the next time you go to the corner and sell drugs, we need no more evidence, we need no new information, we open the jacket, we sign the warrant, you will go to jail, and you are now on prio...
Nearly everybody stops.
nearly everybody
Nearly everybody
nearly everybody stops.
Nearly everybody stops.
nearly everybody
Nearly everybody
nearly everybody stops.
Because most of those people who are selling drugs are users, too.
because, most of those people who are selling drugs are users
Because most of those people who are selling drugs are; users
because most of those people who are selling drugs are users, too.
It's not so much that, although there's truth to that. The main thing that happens is the community norm that says we don't want this is very clear. The community and the police start seeing each other in different ways, just as the judge said happens with the police and his kids. They're not the antagonists at odds th...
it's not. so much that although there's truth to that the main thing that happens is the community norm. that says we don't want this, is, very clear the community and the police start seeing each other in different ways just as the judge. said happens with the police and his kids they're. not the antagonists at, odds ...
It's not so much that although there's truth to that The main thing that happens is, the community norm that, says, we don't want this is very clear The community and the police start seeing each other in different ways just as the judge said. happens with the police, and his kids They're not, the antagonists at odds t...
it's not so much that, although there's truth to that. the main thing that happens is the community norm that says we don't want this is very clear. the community and the police start seeing each other in different ways, just as the judge said happens with the police and his kids. they're not the antagonists at odds th...
The potential offenders know that the next time they offend, there's an almost certain likelihood that there will be a sanction, which is not the world they usually live in, and you disrupt the pattern in the neighborhood that keeps this drug market cycle going.
the potential offenders know, that the next time they offend there's an almost certain likelihood that there, will be a sanction which is not the world they usually live in and, you disrupt the pattern. in, the neighborhood that keeps this drug market cycle
The potential offenders know that the next time they offend there's an almost certain likelihood that there, will be a sanction which is not the world they usually live in and you disrupt. the pattern in the neighborhood that keeps. this drug, market cycle
the potential offenders know that the next time they offend, there's an almost certain likelihood that there will be a sanction, which is not the world they usually live in, and you disrupt the pattern in the neighborhood that keeps this drug market cycle going.
The guys on the corner, so the buyers come in, so the sellers go to the corner and so the buyers come in, you can break that dynamic, and the neighborhood is a different place.
the guys on the, corner so the buyers come in so the sellers go to the corner and so the buyers come in you. can break that dynamic and the neighborhood is a different
The guys on the corner so the buyers come in so the sellers go to the corner and so the buyers come in you can break, that dynamic and the. neighborhood is a different
the guys on the corner, so the buyers come in, so the sellers go to the corner and so the buyers come in, you can break that dynamic, and the neighborhood is a different place.
NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr.
npr senior news analyst daniel
NPR senior news analyst Daniel
npr senior news analyst daniel schorr.
And also instead of the generalized deterrence - if you commit a crime, the police will find you and send you to jail - this is very specific. You, Mr. Jones, the next time we see you, if you're bad, you're going to jail.
and also instead of the generalized deterrence - if you commit a crime the police will find you and send you to jail - this is very specific you mr jones the next time we see you if you're bad you're going to
And also instead of the generalized deterrence - if you commit a crime the, police will find you and send you to jail - this is very specific You Mr Jones the next time we see you if you're bad you're going to
and also instead of the generalized deterrence - if you commit a crime, the police will find you and send you to jail - this is very specific. you, mr. jones, the next time we see you, if you're bad, you're going to jail.
That's right.
that's
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that's right.
I wonder, Judge, what's your reaction to that?
i wonder judge what's your reaction, to
I wonder Judge. what's your reaction to
i wonder, judge, what's your reaction to that?
Well, I agree. In fact, I have to confess I'm familiar with David's work, and his work was cited as part of the research around the part about building relationships and trying to help the police to take a cognitive shift in looking at how to do what I call better policing.
well i agree in fact i have to confess i'm. familiar with david's work and his work was cited as part of the research around the part about building relationships and trying, to help the police to take a cognitive shift, in looking at how to do what i call, better
Well I agree In fact I have to confess I'm familiar with David's work and, his work was, cited as part of. the research around the part about building relationships. and trying to help the police to, take a cognitive shift in looking, at how to do what I call better
well, i agree. in fact, i have to confess i'm familiar with david's work, and his work was cited as part of the research around the part about building relationships and trying to help the police to take a cognitive shift in looking at how to do what i call better policing.
And let me say this. You know, I agree - and this whole thing around school safety has extended beyond the scope of the schools because what's happened is that, you know, our police, our school police used to be called kiddie cops. No one calls them kiddie cops anymore.
and; let, me say this you know i agree - and this. whole thing around school safety has extended beyond the scope of the schools because what's happened is that you know our. police our school police, used to, be called kiddie. cops no one calls them kiddie cops
And let. me say this You know I agree - and, this whole thing around school; safety has extended, beyond the, scope of the; schools because. what's happened is that you know our police our school police used to, be called. kiddie cops No one calls, them kiddie cops
and let me say this. you know, i agree - and this whole thing around school safety has extended beyond the scope of the schools because what's happened is that, you know, our police, our school police used to be called kiddie cops. no one calls them kiddie cops anymore.
For example, you know, we've had a couple school resource officers been named officer of the year and cited for solving more crimes in the community, including homicides, than any other police officer because the detectives know that they need the SROs because they're a rich resource because of the type of relationship...
for example you, know we've had a couple school resource officers been named officer of, the year and cited for solving more crimes, in the community including homicides than any. other police officer because the detectives know that they need the sros because they're a rich resource because of the type, of relationshi...
For example you know we've had a couple, school resource officers been named officer of, the year and cited for solving more crimes in the community. including, homicides than any other police officer because the detectives know that they need. the SROs because. they're a rich resource because of the, type of relations...
for example, you know, we've had a couple school resource officers been named officer of the year and cited for solving more crimes in the community, including homicides, than any other police officer because the detectives know that they need the sros because they're a rich resource because of the type of relationship...
I mean, think about it. Police, one of the greatest tactics for police is gathering intelligence to prevent crime and to solve crimes. You're not going to do that if you're going to distort relationships. It's like, you know, the wolves and the sheep. You don't - you know, you've got to protect the sheep but, you know,...
i mean think about it police, one of the greatest tactics for police is gathering, intelligence to prevent crime and. to solve crimes you're not going to do that if you're going to, distort relationships it's like, you know the wolves and the sheep you don't - you; know, you've got to protect the sheep but you know. so...
I mean think, about it. Police one of the, greatest tactics for; police is gathering intelligence to prevent crime and to solve crimes You're not going to do; that, if you're going to distort relationships It's like you know the wolves, and the sheep You don't - you know you've got to protect the sheep but you know so ...
i mean, think about it. police, one of the greatest tactics for police is gathering intelligence to prevent crime and to solve crimes. you're not going to do that if you're going to distort relationships. it's like, you know, the wolves and the sheep. you don't - you know, you've got to protect the sheep but, you know,...
Schools are a microcosm of the community. But you know what? The kids can tell you what's going on, but they're not going to talk to you if you're beating them up.
schools are a microcosm of the community but. you know what? the kids, can tell you what's going. on but, they're not going, to; talk to you if you're. beating them.
Schools are a. microcosm of the community But you know what? The kids can tell you what's going on but they're not going to talk to you if you're, beating them
schools are a microcosm of the community. but you know what? the kids can tell you what's going on, but they're not going to talk to you if you're beating them up.
And that goes, I assume, David Kennedy, as I read, a lot of the evidence that you have against these street-corner drug dealers is videotape evidence. It's not necessarily snitches.
and. that goes i assume david kennedy, as, i read a lot of the. evidence that, you have, against these street-corner drug dealers is videotape evidence it's not necessarily
And that goes I assume David Kennedy. as I read a lot of the evidence that you have against these street-corner drug dealers is videotape evidence It's not necessarily
and that goes, i assume, david kennedy, as i read, a lot of the evidence that you have against these street-corner drug dealers is videotape evidence. it's not necessarily snitches.
That's right, but there are all kinds of clever ways, it turns out, to use very traditional legal powers in new and strategy ways and get very different results. And that's important. What's even more important is what you just heard from Judge Teske, which is that the most important force for good in a community or sc...
that's; right but there are all. kinds of, clever ways it. turns out to use very traditional legal powers in new and strategy ways and get very different results and that's important what's even more important is what you just heard from judge, teske which, is that the most important force for, good in a community or s...
That's right but there are all kinds of clever ways it turns out to. use very. traditional legal powers in new and, strategy ways and get very different results And that's important What's even more important is what, you just heard, from Judge Teske which is that the most, important force for good in a community or sc...
that's right, but there are all kinds of clever ways, it turns out, to use very traditional legal powers in new and strategy ways and get very different results. and that's important. what's even more important is what you just heard from judge teske, which is that the most important force for good in a community or sc...
And they need help. They need help from law enforcement. They need help from the rest of us. But no community wants to be dangerous or sick or frightened or worry about its kids dying or all of its men going to prison. Communities don't want to live like that.
and they need help they need. help from law enforcement they need, help from the rest of us but no community wants to be dangerous or sick or frightened or worry about its kids dying or all of its men going to prison communities don't want to live like
And they need help They need help from law enforcement They need help from the rest of us But no community wants to be dangerous or sick or frightened or worry about its kids dying or all of its. men going to prison Communities don't want to. live like
and they need help. they need help from law enforcement. they need help from the rest of us. but no community wants to be dangerous or sick or frightened or worry about its kids dying or all of its men going to prison. communities don't want to live like that.
And over about 30 years, this country has locked up more and more and more and more people. This is a country now where if you are a black man, you stand a one in three chance that you will go to prison during your lifetime. Those men overwhelmingly come from historically distressed minority communities, especially bla...
and over about 30 years this country has locked up more and more and more. and more people this is a. country now where if you are a black man you stand a one in three chance that you will go to prison during your lifetime those men overwhelmingly come from historically distressed minority communities especially black
And over about 30 years this country has locked up more and more and more, and. more people, This is a country now where if. you are a black man you stand a one in three chance that you will go to prison during your lifetime Those men overwhelmingly come from historically distressed minority communities especially. bla...
and over about 30 years, this country has locked up more and more and more and more people. this is a country now where if you are a black man, you stand a one in three chance that you will go to prison during your lifetime. those men overwhelmingly come from historically distressed minority communities, especially bla...
And in the name of protecting them, we have been locking everybody up. We have been kicking their doors in. We have been stopping them on the street. One of my black friends says if you want to destroy a civilization, lock it up, and he's right.
and in the name of protecting them we have been locking everybody up we have been kicking their doors in we have been stopping, them on the street, one; of my black friends says if you want to destroy a civilization lock it up; and he's
And in the name of protecting them we have been locking everybody up, We have been kicking their doors in We have been stopping them on the street One of my black friends says if you want to destroy a civilization, lock it up and he's.
and in the name of protecting them, we have been locking everybody up. we have been kicking their doors in. we have been stopping them on the street. one of my black friends says if you want to destroy a civilization, lock it up, and he's right.
And just as happened with Judge Teske's kids, we have alienated these neighborhoods. They don't want to talk to us. They don't want to talk to the cops. They see the outside as an oppressive force, and things just get worse. You can reverse that, and you can bring out the norm, the standards, the desire of any communit...
and just as happened with judge teske's kids we have, alienated these, neighborhoods they don't want to talk to. us they don't want. to talk to the cops they see the outside as an oppressive. force and, things just get worse you can reverse that and you can bring out, the norm the standards the, desire of any community...
And just as happened with Judge Teske's kids we have alienated these neighborhoods; They don't want to talk to us. They don't want to talk. to the cops. They see the outside as an oppressive force and things just get worse You can reverse that and you can. bring out the norm the standards, the desire of any community t...
and just as happened with judge teske's kids, we have alienated these neighborhoods. they don't want to talk to us. they don't want to talk to the cops. they see the outside as an oppressive force, and things just get worse. you can reverse that, and you can bring out the norm, the standards, the desire of any communit...
Briefly, we just have a few seconds before the break, but Judge Teske, you mentioned some categories of minor crimes that this program works on in schools. Does that include drug crimes?
briefly we just have a few seconds before the break but judge teske you mentioned some categories of minor. crimes that; this program works on in schools does that include drug
Briefly we just have a few seconds before the break, but Judge Teske you mentioned some categories of minor crimes that this program works on in schools Does that include drug
briefly, we just have a few seconds before the break, but judge teske, you mentioned some categories of minor crimes that this program works on in schools. does that include drug crimes?
Yes. I mean, the program was not initially designed for drug crimes, but the police have started to broaden it on their own. Even though the protocol is specific about these certain what we call focus acts or soft offenses, over the last several years, the police, in seeing it work, have stopped making their own arrest...
yes i mean the program was not initially designed for drug crimes but the police have started to broaden it on their own even though the protocol is specific about these certain what we call focus acts or soft offenses over, the last several years the police in seeing it work have stopped making their own arrests on th...
Yes I mean the program was not initially designed for drug crimes but, the police have started to broaden it on their own Even though the protocol is specific about these certain what we call focus acts or soft offenses over the. last several years the police in; seeing it, work have; stopped making their. own arrests ...
yes. i mean, the program was not initially designed for drug crimes, but the police have started to broaden it on their own. even though the protocol is specific about these certain what we call focus acts or soft offenses, over the last several years, the police, in seeing it work, have stopped making their own arrest...
I mean, instead of making the referral, they'll work with the kids and call it in to the court.
i mean instead of making the referral they'll work with the, kids and call it in. to the;
I mean instead of making the. referral they'll work with the. kids and call it in to the,
i mean, instead of making the referral, they'll work with the kids and call it in to the court.
Steve Teske, Clayton County Juvenile Court judge. Also with us, David Kennedy, co-chair of the National Network for Safe Communities and director of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control. We're talking about ideas to keep people out of jail.
steve teske clayton county juvenile court. judge also with us; david kennedy; co-chair of, the national network for, safe communities and director; of the center, for crime prevention, and. control we're. talking about ideas to keep people out of,
Steve Teske, Clayton County. Juvenile Court judge Also. with us David Kennedy co-chair of the National Network for Safe Communities and director of the Center for. Crime Prevention and Control. We're. talking, about ideas to keep people out of
steve teske, clayton county juvenile court judge. also with us, david kennedy, co-chair of the national network for safe communities and director of the center for crime prevention and control. we're talking about ideas to keep people out of jail.
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This is TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. I'm Neal Conan. It costs on average over $60 a day to house someone in state prison. Budgets are tight, and many officials are looking for ways to keep people out of those prisons. According to a report in USA Today, more than a half-dozen states are reclassifying a variety of ...
this, is talk, of the nation from npr. news i'm neal conan it costs on. average over $60 a day to house someone in state prison budgets are tight and many officials are looking for ways to keep people, out of those prisons according, to a report in usa today more than a half-dozen. states are reclassifying a variety of...
This. is TALK OF THE; NATION from NPR News I'm Neal Conan It costs on average over $60 a day, to house someone in state prison Budgets are tight and many officials are looking for ways to keep people out of those prisons According to a report in USA Today more than a half-dozen, states are reclassifying a, variety of p...
this is talk of the nation from npr news. i'm neal conan. it costs on average over $60 a day to house someone in state prison. budgets are tight, and many officials are looking for ways to keep people out of those prisons. according to a report in usa today, more than a half-dozen states are reclassifying a variety of ...
Instead of felonies, which often require jail time, some offenses are now considered misdemeanors: offenses like theft, criminal mischief and check-kiting, an approach that might save money but not necessarily prevent crime.
instead, of, felonies, which often require jail time some offenses are now considered misdemeanors: offenses like, theft criminal mischief, and check-kiting an approach that might save money but; not necessarily prevent
Instead of felonies which, often require jail time. some offenses are now considered misdemeanors: offenses like, theft criminal mischief and check-kiting an approach, that might save money but; not necessarily prevent
instead of felonies, which often require jail time, some offenses are now considered misdemeanors: offenses like theft, criminal mischief and check-kiting, an approach that might save money but not necessarily prevent crime.
That's the goal of two programs we're talking about today. Both offer low-level offenders a second chance and help them avoid jail time in the name of safer communities. Our guests are Judge Steve Teske, a juvenile court judge in Clayton County, Georgia; and David Kennedy, who directs the Center for Crime Prevention an...
that's the goal of two programs we're talking about today both offer low-level offenders, a second chance and help them avoid jail time in the name of safer. communities our guests are judge steve. teske a juvenile, court; judge in clayton county, georgia and david kennedy who directs the center for crime prevention an...
That's the goal of, two programs we're talking about today Both offer low-level offenders a second chance and help them avoid jail time in, the name of safer communities Our guests are Judge Steve Teske a juvenile court judge in Clayton County Georgia and David Kennedy who directs the Center for Crime Prevention and Co...
that's the goal of two programs we're talking about today. both offer low-level offenders a second chance and help them avoid jail time in the name of safer communities. our guests are judge steve teske, a juvenile court judge in clayton county, georgia; and david kennedy, who directs the center for crime prevention an...
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We, want to hear from those of you with. experience in the criminal justice system How did your first experience with the cops and courts change you? Give us a call 800-989-8255. Email talk@npr.org You can also join the conversation on our website That's at npr.org, Click on TALK OF THE
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Our first caller is Jimmy(ph), Jimmy with us from Morrison in Illinois.
our first caller is. jimmy(ph), jimmy with us from morrison in
Our first; caller is Jimmy(ph), Jimmy with us from Morrison in
our first caller is jimmy(ph), jimmy with us from morrison in illinois.
Hello.
hello.
Hi, you're on the air.
hi you're on, the
Hi you're on the
hi, you're on the air.
That's NPR's Geoff Bennett.
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Okay. Well, yeah, I don't think it's going to do much good. When I first ran into trouble with the police when I was younger, I got arrested. It didn't change my mind at all, it just made me more angry. It didn't stop me from wanting to do things I was doing already. I didn't see where I was harming anyone.
okay well yeah i don't, think it's going to do much good when i first ran into trouble with the police when i was younger i, got arrested it didn't change, my mind at all it just made me more angry it didn't stop, me from wanting to do things i was doing already i didn't see where i was harming
Okay Well. yeah I don't think it's going to do much good When I first ran into trouble with the police when I was, younger. I got arrested It didn't change my mind at all it just made me more angry It didn't stop me from wanting to do, things I was doing already I didn't. see where I was harming
okay. well, yeah, i don't think it's going to do much good. when i first ran into trouble with the police when i was younger, i got arrested. it didn't change my mind at all, it just made me more angry. it didn't stop me from wanting to do things i was doing already. i didn't see where i was harming anyone.
And was this a drug crime?
and was this a drug
And was this a drug
and was this a drug crime?
Yeah, it was. I got arrested for drug paraphernalia. I think... Huh?
yeah it was i got arrested for drug. paraphernalia i
Yeah it was I got arrested for drug paraphernalia I
yeah, it was. i got arrested for drug paraphernalia. i think... huh?
What was the disposition of your case? Did you do time in jail?
what was the disposition of your case? did you, do time in,
What was the disposition of your case? Did you do time in
what was the disposition of your case? did you do time in jail?
Not for that one, no. I did for another one that came later on in life.
not for that one no i did for another one that; came later on in
Not for that one no I did for another one that came later on. in
not for that one, no. i did for another one that came later on in life.
And so you just got angry, being given - essentially allowed to walk for the first one did not help you.
and so you just got angry. being given - essentially allowed to walk for the first one did not help
And so you. just got; angry being given - essentially allowed to walk for the first one did not help.
and so you just got angry, being given - essentially allowed to walk for the first one did not help you.
I didn't get to walk for the first one. I had to pay a whole lot of money out of my pocket. I was on probation for a while.
i didn't get to walk for the. first one i. had. to pay a whole lot of money out of my pocket i was on probation for, a
I didn't get to walk for, the first one I had to pay a whole lot of money out of my pocket I was on. probation for a
i didn't get to walk for the first one. i had to pay a whole lot of money out of my pocket. i was on probation for a while.
I see, and it just irritated you?
i see and it just, irritated
I see and it just irritated
i see, and it just irritated you?
Yeah, it just irritated me. I think what irritated me the most about it was that my rights were violated in the first place, for them to arrest me. I was minding my own business. They asked me for ID in a bar – I was in college. I gave them the same ID I gave the doorman, and then they said they didn't believe it was m...
yeah it just irritated me i think what irritated me the, most. about it was that my rights were violated in the first place for them, to arrest me i was minding my own business. they asked me for id in a; bar – i was, in college i gave; them the same id i gave the doorman and then they said they didn't believe it was m...
Yeah it just irritated me I think what irritated me the. most about it was that my rights were violated in the first place for them to arrest, me I was minding my own, business They asked me for ID in a bar – I was in college. I gave. them the. same ID I gave the doorman, and then they said they, didn't believe it was ...
yeah, it just irritated me. i think what irritated me the most about it was that my rights were violated in the first place, for them to arrest me. i was minding my own business. they asked me for id in a bar – i was in college. i gave them the same id i gave the doorman, and then they said they didn't believe it was m...
Then they slammed my head into the side of a police car door.
then they slammed my head, into the side of a, police car
Then they slammed my head into the side of a police car
then they slammed my head into the side of a police car door.
I can understand being a little irritated.
i can understand being a little
I can understand being a little
i can understand being a little irritated.
Yeah.
yeah.
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And later, you did time for what?
and, later you. did, time for
And later you, did time for
and later, you did time for what?
For drugs again. I had a terrible cocaine problem for a while. And I got away from that, but I wouldn't credit them with any bit of that. I just got in trouble. When I got out of jail from that, I was still getting in trouble, still doing things that could get me in trouble.
for drugs again i had a terrible cocaine problem, for a while and i got away from that but i wouldn't credit them with any bit of that i just got in trouble when, i got out. of jail from that i was still getting in trouble still doing; things that could. get me in
For drugs again I had a terrible cocaine problem for a while, And I got away from that but I wouldn't credit them with any bit of that I just got in trouble When I got out of jail from that I was still getting in trouble still doing things that, could get me in,
for drugs again. i had a terrible cocaine problem for a while. and i got away from that, but i wouldn't credit them with any bit of that. i just got in trouble. when i got out of jail from that, i was still getting in trouble, still doing things that could get me in trouble.
I ended up quitting on my own, not because of anything they did.
i ended, up quitting on my own not, because of anything they
I ended up quitting on my own not because of anything; they
i ended up quitting on my own, not because of anything they did.
Congratulations on that, Jimmy, and thanks very much for the phone call. And by illustration, David Kennedy, how does Jimmy's experience differ from the idea of a focused deterrence that you're promoting?
congratulations on that jimmy and thanks very much for the phone call and by illustration david kennedy, how does jimmy's, experience differ from the idea of a focused deterrence that you're;
Congratulations on that. Jimmy and. thanks very much for the phone, call And by illustration David Kennedy how does Jimmy's experience differ from the idea of a focused deterrence that you're
congratulations on that, jimmy, and thanks very much for the phone call. and by illustration, david kennedy, how does jimmy's experience differ from the idea of a focused deterrence that you're promoting?
It doesn't. So, if you will, imagine entire American communities, whole neighborhoods and blocks of neighborhoods, where everybody feels the way Jimmy feels. That it is the normal experience of men in those neighborhoods that they are treated that he just told he that he was treated, and they feel exactly the same way ...
it doesn't so if you will imagine entire american communities whole neighborhoods and blocks of neighborhoods where everybody feels the way jimmy feels that it is the normal experience of. men in, those neighborhoods that they are treated that he just told he that he was treated and they feel exactly the same way about...
It, doesn't So if. you will imagine entire American communities whole neighborhoods and, blocks of neighborhoods where everybody feels the. way Jimmy feels That it is the normal experience of men in those neighborhoods that, they, are treated that he. just told he that he was treated and, they feel exactly the, same wa...
it doesn't. so, if you will, imagine entire american communities, whole neighborhoods and blocks of neighborhoods, where everybody feels the way jimmy feels. that it is the normal experience of men in those neighborhoods that they are treated that he just told he that he was treated, and they feel exactly the same way ...
And now it's not just one person. It is the men in the neighborhood. It is their families. It is their friends. It is how the neighborhood feels. They are angry. They feel abused. In many instances, they have been abused. They see the police as neither helping nor caring about them, nor treating them either with respec...
and now it's not just one person it is the men in the neighborhood it, is their families it, is their friends it is how the neighborhood feels they are angry they feel abused in many instances they have been abused they see the. police as neither helping, nor caring about them nor treating them either with, respect or,...
And now it's not just one person It is the men in. the neighborhood It. is their, families It is. their friends It is how the neighborhood. feels They are; angry They feel abused In many instances they have been abused They see the police as neither. helping. nor caring about them nor treating them. either with respect...
and now it's not just one person. it is the men in the neighborhood. it is their families. it is their friends. it is how the neighborhood feels. they are angry. they feel abused. in many instances, they have been abused. they see the police as neither helping nor caring about them, nor treating them either with respec...
And we should not expect communities to like being treated like that, and they don't talk to us. They don't snitch. You know, everything that people read as a natural condition of the neighborhood is, in a real way, helped along, even caused by the way we are treating them. And if we treat people differently, they resp...
and we should. not expect communities to like being treated like that and. they don't talk to us they don't snitch you know everything that people read as a natural condition of the neighborhood is in a real way helped along even caused by. the way we are treating them and if we treat people differently they respond
And we, should not expect communities to. like being treated like that and they don't talk to us, They don't snitch You know everything that. people read as a natural condition of the neighborhood is in a real, way helped along even caused by the way. we, are treating them And if we treat people differently; they respo...
and we should not expect communities to like being treated like that, and they don't talk to us. they don't snitch. you know, everything that people read as a natural condition of the neighborhood is, in a real way, helped along, even caused by the way we are treating them. and if we treat people differently, they resp...
One of the initiatives described in "Don't Shoot" is not even aimed at low-level offenders. It is aimed at the most serious gun and gang offenders in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago. And it a carefully evaluated fact that sitting down with those guys as they come back into the neighborhood from actua...
one of the initiatives described in "don't shoot" is not even aimed at low-level offenders it is aimed at the most serious gun and gang offenders in one of the most dangerous, neighborhoods in chicago and it a carefully evaluated fact that sitting down with those guys as they come back into the neighborhood from actual...
One of the initiatives described in "Don't Shoot" is not even aimed at. low-level. offenders It is aimed at. the most, serious gun and gang offenders in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago And, it a carefully evaluated fact that sitting down with. those guys as they come back, into the neighborhood from ...
one of the initiatives described in "don't shoot" is not even aimed at low-level offenders. it is aimed at the most serious gun and gang offenders in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in chicago. and it a carefully evaluated fact that sitting down with those guys as they come back into the neighborhood from actua...
This is work we are learning how to do. It is very powerful.
this is work we are learning how to do it is very
This is work we are learning how to. do It is. very
this is work we are learning how to do. it is very powerful.
I wanted to ask an email question from Cooper(ph) in Toledo to Judge Teske. Two questions for the judge. Where do you actually live? Have you ever had to ask your 12-year-old to get down on the floor when shots were fired in your neighborhood? I make the assumption, in asking this question, that he does not live in a n...
i wanted to ask an email question from cooper(ph) in toledo to judge teske; two questions for the judge where do you. actually live? have you ever had. to ask your 12-year-old to get; down on the floor when shots were fired in your neighborhood? i make the assumption in asking this question that he does not live in a, ...
I wanted to ask an email question from Cooper(ph) in Toledo. to Judge Teske Two questions for the judge Where do you actually live? Have you ever had to ask your 12-year-old to get down on the. floor when shots. were fired in. your neighborhood? I make the. assumption in asking this question that he does not. live in a...
i wanted to ask an email question from cooper(ph) in toledo to judge teske. two questions for the judge. where do you actually live? have you ever had to ask your 12-year-old to get down on the floor when shots were fired in your neighborhood? i make the assumption, in asking this question, that he does not live in a n...
I live in a strong, solid, middle-class neighborhood that has been thrown to the wolves by a school system and a city administration that have made us a crossroads for criminal adolescents. We had five shots fired in the middle of trick-or-treating this week by out-of-neighborhood gangs that have been allowed free rein...
i live in a strong solid middle-class neighborhood that has been thrown to the wolves by a school system and a city administration that have made us a crossroads for criminal adolescents we had five shots fired in the middle of trick-or-treating this week by out-of-neighborhood gangs that have been allowed free rein by...
I live in a strong solid middle-class neighborhood that, has been, thrown to the wolves by, a school system and a city administration that have made us a, crossroads for, criminal. adolescents We had five shots fired in the middle of trick-or-treating this week by out-of-neighborhood gangs that. have been allowed free ...
i live in a strong, solid, middle-class neighborhood that has been thrown to the wolves by a school system and a city administration that have made us a crossroads for criminal adolescents. we had five shots fired in the middle of trick-or-treating this week by out-of-neighborhood gangs that have been allowed free rein...
Well, that's the frustration I hear from a number of communities. First on point, well, Clayton County, Georgia, is a suburb of Atlanta. It's the poorest county in the metro area. We have the most free lunches, the highest foreclosure rates.
well that's the, frustration. i hear from a number of communities first on. point. well. clayton county. georgia is a suburb of atlanta it's the poorest county in the metro area. we have the most free lunches the highest, foreclosure
Well that's the frustration I hear from. a number of communities First on point well Clayton County Georgia. is a suburb of Atlanta. It's the poorest county in the metro area, We have the most free lunches the highest foreclosure
well, that's the frustration i hear from a number of communities. first on point, well, clayton county, georgia, is a suburb of atlanta. it's the poorest county in the metro area. we have the most free lunches, the highest foreclosure rates.
Yeah, I've heard gunshots. I was a parole officer for 10 years - the streets of Atlanta, carried a gun, made many arrests myself, former peace officer. I've been there. I've been thrown through drywall, I've fallen from a ceiling. Look, I understand all that stuff.
yeah i've heard. gunshots, i, was a. parole officer for 10 years - the streets of atlanta carried a gun made many arrests myself former peace officer i've been there i've been thrown through drywall i've fallen from a ceiling look i, understand all. that,
Yeah I've heard gunshots I was a parole officer, for 10 years - the streets of, Atlanta carried a gun made many arrests myself former peace officer I've been there I've been thrown through drywall I've fallen from a ceiling Look I understand all that.
yeah, i've heard gunshots. i was a parole officer for 10 years - the streets of atlanta, carried a gun, made many arrests myself, former peace officer. i've been there. i've been thrown through drywall, i've fallen from a ceiling. look, i understand all that stuff.
Here's the thing, though: I think your community needs to use David's approach. You know, the thing is that we know that punishment alone only increases re-offense rates. It's treatment and a balanced approach that's going to do it.
here's the thing though: i think, your community needs to use, david's approach you know the thing is that we know that punishment alone only increases re-offense rates it's treatment and a balanced approach that's going to do;
Here's the thing though: I think your community, needs. to use David's approach You know the, thing is that. we know that punishment alone only increases re-offense rates It's treatment and a balanced approach that's going to do
here's the thing, though: i think your community needs to use david's approach. you know, the thing is that we know that punishment alone only increases re-offense rates. it's treatment and a balanced approach that's going to do it.
You take Jimmy, the last caller. He brings up a very good point. The thing is, what Jimmy needed, was help. We need to be looking at alternatives to just mere punishment alone that deals with the underlying causes of why people do what they do. And that's what we'd done in our school system.
you take jimmy the last caller he brings up a very good point the thing is what jimmy needed was help we need to be looking at alternatives to just mere. punishment alone that deals with the underlying. causes of why people do what. they do and that's what, we'd done in our school
You, take; Jimmy the last caller He. brings up a very good point The thing is what Jimmy needed. was help We need to be; looking at alternatives to just mere punishment alone that deals with the underlying causes of why people do what they do And that's, what we'd done in our school
you take jimmy, the last caller. he brings up a very good point. the thing is, what jimmy needed, was help. we need to be looking at alternatives to just mere punishment alone that deals with the underlying causes of why people do what they do. and that's what we'd done in our school system.
I mean, I understand you want to lock them all up, but how can I go back to locking them all up when I have a 70 percent reduction in weapons on campus? I have a decline in juvenile crime in my county. Why would I want to go back to that? Because it works. It's just not working where you are because, for whatever reaso...
i mean. i understand you want to lock them all up, but how can i, go back to locking them all up when i, have a 70 percent reduction in weapons on campus? i have a, decline in juvenile crime in my county why would, i want to go back to that? because it works it's just not, working where you are because for. whatever re...
I mean I understand. you want to lock them all up but. how can I go back to locking them all up when I have a 70 percent reduction in, weapons on campus? I have a decline, in juvenile crime in my. county Why would I want to, go back to that? Because it works It's just not working where you are because for whatever reas...
i mean, i understand you want to lock them all up, but how can i go back to locking them all up when i have a 70 percent reduction in weapons on campus? i have a decline in juvenile crime in my county. why would i want to go back to that? because it works. it's just not working where you are because, for whatever reaso...
Let's get another caller in. This is Josh(ph), Josh with us from Yukon, Oklahoma.
let's get another caller in this is josh(ph), josh with us, from yukon
Let's get another caller in This is. Josh(ph), Josh with us from Yukon
let's get another caller in. this is josh(ph), josh with us from yukon, oklahoma.
Yes, how are you doing?
yes how are. you
Yes how are you
yes, how are you doing?
I'm well, thank you.
i'm well thank
I'm well thank
i'm well, thank you.
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I was charged with a possession of a firearm. The charge came from me actually using drugs. And I went to a one-year program that usually takes three years, and I finished it in one year. I did not completely complete the program, but it did teach me a lot of life lessons, and I'll take my comments off the air.
i was charged with a possession of a firearm the charge came from me actually using drugs and i went to a one-year, program; that usually takes three years and i finished it in one year i did not completely complete the program but. it did teach me a lot. of life lessons and i'll take my comments off the
I was charged with a possession of a firearm The charge came from me. actually using, drugs And I went to a one-year program that usually takes three years and I finished it in one, year I did not completely complete the program but, it did teach me a lot of. life lessons. and I'll take my comments off the
i was charged with a possession of a firearm. the charge came from me actually using drugs. and i went to a one-year program that usually takes three years, and i finished it in one year. i did not completely complete the program, but it did teach me a lot of life lessons, and i'll take my comments off the air.
Okay, a lot of life lessons, have you stopped using?
okay a lot of life lessons. have, you stopped
Okay a lot of life lessons have you stopped
okay, a lot of life lessons, have you stopped using?
Yes, sir. I've been clean and sober for the last eight years. I got out in - I went in in '04, and that was the last time I used. And it really did make me realize the goals I had in front of me, as well as realizing even now I'm part of other school programs. One is called DOGS, D-O-G-S, Dads of Great Students, and ev...
yes sir i've been clean and sober for, the last eight years i got out in - i went in in '04, and that was, the last time i used and it really. did make me realize the goals i had in front of me as well as realizing even now, i'm part of other school programs one, is called. dogs. d-o-g-s dads of great students and even...
Yes sir I've been clean and sober for the, last eight years I got out in - I went in in '04, and that was the last time I used And it really did make me realize the goals I had, in front of me as well, as realizing, even now I'm part of other school programs One is called DOGS D-O-G-S Dads of. Great Students and even t...
yes, sir. i've been clean and sober for the last eight years. i got out in - i went in in '04, and that was the last time i used. and it really did make me realize the goals i had in front of me, as well as realizing even now i'm part of other school programs. one is called dogs, d-o-g-s, dads of great students, and ev...
And principals will call me in and say hey, I've got a troubled youth. Would you mind coming in and talking to him? And I do, and I let them realize, you know, you're young. You've got your life in front of you.
and principals will call me in and say hey i've got a troubled youth would you mind coming in and talking to him? and i do and i let them. realize you know you're, young you've got your life in front. of
And principals will, call me in and say hey I've, got a troubled youth Would you mind coming in and talking to, him? And I do and I let them realize you know you're young You've got your life in front of,
and principals will call me in and say hey, i've got a troubled youth. would you mind coming in and talking to him? and i do, and i let them realize, you know, you're young. you've got your life in front of you.
Judge Teske, and Joshua promising not to use our call identification number and forward it to anybody. So don't worry about that. We appreciate the phone call.
judge teske and joshua promising not to use, our call identification number and forward; it to. anybody so, don't worry about that we appreciate the phone
Judge Teske and Joshua promising not to. use our call identification number and forward it, to anybody So don't worry about that We appreciate the phone
judge teske, and joshua promising not to use our call identification number and forward it to anybody. so don't worry about that. we appreciate the phone call.
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But Judge Teske, there's an experience of somebody who went to prison, and it - sometimes it works.
but judge teske there's an, experience, of somebody who went to, prison and it - sometimes it
But Judge Teske there's an experience of somebody who went to prison and it - sometimes it
but judge teske, there's an experience of somebody who went to prison, and it - sometimes it works.
Well, yeah, sometimes it does work, and it's really a matter of the personalities as well. You know, I mean, it's like the old adage, you know, you get want you, you know, you put into it. You get out of it what you put into it. And some folks, they realize it, and they get it. But statistically speaking, though, that'...
well yeah sometimes it does work and it's really a matter of the personalities as well you know, i mean it's like the old adage you know you get want you you. know you put into it you get out of it what you put into it and some folks they realize it and they get it but statistically speaking though that's not the case ...
Well, yeah sometimes. it does work and it's, really a matter of the personalities as well You know I mean it's like the old adage you know you get want. you you know you put into it You get out of it what, you put into it And some folks they realize it and they get it But statistically speaking though that's not the ca...
well, yeah, sometimes it does work, and it's really a matter of the personalities as well. you know, i mean, it's like the old adage, you know, you get want you, you know, you put into it. you get out of it what you put into it. and some folks, they realize it, and they get it. but statistically speaking, though, that'...
You know, here in Georgia, we used to have boot camps for kids. We got rid of them because the re-offense rates were like 75 percent. Incarceration alone isn't going to do it. You can't just anecdotally, you know, measure things. You can't say, well, this worked for this person and say then it works for everybody. And ...
you. know here in georgia we used to have boot camps for kids we got rid of them because the re-offense rates were like 75 percent incarceration alone isn't going to do. it you can't just anecdotally you know measure things you can't say well, this worked for this person and say then it works for, everybody and i'm gla...
You know. here in Georgia we used to have boot camps for kids We got rid of, them because the re-offense rates were like 75 percent Incarceration alone. isn't going to do it You can't just anecdotally you know measure things You can't say well this, worked for this person and say then it works for everybody And I'm gla...
you know, here in georgia, we used to have boot camps for kids. we got rid of them because the re-offense rates were like 75 percent. incarceration alone isn't going to do it. you can't just anecdotally, you know, measure things. you can't say, well, this worked for this person and say then it works for everybody. and ...
You mentioned boot camps. The other approach that a lot of people tried was the scared straight approach. Again, good TV didn't seem to work.
you mentioned boot camps the other approach that a lot of people tried was the scared straight approach again good tv didn't, seem to
You mentioned boot camps. The other approach that a lot; of people tried was the scared straight, approach Again. good TV didn't seem, to
you mentioned boot camps. the other approach that a lot of people tried was the scared straight approach. again, good tv didn't seem to work.
No, it didn't work. And I know there's been a recent pitch to bring it back. And I'm really saddened about that because I think it's - I can't remember who's doing that, and so I'm not going to take a chance of throwing some channels out there, you know? But the bottom line is is that it's a disservice to the public - ...
no it didn't work and i know there's been a recent pitch to, bring it back and i'm really saddened about that because i think it's - i can't remember, who's doing that and so i'm not going to take a chance of, throwing some channels out there you, know? but the bottom line is is that it's. a disservice to the public. -...
No it didn't work And I know there's been a recent pitch to bring it back And I'm; really saddened about that because I think it's - I can't remember, who's doing that and so I'm not going to take a chance of. throwing some channels out there you know? But the bottom line, is is that it's a disservice to, the public - ...
no, it didn't work. and i know there's been a recent pitch to bring it back. and i'm really saddened about that because i think it's - i can't remember who's doing that, and so i'm not going to take a chance of throwing some channels out there, you know? but the bottom line is is that it's a disservice to the public - ...
And all we're doing is lying not only to ourselves, we're lying to the public. And we're going down a road, and we're continuing to hurt ourselves and our kids.
and all we're doing is lying not only to. ourselves we're lying to the public and we're going down a road and. we're continuing, to hurt ourselves and. our
And all; we're doing, is lying not only to ourselves we're lying to the public And we're going. down a road and we're continuing to hurt ourselves. and our
and all we're doing is lying not only to ourselves, we're lying to the public. and we're going down a road, and we're continuing to hurt ourselves and our kids.
You talked about politics of fear. Zero tolerance, as you suggest, came up after Columbine. It's a good slogan for somebody running for office. Are you not vulnerable to somebody saying you are coddling criminals?
you talked about politics of fear zero tolerance as you suggest came up after columbine it's a good slogan for somebody running for office are you not vulnerable to, somebody saying you, are coddling
You talked about politics of fear, Zero; tolerance as you suggest came up after Columbine It's a good slogan for somebody running for office Are you not vulnerable to somebody. saying you are. coddling
you talked about politics of fear. zero tolerance, as you suggest, came up after columbine. it's a good slogan for somebody running for office. are you not vulnerable to somebody saying you are coddling criminals?
Oh, absolutely. And I get that from time to time. You know, that's one nice thing about being a judge and wearing a robe, I have absolute immunity, and I have to have a thick skin. But be that as it may, the fact of the matter is I do believe in zero tolerance. I mean, I believe we've got to get out of the semantics he...
oh absolutely and i get that from time to, time you know that's one, nice. thing about being, a judge and wearing a. robe i have absolute immunity and i have to have a thick, skin but be that as it may the fact of the matter is i do believe in zero tolerance i mean i believe; we've got to get out of the semantics here ...
Oh absolutely And, I, get. that from time to time You know that's one nice thing about, being a judge and wearing a. robe I have absolute immunity and I have to have a thick skin But be that as it may the fact. of the matter is I do believe in zero tolerance I mean I believe we've got to get out of the semantics here O...
oh, absolutely. and i get that from time to time. you know, that's one nice thing about being a judge and wearing a robe, i have absolute immunity, and i have to have a thick skin. but be that as it may, the fact of the matter is i do believe in zero tolerance. i mean, i believe we've got to get out of the semantics he...
What's happened since then is that it is now being used in soft crimes, soft offenses, and as a result, what we're doing - the research shows this. If you take low-level offenses, you treat them like they're hardened criminals, you will make them hardened criminals. We are doing a disservice. We are actually creating c...
what's happened since then is that it is now being used in soft crimes soft offenses and as a result what we're doing - the research shows this if you take low-level offenses, you treat them like, they're hardened criminals you will make them hardened, criminals we are doing; a disservice we are, actually creating crim...
What's happened since then is that, it is now being, used in soft crimes soft offenses and as a result what we're doing - the research shows this If you take low-level offenses you, treat them like they're hardened criminals, you will make them hardened. criminals We are doing a. disservice We are actually creating cri...
what's happened since then is that it is now being used in soft crimes, soft offenses, and as a result, what we're doing - the research shows this. if you take low-level offenses, you treat them like they're hardened criminals, you will make them hardened criminals. we are doing a disservice. we are actually creating c...
We're talking with Judge Steve Teske of Clayton County Juvenile Court in - near Atlanta, Georgia, also David Kennedy, who's co-chair of the National Network for Safe Communities. You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News.
we're talking with judge steve teske of clayton county juvenile court in - near atlanta georgia also david kennedy who's co-chair of the national network for safe communities you're, listening to talk of the nation from npr
We're talking with Judge Steve Teske of Clayton County Juvenile Court in - near Atlanta Georgia also David Kennedy who's, co-chair of, the National Network for. Safe Communities You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR
we're talking with judge steve teske of clayton county juvenile court in - near atlanta, georgia, also david kennedy, who's co-chair of the national network for safe communities. you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news.