Criminal Justice Reform in the National Spotlight
Given that our research covered many of the topics addressed in the new national report, here's a quick rundown of what Massachusetts voters think about some of the key issues.
Boston favors criminal justice reform
Boston residents are even more supportive of criminal justice reform proposals than are residents statewide, where support is already quite high. Three quarters of Boston residents would prefer the criminal justice system focus on prevention or rehabilitation, while the current system is seen as most effective at punishment.
Ready for Reform? Public Opinion on Criminal Justice in Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents want the system to focus more on prevention and rehabilitation -- two things they think it's not very effective at right now.