Pew poll shows similarities in MA, national opinions on drug sentencing
A new Pew poll reveals that, on this issue, Bay State residents essentially mirror national opinion.
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.