Robert Rubin on economics and criminal justice reform

Economics and Criminal Justice Reform

Robert E. Rubin, the co-chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the advisory council for the Hamilton Project, explains the Hamilton Project’s work regarding the economic effects of the criminal justice system. He argues that over incarceration results in large economic costs because it reduces the workforce, limits workplace reentry, and results in loss of productivity. Alternatives to incarceration, flexible parole provisions, and improved rehabilitation and reentry services could alleviate these costs. Rubin explains that incarceration results in economic costs not only for the individual, but for the family and the community as well.

Justice in Focus: Crime Bill @ 20 is an initiative of the Vera Institute of Justice. 20 years ago, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, known today as the Crime Bill, was the largest piece of criminal justice legislation in U.S. history. It was passed with strong bipartisan support in an era when high-profile violent crime gripped the nation. Crime Bill @ 20 intends to start a dialogue to reflect on the impact of the Crime Bill, and to consider the future of criminal justice policy.

To learn more about Crime Bill @ 20, please visit: http://crimebill20.vera.org/justiceinfocus

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