The plan for a Scandinavian-style rehabilitation center has been met with skepticism by lawmakers, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office and even criminal justice reform advocates.
Gov. Gavin Newsom starts defining his legacy on a four-day statewide tour that focuses on priorities interrupted by crisis and the COVID pandemic, including homelessness, criminal justice and health care.
“What we have consistently experienced is three-strikes being put on the shelf every time something else comes up as if it’s someone’s pet project, but in reality, these are people’s lives,” said Earlonne Woods.