VA: Second-look legislation for prisoners draws passion
RICHMOND — Mark Whitfield feels like he is doing a life sentence. He’s just not incarcerated.
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RICHMOND — Mark Whitfield feels like he is doing a life sentence. He’s just not incarcerated.
With few ways for prisoners to qualify for early release, Virginia has one of the lowest rates of parole in the country – a position which levies significant cost on taxpayers and keeps prisons full.
With few ways for prisoners to qualify for early release, Virginia has one of the lowest rates of parole in the country – a position which levies significant cost on taxpayers and keeps prisons full.
Community members heard from state leaders in public safety about ways the faith community can support the reentry process for prison inmates upon release.