bedowin62
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"In 2011, Governor Kasich signed into law legislation that “aim[ed] to reduce crime by diverting first-time, non-violent offenders to intensive rehabilitative programming in a community setting, away from the corruptive influence of career criminals within the state’s prison system” and to “reduce incidents of prison violence, reduce over-crowding and prepare inmates for productive societal re-entry.” He followed this up with additional legislation in 2012 intended to give second chances to those caught up in Ohio’s legal system.
According to a Cleveland Plain-Dealer columnist, the bill he signed in 2012 “eliminates certain sanctions, or post-prison penalties, on some first-time, nonviolent felons who are frequently stymied in their attempts to work in industries that would require them to have state certifications, or simply to drive. Without the bill, the former felons could not get the state occupational licenses or, in some cases, licenses to drive. Without the bill, the state was unfairly penalizing the families of felons after they were released from prison.” The efforts are meant to keep families in tact and empower those who have made mistakes to correct them and better their lives. Today, Ohio has one of the lowest recidivism rates in the nation. For this, he has earned the admiration of Ohioans from every walk of life"
According to a Cleveland Plain-Dealer columnist, the bill he signed in 2012 “eliminates certain sanctions, or post-prison penalties, on some first-time, nonviolent felons who are frequently stymied in their attempts to work in industries that would require them to have state certifications, or simply to drive. Without the bill, the former felons could not get the state occupational licenses or, in some cases, licenses to drive. Without the bill, the state was unfairly penalizing the families of felons after they were released from prison.” The efforts are meant to keep families in tact and empower those who have made mistakes to correct them and better their lives. Today, Ohio has one of the lowest recidivism rates in the nation. For this, he has earned the admiration of Ohioans from every walk of life"