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This Student Voices episode focuses on the data and studies pointing to the shortcomings of pretrial detention – the significant costs, lack of impact on reducing crime, and shortage of failure-to-appear connections. HLS JD candidate Leann Poarch instead suggests a low-cost, relatively low-tech alternative that may be more effective.
Read the corresponding blog post.
Listen to the first Proof Over Precedent podcast on the economic and social costs of pretrial detention.
Speakers:
- Leann Poarch, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School
- Strong Ma, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School
Resources mentioned:
- Ideas42
- Proof Over Precedent podcast with Ideas42’s Alissa Fishbane
- Prison Policy Initiative Report
- The Economic Costs of Pretrial Detention
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Proof Over Precedent cover art by Courtney Chrystal