CREATING BETTER conditions for the reentry and rehabilitation of offenders is a worthy goal, and not just for the men and women released from prison. The community's interest is served if ex-offenders build crime-free lives. But two measures being considered by the D.C. Council to help offenders, no matter how well-intentioned, are cause for serious concern and, if approved, would undermine public safety....
Going Too Far
CREATING BETTER conditions for the reentry and rehabilitation of offenders is a worthy goal, and not just for the men and women released from prison. The community's interest is served if ex-offenders build crime-free lives. But two measures being considered by the D.C. Council to help offenders, no matter how well-intentioned, are cause for serious concern and, if approved, would undermine public safety....