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Build a broad-based coalition to dramatically transform the state’s approach to addiction and criminal justice.
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A Chamber-Led Smart Justice Initiative
In 2023, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Professionals (ACCE) released a case study that featured the work of the Kentucky Chamber through its Kentucky Comeback initiative. The study highlights the purpose of launching the initiative to help create public awareness and interest in reforming Kentucky’s approach to substance use disorder and criminal justice. Take a look at the case study that highlights the Kentucky Chamber’s efforts to learn about the impact these issues have had on communities as well as the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s efforts to engage businesses in becoming fair chance employers through the Fair Chance Academy, Kentucky Transformational Employment Program, and Kentucky Talent Hub.
The majority of Kentuckians believe our criminal justice system needs significant improvements.
82% agree some of the money we are spending on locking up nonviolent offenders, especially low-level drug offenders, would be better spent on things like treatment programs, electronic monitoring, community service, and probation.
86% of Kentuckians feel the criminal justice system should be monitored and improved to ensure the most effective use of taxpayer dollars.
86% agree the main goal of our criminal justice system should be rehabilitating people to become productive, law-abiding citizens.
91% agree we should break down barriers for people coming out of prison so they can get jobs, support their families, and stop being more reliant on government services.
*Numbers above are from a Kentucky Statewide Survey from May 2-5, 2020 from 500 registered voters.
