We're closing the two juvenile prisons. Do we need a new state prison? I think we need to relook at what we're doing with criminal justice altogether. And, you know, There's a lot more money that can be invested in treatment instead of prison. you know, diversion programs, you know, mental health. There's a lot of people who are in prison who actually have mental health or addiction issues. (14:20–14:26)
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