Zachary Roper: “I work to reduce that by expanding diversion programs and…”

“And too often we're responding with incarceration instead of simple treatments that can be solved and they can be on the streets, rehabilitated and doing overall better. As governor, I work to reduce that by expanding diversion programs and treatment options with the goal of lowering nonviolent drug related incarceration by at least 20%. while increasing access to rehabilitation centers and mental health services. Other Wisconsin, for me, young people means that focusing on intervention support early so we're not pushing them with deeper into the system and putting more people in the jails.” (47:59–48:08)

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.