1/ The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world. This starting point is a ticking time bomb in the midst of the current public health crisis. There IS a better way. In this new FJP video, hear lessons learned from Germany, where incarceration is 1/9 that of the US.

2/ “We over arrest, we overcharge, we over prosecute and we over sentence. That’s why we have a mass incarceration problem.” @AGKarlRacine

In contrast, the vast majority of cases in Germany are dealt with through diversion and noncarceral approaches.

3/ “In Germany, the deprivation of liberty is their last resort. Often times in the U.S. it’s our first resort.” @BaltimoreSAO @MarilynMosbyEsq

4/ "In Germany they treat people like people."
@NuecesCoDA Mark Gonzalez

5/ How we treat those most vulnerable in this challenging time will be a test of our morality. Let's hope we can meet that challenge and protect those behind bars living in fear of #COVID19. In so doing, we will enhance the safety of our entire community.