Devastating Effects of Jailing People Pretrial

Dr. Sandra Smith, a researcher at Harvard University, interviewed people around the country about their experiences with the pre-trial system in the United States.

Smith and her team found that the more time spent in pretrial detention, the greater likelihood a person has further contact with the penal system.

The following article highlights stories of pre-trial detention and the lasting impact on different people.

http://www.pretrialpartnership.org/news/i-just-felt-so-violated-harvard-researchers-study-shows-devastating-effects-of-jailing-people-pretrial/

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