Taskforce Update - 5/14/14

Yesterday at the Council meeting the Taskforce for Alternative Strategies on Crime, Punishment, and Rehabilitation was approved. Admittedly it's a long name, but I wanted to get a title that matched the mission of the group.  My fellow Council members approved the framework, and next month I will be bringing back the plan, schedule, and the members of the Taskforce.  I will be getting to work on the specifics and have them ready soon.  If you know of anyone who would like to participate in the group just let me know.

My statement on the Taskforce:

I am exceptionally optimistic about the opportunity to lead a Taskforce with the intentions of finding alternative strategies for success regarding crime and punishment.  This is an area I feel has opportunity for making a difference in the lives of people throughout our community, as well as municipal offenders.  Studies show that many offenders start out committing lower level municipal crimes, and advance to more advanced offences later on.  Crime has an echoing effect throughout our community and impacts everyone.  The ripples tear through families, schools, and neighborhoods leaving those involved as well as innocent citizens left to face the consequences of the results.

As a community I would like us to come together to address this area by exploring new strategies to adequately punish offenders, as well as steer them towards being productive members of the community.  I hope to explore a wide array of topics including community service, fines, jail time, and mentoring programs in an effort to find best practices to reach our goals.

Daniel
daniel@danielmcclure.org
405-919-5730


Links to MWC Information
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http://eastwordnews.com/
http://www.mustangpaper.com/78311/1586/midwest-city-beacon