Prop 47: Peace Making Model

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Keith was released from prison 16months early, Keith stated he wanted to stay out of prison, Keith taking responsibility of his wrong actions that is peace making. Keith parole officer express to him if you need me call. Keith didn’t take responsibility of his actions. However when Keith was arrested again he realize he want to live a different life. Keith wrote a letter to his victim apologizing for the harm he caused. Keith acknowledged his wrong actions. Prop 47 is a peace making model it gives the offenders the opportunity to take responsibility and acknowledging their actions. Prop 47 gives the offender a second change at a non-violent offender. According to the article there are 300, 00 offenders that is serving non-violent crimes. The

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