From my research and observation i have to agree with you. A prosecutor seeking justice is replaced by those who seek reelections or are simply misguided. I have found disparity in sentencing for same crime even worse behavior reminiscent of witch hunting.
There is no regard for human life, mental instability, addiction due to depression, lack of understanding of character of the accused or guilt assertion by those too weak to withstand interrogation. False confession a book written by a professor of law Mr. Garret resonates will all the weakness in the system.
Germany has a restorative system with the goal to make sure no one returns.
They have low rates of recidivism and low rate of incarceration.
The first or even second time of transgression for nonviolent small crime they are not jailed but go to rehab to get help.
Vera Institute brought one individual from Germany to attest the success of their system. The training of the guards itself last two years and each convict is helped based on his needs and guided through rehabilitation.
Our system increase crime and produces crime when children are raised with one parent in poverty.
Its time for America to regain respect within the global community and accept the fact punishment does not work and the rate of crime is directly connected with state government failure to address societal problems, health problems, education problems, lack of work and training that lead to depression, discouragement, stress, suicide,anger and discontent.
In addition research on the brain concludes that trauma and stress or genetic inherited brain characteristic dispose certain individuals to take high risk.
These dysfunction can be rewired in many cases if not all to build new pathway changing responses to stress. Neuro-biology is achieving changes in the brain with neurofeedback that help children learn new responses and become good students. Mr.Robbins book “the symphony of the brain is a must read to understand the beginning of the science.
Canada uses neurofeedback extensively but we lag behind mostly influenced by habits to solve problems with prescription drugs.
I hope this helps, for my part i will bring all information gathered on mental issues leading to crime to the Virginia Assembly when I have concluded my research.
Best luck to you, I hope we can make a difference in current laws.
