Opinion: What do crime victims in California want and need?
“It’s not going to bring my mom back.” This is what Terryln Hall said to Alabama authorities as she asked them to spare the life of Joe Nathan James Jr., the man responsible for murdering her mother. Despite this, on July 28, Alabama authorities ignored Hall’s wishes and carried out the execution. Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshal justified the execution, arguing he must “ensure that justice is done for the people of Alabama.
Across the country, every attempt to recall or challenge a modern prosecutor includes a common theme and tactic: A handful of victims are pushed front and center to criticize data-driven policies that reduce our reliance on mass incarceration. We most often hear from victims in the aftermath of a tragedy who decry these policies as unjust, unsafe and unwanted by the victim community.
There are indeed victims who want the maximum sentence imposed, but the suggestion that this is the desire of most victims ignores the truth. Victims want to ensure they are safe and that no one else will have to experience the same thing. That’s why, when asked, most victims want support for things ranging from medical bills and therapy to home security systems that give them a sense of safety rather than a longer period of incarceration.
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