Opinion: The clock is ticking and New York must adopt parole justice
By: David Weprin, Queens Daily Eagle - "What is critically important to acknowledge is that our correctional system is meant to "correct" -- not to "punish" -- those inside the walls. And it is my belief, from hundreds of conversations, that the vast majority of incarcerated individuals are remorseful, have accepted responsibility for their mistakes, and are willing to do the rehabilitative work it takes to return to their communities..."
