Say No to 3 Strikes Law in Massachusetts!

For complete background of this proposed 3 Strikes Law in Massachusetts
http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/01/3-strikes-primer-all-the-info-you-need/ 

CONSEQUENCES OF  3-STRIKES LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS:

- Will cost the State of Massachusetts: Between $75-125 Million Annually
- Parole eligibility would increase from 15 to 25 years
- Mandatory post-release supervision will be imposed on all who have finished or wrapped up their sentence
- Mandatory post-release supervision will appear on former prisoner record together with CORI
- High rate of recidivism, revolving door to more incarceration-No Rehabilitation
- Will lead to more overcrowding in Massachusetts prison: currently suffering from overcrowding: Over 11,506 inmates, functioning at 144% over capacity
- More incarceration of Minorities: Blacks are 6.6% of MA  population but approx. 29% of those incarcerated

CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS:
TELL THEM:
1. YOU OPPOSE HABITUAL OFFENDER 3 STRIKES LAW
2. YOU SUPPORT THE POSITION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS  BLACK & LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS

Conference Committee Members
	Rep. Bradford Hill Second Assistant Minority Leader R Ipswich State House Room 128 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: 617-722-2100 Email: Brad.Hill@mahouse.gov
	Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem Senator D Newton State House Room 405 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: 617-722-1639 Fax: 617-722-1266 Email: Cynthia.Creem@masenate.gov
	Rep. David Paul Linsky Representative D Natick State House Room 146 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: 617-722-2575 Fax: 617-722-2238 Email: David.Linsky@mahouse.gov
	Rep. Eugene L. O’Flaherty Representative D Chelsea State House Room 136 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: 617-722-2396 Fax: 617-722-2819 Email: Gene.OFlaherty@mahouse.gov
	Sen. Bruce E. Tarr Minority Leader R Gloucester State House Room 308 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: 617-722-1600 Fax: (617) 722-1310 Email: Bruce.Tarr@masenate.gov
	Sen. Steven A. Baddour Senator D Methuen State House Room 208 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: 617-722-1604 Fax: 617-722-1999 Email: Steven.Baddour@masenate.gov

The Governor of Massachusetts
	Gov. Deval Patrick Massachusetts State House Office of the Governor Office of the Lt. Governor Room 280 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: 617.725.4005 Fax: 617.727.9725 Send the Gov. an email via form

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