Ms. Lorraine Berzins at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On February 14th, 2011. See this statement in context.

February 14th, 2011 / 5 p.m.

Community Chair of Justice, Church Council on Justice and Corrections

Yes. I believe the research shows that treatment is more effective than prison alone. But treatment and community are more effective than treatment and prison.

I think there's a strong body of knowledge around that. I could get you the references if you want; I think they're pretty conclusive. It's certainly worth pursuing and paying attention to that kind of evidence.

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