Criminal
Mar. 17, 2025
How the 'tough on crime' myth is fueling harmful policies
The "tough on crime" narrative dominates media, distorting public safety solutions and pushing harmful policies like Prop. 36, which defunds crime prevention and worsens homelessness, while sidelining voices from impacted communities and advocates for true reform.
Natasha T. Baker
Natasha T. Baker is a lawyer and writer based in Oakland, CA. She is also the host of the podcast Natasha Explains It All
George Washington Univ LS; Washington DC
In California and nationwide, the "tough on crime" narrative is dominating the discourse on public safety, without basis in reality. The mainstream media environment is increasingly favorable to prosecutors opposed to sentencing reform and $95
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