Ryan Lindeman

11/10/16
Criminal Justice Reform outline
Intro/background info
1. Prison population stats
2. Outline problems
Thesis: The criminal justice system should be reformed to better rehabilitate criminals
and prevent recurrence of crime.
Topic 1: Drug related offenses
1. Stats on drug incarcerations
2. marijuana
3. Drug use prevention in school
4. Drug courts
Topic 2: Prison reforms
1. Mandatory minimum sentences
2. Better conditions
3. Limiting solitary confinement
Topic 3: Rehabilitation
1. Education
2. Work experiences
3. Mental healthcare
Conclusion