Vol. 13 No. 12 - June 4, 1982 - Corrections Digest - Anti-Crime Bill

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Corrections Digest issue dated June 4, 1982 reports on a bipartisan anti-crime legislative package introduced by Senators Strom Thurmond and Joseph Biden. The coverage highlights the Violent Crime and Drug Enforcement Improvement Act of 1982, outlining aims such as eliminating inmate idleness, strengthening federal anti-narcotics efforts, and expanding tools for law enforcement. It summarizes key reforms including bail and witness-victim protections, sentencing and forfeiture changes, federal official safeguards, and amendments related to the insanity defense and mental competency.

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ANTI-CRIME BILL: Legislation Introduced

BI-PARTISAN ANTI-CRIME BILL

ELIMINATE INMATE IDLENESS

OKLAHOMA REFORM SCHOOLS

BRUTALITY CHARGES PROBED

THE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

Vol. 13 No.12 June 4,1982 Page 1 SENS. THURMOND, BIDEN INTRODUCE MICHIGAN HAS THE RIGHT IDEA: ## BI-PARTISAN ANTI-CRIME BILL SAVE A BUNDLE OF MONEY AND ## ELIMINATE INMATE IDLENESS Senators Strom Thurmond(R-S.C.) and Joseph Biden(D-Del.) on May 26 introduced a The familiar saying, "out of sight, out of comprehensive package of criminal law reforms mind” has been used over the years to charac- aimed at combatting violent crime and illegal terize the state's prison system and its prisoners. drug trafficking. Once a person goes to prison, we don't hear much more about him or her. For the first time, this bill- the Violent Crime and Drug Enforcement Improvement Act But the efforts of a small group of Michi- of 1982- would make it a Federal crime to gan prisoners are becoming increasingly more sell or distribute controlled substances in or apparent and appreciated by many citizens who near a secondary or elementary school. have benefitted from their contributions. (Continued on page two) (See MICHIGAN,page four) IN THIS ISSUE— Senate Hearings. ANTI-CRIME BILL:Legislation Introduced …………………1 OKLAHOMA REFORM SCHOOLS: MICHIGAN: A Money Saving Plan…………………………………1 BRUTALITY CHARGES PROBED OKLAHOMA:Investigating Reform Schools …………………1 U.S. Senate investigators on May 27 clashed "Reach Out And Touch Someone"…………………………………………5 with Oklahoma reform school officials over their assertion they had been cleared of wrongdoing FBI: No Sympathy From Them………………………………………6 by state authorities in a probe of brutality and UTAH:Prison Industries Certified ………………………………………6 ## sexual abuse against teenagers Sam Houston Invites Y'All……………………………………………………………7 Officials of the State Department of Human Resources(DHR) appeared before the Juvenile FEELING BAD? Call ACA For New Book…………………7 Justice Subcommittee to rebut specific charges JOB LISTING……………………………………………………………………………8 of brutality and sexual abuse of residents of six state juvenile homes. LOUISIANA:Target of DOJ Suit………………………………………8 The leadoff witness,George Miller, the CORRECTIONS BOOKSHELF…………………………………………8 department director's top aide,said the Okla- MISSOURI: Adopts New Parole Guidelines…………………9 homa State Bureau of Investigations “has found no support for the allegations pertaining to the ACROSS THE NATION…………………………………………………………10 juvenile programs operated by the department.” (See OKLAHOMA, page five) Page 2 CORRECTIONS DIGEST The bill,which has strong bi-partisan support,is being pushed by Thurmond,chairman of thepowerful Senate Judiciary Committee,and byBiden,who has been calling for criminal justicereforms for several years,particularly those changesthat are needed to beef up Federal anti-narcoticsefforts. The bill calls for reforms in the followingareas: ● Bail reform; ● Witness-victim protection; ● Amending penalties for drug offenses; ● Protection of Federal officials; ● Sentencing reform; ● Criminal forfeiture of assets; ● Amending procedural provisions related tothe insanity defense and mental competency; ● Surplus Federal property;and ● Miscellaneous criminal justice improvements The bill seeks reform in several of the areashighlighted by the Attorney General's Task Forceon Violent Crime,which issued its report andrecommendations in August,1981(see "The Presi-dent Should Support Violent Crime Recommen-dations,Task Force Leader Bell Says,"CD,Vol. 12,No.18,Aug.28,1981,page 1). ## “Hampered By Outdated Laws...” At a news conference in Washington on May 26,Sen.Thurmond said he believes the bill not only hasstrong bi-partisan support but also has the support ofPresident Reagan. "The U.S.Justice Department and Senators PaulLaxalt(R-Nev.)and Orrin G.Hatch(R-Utah)are alsoto be commended for their help with this importantmeasure,"Thurmond told reporters. According to Thurmond,the purpose of the billis to give law enforcement the tools it needs

FAQs

Who introduced the bipartisan anti-crime bill covered in this issue?

Senators Strom Thurmond and Joseph Biden introduced the bill described in this issue.

What major federal action does the Violent Crime and Drug Enforcement Improvement Act of 1982 aim to take?

The bill would make certain controlled-substance sales or distributions near secondary or elementary schools a federal crime and includes broader reforms for violent crime and drug trafficking enforcement.

What types of reforms does the bill propose for the criminal justice system?

The issue lists reforms such as bail reform, witness-victim protection, amending penalties for drug offenses, protection of federal officials, sentencing reform, criminal forfeiture of assets, and procedural changes related to the insanity defense and mental competency.

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