
Chesa Boudin Grew up Visiting His Parents in Prison. He Later Became San Francisco DA.
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Navigating Progressive Prosecutorial Challenges
This chapter investigates the dynamics of a political campaign for criminal justice reform in San Francisco, spotlighting candidates who aspire to be progressive prosecutors. It examines the gap between public preference for rehabilitation and actual policy actions, as well as the innovative initiatives aimed at supporting victims and reducing incarceration. The discussion also addresses the resistance faced by reform-minded prosecutors and the ethical contradictions within the current justice system.
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