Jennifer Doleac

Jennifer Doleac, an economist and director of the Criminal Justice program at Arnold Ventures, dives into her book on criminal justice reform. She reveals how small-scale reforms can significantly reduce recidivism, emphasizing that leniency can actually enhance public safety. The discussion covers the surprising benefits of dismissing misdemeanor cases, the pitfalls of harsh probation conditions, and how evidence-based policies can reshape the system. Doleac argues for a scientific approach to policy, advocating for trial-and-error methods to foster effective change.