State of Connecticut Archives: on Crime

Support the death penalty in Connecticut.
Require that crimes based on race, ethnic background, religious belief, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation be prosecuted as hate crimes.

Source: 2006 CT Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test Nov 7, 2006

End parole for repeat violent offenders.
Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.

Source: 2006 CT Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test Nov 7, 2006

Protect individuals to ensure government works for all citizens

Supported legislation to combat the state's opioid crisis

Supported legislation to strengthen human trafficking laws
Supported the establishment of a cancer relief fund to support firefighters afflicted by cancer from their job
Supported increased penalties for those who are convicted of animal abuse
Expanded dementia training requirements for nursing home staff

Source: 2018 CT Governor campaign website SrinivasanForGovernor.com Mar 11, 2017

The above quotations are from State of Connecticut Politicians: Archives. Click here for definitions & background information on Crime. Click here for other issues (main summary page).
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