Drop the Rock Coalition Meeting

Join the campaign to repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws! The Rockefeller Drug Laws: Ineffective, Unjust, Wasteful, Marked by Racial Bias. - Despite so-called reforms, more drug offenders have been sent to state prison in 2007 than in 2006, 2005 and in 2004. - Over 13,000 people remain behind bars serving time under the Rockefeller Drug Laws. - Studies show that the majority of people who use and sell drugs are white, however 90% of people incarcerated under the Rockefeller Drug Laws are African-American and Latino. - Research continues to prove that drug treatment is less expensive than incarceration. It is also more effective in reducing crime and helping people overcome addiction. Repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws Now! Drop the Rock supports the repeal of the Rockefeller Drug Laws. - Restore sentencing discretion to trial judges in all drug cases. - Significantly reduce sentence lengths for drug offenses. - Ensure changes in the drug laws apply to those already incarcerated. - Increase funding for alternatives to incarceration including drug treatment, education and job training. Join us for our next Drop the Rock Coalition meeting. Help us plan upcoming advocacy and educational events. To get involved call Caitlin Dunklee, Drop the Rock Coordinator at 212-254-5700 x339 or email her at cdunklee@correctionalassociation.org. For more information, see: http://www.droptherock.org/.