Public Safety & Criminal Justice

All Marylanders deserve to feel and be safe.

All Marylanders deserve to feel and be safe in their homes, streets, places of worship, and communities. Shelly supports creating trust, connection, and a sense of shared responsibility within the community, among all residents and law enforcement.

Shelly supports reforms that address:

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Mass incarceration and racial disparities in the criminal justice system

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Providing appropriate resources and support for first responders

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Expedient testing, monitoring, and tracking of sexual assault kits

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Education and policies to combat human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault

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Common sense gun safety measures including safe storage, regulating access, and universal background checks

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Reducing recidivism and providing quality programming for people who are formerly incarcerated

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Reforms to the criminal justice and prison system

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Proactive prevention policies, including mediation and restorative justice

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Evidenced-based treatment for substance users including harm reduction programs

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Sentencing reform, including eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent offenders

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Justice and support for victims and survivors

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Effective, evidence-based solutions to deter at-risk youth and adults, including diversion programs and increased opportunities for employment and recreation

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Support, resources, and education to combat hate crimes

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