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Community Court: A Kinder, Gentler Way?

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Newark Municipal Court Judge Victoria Pratt: her unusual approach to handling low level, non-violent crime by using support, scolding and social services to salvage, rather than punish. Featuring Rutgers Criminal Justice Prof. Todd Clear, author of "The Punishment Imperative."

Aired: 12/17/16

Rating: NR

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