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Community Court: A Kinder, Gentler Way?

Newark's innovative "Community Court" and its judge, Victoria Pratt

Aired 12/17/2016 | Rating NR

Due Process

Community Court: A Kinder, Gentler Way?

Special | 26m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

Newark's innovative "Community Court" and its judge, Victoria Pratt

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 12/17/2016 | Rating NR

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Due Process

Community Court: A Kinder, Gentler Way?

Special | 26m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

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 12/17/2016 | Rating NR

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