8. CT.: Gov. Rell: Divert non-violent offenders, closed prison in Dec. 2009

15. Michigan and Florida business coalitions calling for measures to control prison spending

20. TX.: 83% for treatment vs. prison for low-level possession

21. FL: Public and prison staff: re-offense more likely after prison

22. GA: 81% for parole of nonviolent offenders

25. 75% of U.S.: restitution & community service an effective approach.

31. Cost/benefit analysis

32. Performance measures

34. Employed offenders on supervision are twice as likely to succeed

35. In-prison vocational training = 9% less re-offending

36. Provide job placement

37. Protect employers from lawsuits for hiring ex-offenders

41. Probationers pay $600 million in child support

42. 85% of female inmates nonviolent – average 2.2 children

45. State corrections costs up 300% plus since 1987

54. Hawaii HOPE Court with regular testing, treatment as needed, and weekend jail in few cases of non-compliance: 2/3 less re-offending, costs a third of drug court.

59. Elements may include work, treatment as needed, literacy and other instruction, job placement, meeting restitution obligations, contribution to daily cost as able, and enforced prohibition on substance abuse

64. How much crime reduction is achieved for each dollar spent on prison versus probation, parole, and prevention?

66. Which treatment, education, and work programs most reduce re-offending for each type of offender?