To prevent overcrowding, in addition to fines, court's ought to consider utilizing community enlightening services, as opposed to trash pick-up community service – typical of “community service”

Created by Criminal Justice student, Robert Rizzo, The Fresh Start Initiative is petitioning to allow individuals facing minor drug possession charges to participate in community outreach programs such as, providing testimonials at schools, participating in community gardens, volunteering at food shelters etc., in lieu of jail time. We are petitioning as the more community members whom support our idea, the more likely organizations will want to work with us.

In effect, applicants may contact us, we contact their legal representation, and offer services their legal aid can choose to address during court proceedings.

Essentially, the Fresh Start Initiation views court ordered participation in local community garden, etc., to be more productive than locking them in an already crowded penitentiary.

Those involved in the Fresh Start Initiative are responsible for arranging such activities, networking with groups in the southwestern Pennsylvania area whom support our ideas and concerns.

All inquiries can be directed to: drugabuse.info.pa@gmail.com

Please sign our petition, started 03/15/2018



