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Oppose Private Prisons Coming to Hawaii

Published by jalbertini on April 22nd, 2014 in Hawaii Independence, Public Events, Social Justice, Take Action!.

ATTENTION!  Hearing for SCR 120 (Private prisons coming to Hawaii) has been set for Thursday, Apr. 24th at 3:45 PM.  Send in testimony by Wed., at 3:45 pm! OPPOSING SCR120 Mahalo!

My testimony is below.
Jim Albertini
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino, Chair
Rep. Kaniela Ing, Vice Chair
Rep. Sharon E. Har
Rep. Roy M. Takumi
Rep. Linda Ichiyama
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita
Rep. Gregg Takayama
Rep. Bob McDermott
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE:
Thursday, April 24, 2014
TIME:
3:45 PM
PLACE:
Conference Room 312
State Capitol
415 South Beretania Street
A G E N D A
SCR 120, SD2
(SSCR3267)
Status
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO EXPLORE A COMPETITIVELY PROCURED PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR A NEW SYSTEM OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THAT MAY INCLUDE REENTRY CENTERS, REPORTING CENTERS, TREATMENT CENTERS, PRISONS, JAILS, AND HALFWAY HOMES, TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE STATE AND ITS COUNTIES.
PBS
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

SCR120
Submitted on: 4/22/2014
Testimony for PBS on Apr 24, 2014 15:45PM in Conference Room 312

Submitted By Organization Testifier Position Present at Hearing
Jim Albertini Malu ‘Aina Oppose No

Comments: Aloha Legislators, Our organization strongly opposes SCR 120 and the move to bring private prison corporations to Hawaii to profit off the backs and misery of Native Hawaiians who make up more than 60% of Hawaii prisoners. In 1970, Hawaii had less than 1000 people locked up statewide. Today it’s nearly 6,000. That’s nearly a 6 fold increase when the population has not even doubled. Something is very wrong. Hawaii already has more than enough prison bed space to confine those who are a danger to the community. It’s time we move in a different direction, and start reducing, not expanding Hawaii’s prison population. Private prisons are not interested in reducing prison populations. They want expansion of prisoners and profits. Our organization supports Ohana Ho’opakele’s constructive call for Pu’uhonua or wellness centers, places of healing, on every island, instead of building new prisons to keep locking up more Hawaiians. Pu’uhonua is a traditional Hawaiian right guaranteed under Article 12, Section 7 of the State Constitution. Ho’oponopono is the process of making right and healing individuals, families and our communities. Our organization echos Ohana Ho’opakele’s call: “No More Prisons –public or private! Defeat SCR 120. Pu’uhonua is the way to go.” Mahalo. Jim Albertini, president of Malu ‘Aina

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