James Forman, Jr. Quotes
I find it very frustrating how much passing the buck there is in the criminal justice system when it comes to taking responsibility for outcomes.
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I find it very frustrating how much passing the buck there is in the criminal justice system when it comes to taking responsibility for outcomes.
