Making people whole after they've been hurt by the drug war is a complex issue, but here are some ideas:
- Expungement and Pardons: Clear criminal records for non-violent drug offenses, restoring rights and opportunities.
- Financial Compensation: Provide restitution or reparations for wrongful convictions, lost income, and other harms.
- Access to Services: Offer job training, education, healthcare, and housing support to help individuals rebuild.
- Community Investment: Direct funds to communities hit hardest by the drug war, supporting local initiatives and economic development.
Some potential models:
- Marijuana Pardons: Like Biden's 2022 pardons, this could be expanded to other substances as well.
- Reparative Justice Funds: Allocate funds for those impacted, similar to efforts in other social justice contexts.
- Pathways to Citizenship: For those affected by enforcement actions, like families separated by deportation.
Want to explore specific groups (e.g., incarcerated individuals, families impacted) or types of restitution? 
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