The Family Preservation Act is a solutions-focused policy that addresses the root causes of crime. The bill is modeled on legislation from other states that provide community-based alternatives to prison and/or jail to prioritize safety while keeping families together.
This bill encourages the use of community-based alternatives including, but not limited to:
- therapy
- case management
- recovery services
- vocational and educational services
- job training
and more for Kentuckians who are parenting minor children and convicted of low-level drug and property crimes.
Community-based alternatives continue to require parents to face the consequences of their conviction but reduce the impact on Kentucky kids.
