House, Senate lawmakers push for early parole reform.

UNITED States. Congress. Senate; PAROLE; LIFE sentences; LEGISLATORS; REFORMS; REWARD (Psychology); CRIME victims

The artcile reports that the Michigan prison policy fails to consider good behavior and rehabilitation when it comes to parole, some advocates say. Topics discussed include Carter is a sponsor of legislation intended to allow more consideration of prisoner self-improvement efforts rather than focus on time served.; and the Senate sponsor, Sen. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, said he hopes it will work with the House package to make this change.