JUSTICE TEMPERED WITH COMPASSION

MY BACKGROUND & VISION 

 

It is time to elect new leadership to bring much needed change to Clayton County Superior Court. I bring nearly 15 years of  judicial experience with me to this position.  A current student pursing a Master’s in Judicial Studies, I am well versed in the law, rules, procedures, policy, and practices.  My philosophy is justice tempered with fairness, integrity, and compassion.  

 

As a single-mother, with a front row seat to the challenges and perils of growing up in current society, I want to ensure youthful offenders have an opportunity to rebound in the event they find themselves involved with the justice system for less serious, non-violent offenses. If elected, I will  implement restorative, fair, and  balanced justice.

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The criminal justice system must incorporate the science of brain development, and its impact on behaviors into crime reduction strategies. The failure to adequately serve youthful offenders is something we as a community can not afford to continue. Putting Clayton County at the forefront of the important task of serving our young people by employing best practice strategies designed to address the needs of both the community and the accused. Equipping participants with the life-skills and tools to allow them to lead productive lives while simultaneously improving community safety, strengthening the workforce, and improving educational outcomes allowing young people to remain in school. 

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Additionally, I recognize the need for new leadership, and a new vision for Clayton County, to bring fresh new ideas to reality.  It is my ultimate desire to bring positive change to Clayton County. The belief that one can continue to do the same thing, and benefit from a different, favorable result is the definition of insanity. Let’s stop the insanity, Elect Deitra Butler Judge for Superior Court!