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“Building prisons to fight crime is like building cemeteries to fight disease.”

Quote by Jack Levin

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Born on June 7, 1936, Jack Levin is an accomplished educator with extensive experience and notable contributions to the field of education. He is dedicated to promoting educational reform and enhancing the quality of education. more

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