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New Report: Analyzing State Sentencing Reforms and Racial Disparities in Selected State Prison Populations
CCJ brief "examines whether and how sentencing law changes affected imprisonment disparities in 12 states" Read More 04-12-2024
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Digging Deeper into the Dark Web of Prison Profiteering
Worth Rises offers The Prison Industry Corporate Data Base Read More 04-11-2024
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Building the Table: A Right to Quality and Continuous Health Care for People Incarcerated and Returning from Incarceration
People released from prison are 12 times more likely to die than others Read More 04-10-2024
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Mental and Physical Health Morbidity among People in Prisons: an Umbrella Review
"People in prisons have a specific pattern of morbidity that represents an opportunity for public health to address." Read More 04-09-2024
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How The Criminal Legal System Coerces People into Pleading Guilty
Plea agreements are a dangerous yet pervasive cornerstone of the U.S. criminal legal system Read More 04-08-2024
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How Texas' Cash Bail System and Under-Resourced Jails Can Wreak Havoc on Women Who are Poor
In Texas, money can make a difference in how much time people who are legally presumed innocent sit behind bars awaiting the outcome of criminal cases Read More 04-08-2024
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Medicaid's New Role in Advancing Reentry: Key Policy Changes
Fact sheet summarizes recent changes that are taking effect. Read More 04-08-2024
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One Man's Account of Grieving in Prison
Experiencing the death of a loved one while in prison brings a range of emotions, especially when you can't say your final goodbye Read More 04-08-2024
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US Prisons Are Not "Equipped or Designed" for the Growing Population of Elderly People
Report reveals the number of incarcerated individuals 55 or older are nearly five times what it was thirty years ago Read More 04-07-2024
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Why Inclusive Criminal Justice Research Matters
Engaging with impacted community leaders can help contextualize data and drive solutions Read More 04-02-2024
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Research Spotlight: PrisonOversight.Org Equips the Fight for Accountability in Jails and Prisons
Acording to Prison Oversight's map 19 states and the District of Columbia have an external, independent prison oversight body, while 31 states do not. Read More 03-31-2024
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Unique Jail Workforce Training Instructs Individuals How to Become Beekeepers
Participants who complete the program are eligible to obtain a beekeepers apprentice certificate from the University of Florida Read More 03-29-2024
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For the Curious or Anyone Who Has Never Been Incarcerated: What a Day in Prison is Really Like
Life in prison is harsh, traumatizing, and isolating for the people forced to endure it Read More 03-28-2024
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Even Where Abortion Is Legal, People in Jail Face Huge Barriers
New reviews of jail policies in 13 states found vague, confusing or nonexistent guidelines and major hurdles to obtaining an abortion Read More 03-27-2024
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Five Reasons the U.S. Has the Highest Recidivism Rate
Article details how the justice system's foundation sets up justice-involved individuals to fail Read More 03-26-2024
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Protect and Redirect: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth Out of the Justice System
Jurisdictions across the country are advancing reforms to expand and improve diversion Read More 03-24-2024
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Overcoming the Housing Crisis Facing Returning Citizens
"Being houseless has broad implications on a person’s transition from incarceration to their community" Read More 03-22-2024
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How One Non-Profit is Helping Reentrants with Transportation
Ride 2 Work will provide e-bikes will provide e-bikes to travel to jobs, "appointments, and other places" Read More 03-22-2024
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Reentry and the Social Compact. "Becoming Free is a Process of Social Integration."
Talk of "second chances" is endemic, but many people never got a first one. Read More 03-19-2024
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Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative to Receive $963,000 Through Government Funding
Funding will be used for reentry, prison education, and workforce development Read More 03-16-2024
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New State Bill Seeks to Prohibit Colleges and Universities from Requiring Potential Students from Disclosing Their School Disciplinary History
Studies show that Black and Hispanic students are more likely to be suspended or expelled than white students Read More 03-15-2024
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Tenth-Anniversary Edition of The Whole Pie Report Provides the Big Picture of Mass Incarceration — and Busts 10 of the Most Persistent Myths about Prisons, Jails, and Crime
New report shows prison and jail populations rebounding after the pandemic and warns of the return of so-called "tough-on-crime "laws Read More 03-15-2024
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He’s in an Ohio Prison for Exposing Someone to HIV - Even Though He Couldn't Transmit the Virus
Ohio has six laws that criminalize living with HIV, leading to at least 200 prosecutions in recent years Read More 03-13-2024
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Second Warden of Problematic Federal Women's Prison Fired
Government claims warden retaliated against an incarcerated woman who testified in a lawsuit against the prison Read More 03-12-2024
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New Report, Women's Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024
Report shows the unique and troubling role that jails play in women’s incarceration. Read More 03-10-2024
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Is Early Release for Some a New Approach to Rehabilitation?
Groundbreaking initiatives are merging early release with education for prisoners, aiming for successful societal reintegration and reduced recidivism Read More 03-09-2024
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What Are Clemency Voters?
The National Council For Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls demand commitments from politicians running for office that they will support clemency Read More 03-07-2024
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Over 60 Prosecutors from Across the U.S to Visit Prisons in Their Localities
Visits will allow prosecutors to witness "the often deeply disturbing realities of incarceration" Read More 03-06-2024
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New Report Scrutinizes Private Prisons in the U.S.
Political influence plays a part in the growth of private prisons Read More 03-05-2024
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Keeping Service Members Transitioning into the Community Out of the Criminal Legal System
More than 25 percent of all veterans have difficulty transitioning from military to civilian life Read More 03-02-2024
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Are Prisons "Food Deserts"?
Three dollars a day to feed each incarcerated person does not allow a healthy diet Read More 03-01-2024
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A Closer Look at How Many Women and Men Were Released from Prison Last Year
Using data from 2019, Prison Policy Initiative "drilled down" into the most recent data available to come up with the numbers Read More 02-29-2024
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How One State is Tackling the High Recidivism Rate in Its Rural Counties
Successful reentry is more difficult when resources are miles away Read More 02-28-2024
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Recommendations to Improve Correctional Policy and Practices Relating to Incarcerated Trans People
In their own words incarcerated Trans people shed light on their daily lives in prison Read More 02-27-2024
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County Receives Nearly $5 Million to Give a Boost to Transitional Employment for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Temporary employment gives individuals a chance to learn new skills to join the workforce Read More 02-25-2024
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Prison Ministry's Reentry Program Successful in Reducing Recidivism Rate
Program has a 4 percent recidivism rate compared to a fifty percent national rate Read More 02-23-2024
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Reentry Centers Ask: Where is the Money from Prison Closures?
Organizations helping run the locations for people released from prison warned that without state funding, the centers "won't survive" Read More 02-22-2024
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Cautionary Jails: Deconstructing the Three "C"s of Jail Construction Arguments
Building a new jail can lead to "buyers remorse" Read More 02-21-2024
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Prison System Works to Combat Health Care Coverage Gap by Enrolling People in Medicaid before Release
Effort is a win-win situation for prisons and people reentering their community. Read More 02-20-2024
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A History of Holding Parents Responsible for Their Child's Crime
Efforts to hold parents accountable for their children’s behaviors go back to the early 1900s Read More 02-18-2024
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"How Mandatory Minimums Perpetuate Mass Incarceration and What to Do About It"
Eliminating mandatory minimum sentencing laws is essential to creating a more just and equitable criminal justice system. Read More 02-16-2024
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The Problem with Criminal Records: Discrepancies Between State Reports and Private-Sector Background Checks
Study shows private-sector background checks are laden with false-positive and false-negative errors Read More 02-15-2024
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What You Can Do to Make a Campuses More Welcome to Justice Involved Students
Five actions you can take to advocate for a more inclusive, equitable campus Read More 02-14-2024
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"Somebody's Child", A New Project Brings Families to Federal Death Row
"The Death Row Visitation Project was an attempt to make something good out of something horrific." Read More 02-13-2024
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A Proposal to Reduce Unnecessary Incarceration
Report introducing the Public Safety and Prison Reduction Act Read More 02-10-2024
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Chicago Program Aids Formerly Incarcerated Individuals in Rebuilding Their Lives
Helping Others Obtain Destiny (H.O.O.D) provides essential skills to better aid in achieving a successful reentry Read More 02-10-2024
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"Endless Nightmare": Torture and Inhuman Treatment in Solitary Confinement in U.S. Immigration Detention
Report cites President Biden for failing to keep his campaign promise to end solitary confinement as "the recent trend under the current administration reflects an increase in frequency and duration." Read More 02-08-2024
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How Research Can Improve Disability Access in the Legal System
New report and expert panel demonstrate the need to focus research and implementation on people with lived experiences Read More 02-07-2024
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A Must Read: Prisoners in the U.S. Are Part of a Hidden Workforce Linked to Hundreds of Popular Food Brands
AP investigation into prison labor tied hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of agricultural products to goods sold on the open market Read More 02-06-2024
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Data on Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes from Prisons and Jails: Results from a Feasibility Study
Through various data collections, BJS has historically collected basic information on maternal health on an ad-hoc basis, Read More 02-03-2024
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Vera Institute of Justice Issues Report on the Growth of Electronic Monitoring in the United States
The number of people on electronic monitoring grew almost tenfold between 2005 and 2022 despite the costs and harms that surround it Read More 02-03-2024
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Responding to Crimes of a Sexual Nature: What We Really Want Is No More Victims
Research brief examines misconceptions around crimes of a sexual nature (CSN) that contribute to the rise in imprisonment rates and the lengthening of sentences Read More 02-02-2024
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Recommendations for Transforming California's Infamous San Quentin Prison
A new state report's innovative recommendations reimagine the facility as one focused on rehabilitation, not just punishment Read More 01-31-2024
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Why States Should Ban "Crime Free" Housing
Study show "crime free: housing violates civil rights and doesn't reduce crime Read More 01-30-2024
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Dignity Principles: A Guide to Ensure the Humane Treatment of People in U.S. Carceral Settings
Links to numerous resources from organizations working to make prisons more humane provided Read More 01-27-2024
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Right on Crime Asks Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board to Consider Conservative Principles of Justice, Fairness, and Community Well-being
National conservative criminal justice campaign assert changes pose unwarranted restrictions Read More 01-26-2024
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Zombie Politics: The Return of Failed Criminal Legal System Policies
Briefing proposes the best arguments states can use to fight tough-on-crime laws before attempts are made in their states Read More 01-25-2024
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The Long and Unequal Burden of Criminal Justice Debt
Compared with civil debts, criminal are subject to longer enforcement periods in 68% percent of states Read More 01-25-2024
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Fear of Flying: Trans People in Utah Could Face 6 Months in Jail for Bathroom Use Under New Bill
What does that mean for trans people catching connecting flights at Utah's airports? Read More 01-23-2024
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Is It Prison Overcrowding or Understaffing That Causes Chaos?
The Board of Parole can grant more paroles to help stem overcrowding and understaffing Read More 01-22-2024
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The Council on Criminal Justice Annual Report
CCJ 0ffer reports on trends in ten major crimes Read More 01-22-2024
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An Incarcerated Woman Exposes the Consequences of Food Insecurity in Prison
Some officers leave half eaten food for prison workers in recognition of the small portions and substandard food they are allotted. Read More 01-18-2024
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New Report: "How Mass Incarceration Deepens Inequality and Harms Public Safety."
The report the final installment in the “One in Five” series, examines numerous criminal legal laws and policies – such as fines, fees, predatory pricing, exploitative wages, collateral consequences Read More 01-17-2024
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Should Video Visits for Families of People in Jail and Prison Be Free?
Video visits connect people in prison with their loved ones, but there are draw backs Read More 01-16-2024
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How Bad is the Shortage of Prison Staff Workers?
Staffing shortages take a toll on the workers and incarcerated individuals alike Read More 01-13-2024
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What Percentage of Adults with Mental Illness is on Probation?
A lack of resources contributes to people with a mental health illness being put on probation, rather than obtaining the help that they need, Read More 01-12-2024
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Check out Employment Opportunities, $50,00 Purpose Prize Award, Policy and Culture Pilot Project Site Sought
Don't miss the deadlines to respond Read More 01-11-2024
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Correctional Industries: How Governments Exploit Prison Labor to Subsidize Their Budgets
For over a century states have used the Thirteenth Amendment's exception clause to implement slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishment Read More 01-10-2024
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Force Multipliers: How the Criminal legal and Child Welfare Systems Cooperate to Punish Families
Report: "Child welfare investigations bring parents and children in closer contact with the criminal legal system" Read More 01-09-2024
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The Federal Prison System Faces Several Crisis Situations in 2024
Program facing cuts will cause overcrowding. A $2 billion backlog for maintenance and repairs, as well as short staffing are some of the problems cited Read More 01-07-2024
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Eight Ways YOU Can Advance Justice Reform This Year
"Every person can play a part in ending mass incarceration" Read More 01-05-2024
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Lawsuit Accuses Major Fast Food Restaurants in One Stat Depend on "Prison Slavery"
A federal lawsuit claims in Alabama is guilty of a "labor trafficking scheme" Read More 01-05-2024
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Opinion: Trauma-Informed 'Hubs' Reduce Chicago Youth Incarceration
Hubs include mental health and behavioral therapies, information-packed tours to
places including a Black History Museum and academic and vocational classrooms and workshops at Chicago State University and the City Colleges of Chicago Read More 01-03-2024
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Public Comments Requested on Proposed New Collection: National Prisoner Statistics Program: Maternal Health Supplement
BJS encourages comments for 60 days through January 22, 2024, on the National Prisoner Statistics program: Maternal Health Supplement Read More 01-02-2024
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Georgetown Detention Center's Boat-Building Program Aids Incarcerated Men in Reintegration
Incarcerated individuals learn valuable skills, even if they don't go into the boat building business Read More 12-31-2023
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Not a Luxury: How Technology Can Protect Inmate Mental Health
Corrections 1 declares ..."we must understand how technology can provide opportunities and instill the hope central to successful rehabilitation and reintegration" Read More 12-31-2023
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Fact Sheet: Justice Department Improvements to the Clemency Process
The Justice Department reports it is "committed to improving the clemency application process to make it more transparent, accessible and user-friendly" Read More 12-29-2023
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How Often Do People Actually Return To Prison? It's Unclear
States define recidivism differently, which can result in misleading interpretations of the statistics. Read More 12-28-2023
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The Innocence Project Shares 11 Best Books of 2023
"A list of powerful reads, both new and old, that will take your understanding of justice to the next level" Read More 12-27-2023
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ICYMI:: Updated Data and Charts: Incarceration Stats by Race, Ethnicity, and Gender for all 50 States and D.C.
PPI provides new data visualizations and updated tables show the national landscape of persistent racial disparity in state prisons and local jails. Read More 12-26-2023
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Top Trends in Criminal Legal Reform, 2023
Explore key changes formerly incarcerated activists, lawmakers, and advocates took to challenge mass incarceration in at least 10 states in 2023. Read More 12-23-2023
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2024 Is the Year to Keep Shrinking Mass Incarceration
Vera Institute: "We can continue turning the injustices of today into tomorrow's dark history." Read More 12-22-2023
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of the First Step Act
FBOP explains the positive results of the First Chance Act Read More 12-21-2023
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Unlocking Hidden Talent: A Handbook for Employers
"If you want to reduce crime, and you want to provide a strength to your communities a job is the best indicator for success," said Right On Crime Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney, Brett Tolman. Read More 12-20-2023
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The Crime Report Will Close Down Operations December 31
For 15 years The Crime Report was recognized as a premier source for news concerning the criminal legal system Read More 12-19-2023
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What It's Like Watching My Friends Die in Prison
Sitting with death as a hospice worker in a maximum-security prison Read More 12-17-2023
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Jail Inmates in 2022 – Statistical Tables
At midyear 2022, local jails held 663,100 persons in custody, 4% more than the year before Read More 12-15-2023
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Delegation Pushes Bureau of Prisons to Open Vermont's First Federal Prison Reentry Center
Vermont is one of two states in the country without an RRC, also known as a halfway house. Read More 12-14-2023
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New Fact Sheets Reveal Racial Disparities in Youth Incarceration Remain Stagnate
Despite significant drops in youth incarceration over a decade, youth of color remain vastly more likely to be incarcerated than their white peers Read More 12-13-2023
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Hundreds of Californians Released from Prison Could Receive $2,400 Under New State Re-Entry Program
New program is a 'game changer' and the 1st of its kind in the nation, CEO of nonprofit says Read More 12-12-2023
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Meet Fury Young Who Brings Music from the Inside of Prison to Those on the Outside
On Dec 16, there will be a celebration of the 10 year historic milestone of "Die Jim Crow" with the premiere of "DJCX or How We Got FREER. The event will be live streamed. Read More 12-12-2023
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How Chicago's Electric Monitoring Program Fail Women and Domestic Violence Survivors
Advocates say the Cook County Sheriff’s Department’s house-arrest policies trap women in unsafe situations Read More 12-10-2023
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One in Five: Racial Disparity in Imprisonment — Causes and Remedies
Report examines three causes of racial disparity in imprisonment and presents a series of promising reforms from over 50 jurisdictions across the country that can mitigate their impact. Read More 12-08-2023
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Anti-Recidivism Program Targeting Previously Incarcerated Individuals Identified to be at Higher Risk of Involvement with Firearms Lands $2M from Feds
The $2 million federal grant is aimed at expanding the PRESS (Program for Reintegration, Engagement, Safety, and Support) initiative Read More 12-07-2023
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ICYMI: Study Connects Early Life Trauma with Violence later in lLfe
Nearly 2 out of every 3 men surveyed (62%) experienced between 5 and 9 different adverse childhood experiences (ACES) just at home Read More 12-06-2023
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Juvenile Detention Fees Cripple Families Financially, Opponents Say
31 states continue to charge families for the costs of managing their children behind bars Read More 12-05-2023
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Homecoming Project Matches People Returning from Prison to Temporary Homes with Hosts
Five years in, none of the participants have gone back to prison. And hosts are paid by the program. Read More 12-02-2023
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Winnable Criminal Justice Reforms in 2024
Guide is designed to facilitate the sharing of ideas and information across states. Read More 12-01-2023
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High Fees, Long Waits Cast Shadow Over New Criminal Expungement Laws
One state is facing a backlog of approximately 46,000 expungement applications, and has fallen up to two years behind in processing Read More 11-30-2023
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In Washington State, Prison Closure Divides Abolitionist Community
"The prison may have closed, but for me, shackled in the back of the transport, removed from my support networks, advocacy community, platform, and education, this did not feel like abolition." Read More 11-29-2023
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Norwegian Prison Model Comes to a Missouri Prison. What Does the Warden Think about That?
Some Missouri incarcerated run their own corner of the prison Read More 11-28-2023
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Sweet Potatoes Magee: Thanksgiving in Prison with a Service Dog in Training
A writer gives thanks for the community that has helped him endure incarceration. Read More 11-25-2023
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The Collaborative Courtroom: A Proposal
The fact that the defense is always seeking the "best" for the accused does not mean that the prosecution must always be seeking the “worst." Read More 11-25-2023
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Why Isn't Philanthropy Doing More to End Solitary Confinement?
A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake. Read More 11-22-2023
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Report, System Reforms to Reduce Youth Incarceration: Why We Must Explore Every Option Before Removing Any Young Person from Home
New report highlights reforms that states and local youth justice systems can and should adopt to combat the overuse of incarceration and maximize the success of youth who are placed in alternative-to-incarceration program Read More 11-21-2023
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A New Home for Formerly Incarcerated Women Opens in Madison WI
Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) and A New Way of Life joined forces to make this home possible. Read More 11-19-2023
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A New Warden Was Hired to End Abuse at a Federal Prison. His Own Officers Bribed Incarcerated Individuals to Attack Him
14 people incarcerated in one of the highest security federal prisons signed a letter with an urgent warning for prison officials: Several corrections officers were trying to bribe prisoners to attack the warden and one of his captains. Read More 11-17-2023
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New Study Finds Why Jail Deaths are Often So High
Study suggests that ongoing initiatives geared at reducing incarceration – and by extension, jail turnover – could help save lives Read More 11-16-2023
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Guilty by Association: When Parole and Probation Rules Disrupt Support Systems
Requiring people on supervision to avoid others with criminal legal system contact can actually hinder their success in the community Read More 11-15-2023
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How Education Creates a Pathway for Formerly Incarcerated People’s Reintegration
Supporting directly impacted students through the college application process is the key to ensure equitable access to higher education. Read More 11-14-2023
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Making the Grade: New Report Grades States on Their 2020 Redistricting Processes — Including Whether They Ended Prison Gerrymandering
Report highlights growing bipartisan support for counting incarcerated people in their home communities. Read More 11-11-2023
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Veterans in Prison: New Report Looks at Ways to Improve Incarceration and Reentry in Florida
Florida Policy Project outlines recommendations Read More 11-10-2023
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Pilot Walking the Last Mile Reentry Program Aims to Help Incarcerated People Gain Skills and Resources Necessary for a Successful Reentry
"By investing in rehabilitation and removing barriers to employment, we are creating opportunities for successful reentry,” says Georgia Commissioner of Labor Read More 11-09-2023
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Elections are Warped by Prison Gerrymandering Year After Year
How lawmakers miscount incarcerated people on the census and distort ballots Read More 11-08-2023
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Exploring Racial Disparities in Arrests among Native Americans in Flagstaff, Arizona
Native Americans were arrested at nearly 12 times the rate of white people, most often for misdemeanor "quality-of-life crimes" Read More 11-07-2023
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Must-Read: The Scandal That Never Happened. It Begins With a Suicide Note from a High Level Court Employee
This is the story of a horrendous injustice and the three people who tried to expose it. Read More 11-05-2023
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Children of Incarcerated People Are Being Denied the Right to Parental Care
Child separation policy — routinely, legally, and methodically — is commonly imposed upon incarcerated people in the US. Read More 11-03-2023
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On Resilience: Being Convicted of a Sex Crime Can Extend Restrictions Until Death
For some, having your life constrained and restricted, even after your sentence is over, has become a fact of life Read More 11-02-2023
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One in Five. Disparities in Crime and Policing
The Sentencing Project releases the second installment of the "One in Five" series. Read More 11-02-2023
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Not an Alternative: The Myths, Harms, and Expansion of Pretrial Electronic Monitoring
The expansion of pretrial electronic monitoring across 70 counties threatens to undermine Illinois’ groundbreaking Pretrial Fairness Act, despite both the lack of evidence of EM's efficacy and its well-documented flaws and harms. Read More 10-31-2023
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Why Punishing People in Jail and Prison Isn't Working
States spend billions of dollars each year on corrections. Imagine if these resources were redirected to jobs, education, health care, and other solutions that help people lead safe and healthy lives. Read More 10-29-2023
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Ten Statistics About the Scale and Impact of Mass Incarceration in the U.S.
A curated list of some of the most useful statistics to help the public comprehend the magnitude of criminalization in the U.S. Read More 10-27-2023
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$6.5 Million'Pathways to Hope' Grant to Support Women in Aliceville Federal Prison
"$6.5 million grant is designed to give women in the prison training and education for a successful reentry into the community and be successful in their future full-time jobs.” Read More 10-26-2023
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The Path Out of 'Post-Conviction Poverty'
Ingrid Archie is the Organizing Director for TimeDone speaks on the importance of expungement Read More 10-25-2023
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Using Formerly Incarcerated Individuals to Help People Who Were Just Released from County Jails Cuts Recidivism
During the first year in the program, about 72% of participants were not re-arrested or incarcerated in jail, as compared to 66% for those who were not participating in the program. Read More 10-24-2023
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Abolitionist Prison Litigation
There has long been a perceived tension between abolition and prison-conditions litigation. This piece offers a path forward for such litigation that is consistent with abolitionist goals. Read More 10-22-2023
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Mother Sues Alabama Jail After Being Forced to Give Birth Alone in a Shower
Ashly Caswell Caswell reportedly screamed in pain for hours after her water broke, demanding medication and asking to go to the hospital, but she was dismissed or ignored by jail staff Read More 10-20-2023
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New Resource: Prison Discipline Policies in 50 States
Prison Policy Initiative collection of prison discipline policies covers all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and highlights how each system classifies the severity of offenses and punishments Read More 10-19-2023
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Expanding the Vote: State Felony Disenfranchisement Reform 1997 - 2023. Where Does Your State Stand?
Over 2 million Americans have regained the right to vote since 1997 Read More 10-18-2023
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Incarcerated Women from VADOC's State Farm Work Center Care for Retired Horses, Gaining Valuable Job Skills
The horse program at State Farm Work Center is a public/private partnership between the VADOC and the James River Horse Foundation Read More 10-17-2023
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A Place to Be Free: Life is Hard. Coming back home shouldn't be harder.
Of the more than 500 reentry facilities in the United States today, most operate under rules that mirror the prison environment Read More 10-14-2023
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Autism and the Criminal Justice System
Policy brief outlines recommendations for the criminal justice system to improve outcomes and exitways for autistic individuals Read More 10-13-2023
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One in Five: Ending Racial Inequity in Incarceration
One in five Black men born in 2001 is likely to experience imprisonment within their lifetime, a decline from one in three for those born in 1981. Pushback from policymakers threatens further progress in reducing racial inequity in incarceration. Read More 10-12-2023
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School-to-Prison Pipeline Uncovered and Explained by Expert Panel
The school-to-prison pipeline event was inspired by the experiences of two formerly incarcerated men who were "processed through the pipeline" Read More 10-11-2023
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Redemption Songs: The Forgotten History of American Prison Music
From blues to gospel, country to rap, people have been making music behind bars for decades. Here’s why we should all tune in. Read More 10-10-2023
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People Need Transportation Access After Release from Jail and Prison
Studies show that transportation access lowers the chances of recidivism Read More 10-09-2023
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A Lab Test That Experts Liken to a Witch Trial Is Helping Send Women to Prison for Murder
The "lung float" test claims to help determine if a baby was born alive or dead, but many medical examiners say it’s too unreliable. Read More 10-07-2023
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Research Roundup: Incarceration Can Cause Lasting Damage to Mental Health
Incarceration can trigger and worsen symptoms of mental illness — and those effects can last long after someone leaves the prison gates. Read More 10-06-2023
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Youth Justice: Lessons From the Last 50 Years
Commentary discusses the evolution of youth justice policies in the United States and offers valuable insights into the successes and failures of these approaches Read More 10-06-2023
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WA Prison Deters Participation in Restorative Justice by Ordering Strip Searches
Strip searches, a practice that dates back to auctions of enslaved people, have long been common in U.S. prisons Read More 10-06-2023
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Updated Data and Charts: Incarceration Stats by Race, Ethnicity, and Gender for All 50 States and D.C.
New data visualizations and updated tables show the national landscape of persistent racial disparity in state prisons and local jails. Read More 10-03-2023
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The Criminal Justice Issue Nobody Talks About: Brain Injuries
"There is a demographic that experiences TBI at an alarming rate: prison inmates. Many inmates arrive in prison with TBIs, though some experience TBIs in prison." Read More 09-30-2023
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Departments of Labor, Justice Award More Than $63M in Grants to Provide Workforce Training, Support for People Returning from Jail, Prison
Grants will enhance successful reentry outcomes by expanding access to good jobs Read More 09-29-2023
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Walk In Their Shoes: Program Simulates Prisoner Reentry
The special event helps participants simulate what the first month out of prison is like for inmates returning home. Read More 09-28-2023
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Our Evidence-Based Obsession
Better research won’t get us out of our crisis of mass incarceration Read More 09-27-2023
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Why JPMorgan, Delta and Frontier Co-op Support 'Second Chance' Hiring
By overlooking individuals with criminal records, businesses are ignoring a big pool of potential candidates. Read More 09-26-2023
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How to Get into College If You have a Criminal Record
"There are structural factors and inequalities in criminal justice, such as poverty, that can shut out individuals from getting an education" Read More 09-25-2023
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Muslim Jailhouse Lawyers Are Reshaping the Fight for Prisoners Rights
Incarcerated Muslims are building on a legacy of community resistance that goes way beyond our current moment Read More 09-25-2023
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When Prisons Privilege Family Ties, Who Gets Left Behind?
Incarcerated "State Raised" former foster children are denied participation in programs and events geared toward successful reentry Read More 09-22-2023
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How Many Puerto Ricans Are Incarcerated in the U.S.?
Researcher discovers the answer is highly complicated Read More 09-21-2023
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Cite and Release is Keeping People Out of Jail
Too often, arrest and incarceration are the default responses for people suspected of low-level, nonviolent crimes. They shouldn't be. Read More 09-20-2023
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Hospice News: Incarcerated Seniors Lack Access to Hospice Care
Few prisons in the United States have hospice programs that are well-staffed, according to Lisa Deal, executive director of the Humane Prison Hospice Project. Read More 09-19-2023
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ICYMI, Punishment Beyond Prisons 2023: Incarceration and Supervision by State
An estimated 3.7 million adults are under community supervision (sometimes called community corrections) — nearly twice the number of people who are incarcerated in jails and prisons combined Read More 09-16-2023
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He Fled a Traffic Stop in Louisiana. Now He’s in Prison for Life.
After 12 years behind bars, Markus Lanieux thought he had a deal for his release. Then Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed a legal challenge Read More 09-16-2023
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Seeking Shelter from Mass Incarceration: Fighting Criminalization with Housing First
Providing unconditional housing with embedded services can reduce chronic homelessness, reduce incarceration, and improve quality of life Read More 09-14-2023
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The Footprint: Tracking the Size of America's Criminal Justice System
The Council on Criminal Justice unveils a collection of 40 interactive charts that trace long-term changes in crime and victimization, arrests, incarceration, and community supervision. Read More 09-13-2023
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"E-Carceration" Is the Newest Surveillance Trend Spreading Across the Globe
As the use of "e-carceration" spreads globally, invasive, AI-powered surveillance comes with it. Read More 09-12-2023
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Vocational Village to Assist Incarcerated Men with Careers
The 20,000-square-foot facility will feature a 180-bed reentry unit and training in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Commercial Driver’s License, and welding Read More 09-10-2023
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Understanding Men, Trauma, and Cycles of Violence
To end cycles of violence, boys and men of all ages need pathways to safety, healing, and opportunity, this includes the 1.1 million men, disproportionately men of color, who are currently in prison Read More 09-08-2023
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The Criminal Justice System is Broken. Restorative Justice Can Help Fill the Gap
Rarely will a defendant take any meaningful responsibility for their actions, and rarely, too, will a victim's family get any type of closure Read More 09-07-2023
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Removing Barriers to Pretrial Appearance
essons Learned from Tulsa County, Oklahoma, and Hennepin County, Minnesota Read More 09-07-2023
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Minnesota Prison Reaches Resolution with Incarcerated Men Who Refused to Return to Their Cells in Heat Wave
The prison was under an afternoon heat advisory for temperatures approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit Read More 09-05-2023
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Beware the Healthier Cage
In Atlanta politicians are pushing for a bigger jail they claim will be more humane. But health-care workers are pushing back. Read More 09-03-2023
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It's Nearly Labor Day, and Congress Has a Chance to Abolish Prison Slavery
Formerly incarcerated workers are leading a push for basic labor rights in prisons that could change everything. Read More 09-01-2023
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California Shut Down Its Youth Prisons, But Is Where the Juveniles Were Sent A Good Thing?
Juvenile halls were never equipped to confine youth sentenced for long periods of time for committing serious offenses. Read More 08-31-2023
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Extreme Heat is killing People in Prison. What's Being Done About It?
As advocates fight to provide relief to incarcerated people, officials are resisting many measures that could help prisoners combat the heat. Read More 08-30-2023
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Don't Blame Drug Decriminalization for What the Housing Crisis Has Caused
Corporate media outlets like The New York Times are misleading the public on drug decriminalization in Oregon Read More 08-29-2023
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Hidden Investors Took over Corizon Health, a Leading Prison Healthcare Company. Then They Deployed the Texas Two-Step.
In a lawsuit, a former Corizon CEO describes the company's maneuver as "an old-fashioned bankruptcy fraud scheme." Hundreds of malpractice cases have now been stayed. Read More 08-27-2023
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Why Do We Treat Sex Crimes Differently Than Other Violent Crimes?
Sex exceptionalism is the idea that sexual behavior and desires are seen as fundamentally different from other human behavior and deserve special treatment. Read More 08-25-2023
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New York is Building the World's Tallest Jail in Chinatown. Can Anyone Stop It?
Planners say the facility will help heal the criminal justice system. But local residents see a brutal symbol of incarceration Read More 08-24-2023
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Report Claims Prioritizing Reentry From Prison Will Boost a State's Economy
Staff at reentry centers told researchers they would likely have to shut down in 2024 unless the state provides additional funding Read More 08-23-2023
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Youth Justice By The Numbers
States can learn important lessons from both the rise and then the sustained fall in youth arrests and placements. Read More 08-22-2023
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First Step Act: An Early Analysis of Recidivism
Recidivism rates were 37% lower for people released under the FSA. Read More 08-21-2023
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Advocates: Maine's New Prostitution Law Could Push Sex Workers Into a Black Market
Legislation designed to help sex workers may actually hurt them, according to experts Read More 08-21-2023
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Why Women's Wrongful Convictions Are So Difficult to Overcome
Outdated stereotypes and crimes that never occurred create unique challenges for women seeking exoneration Read More 08-17-2023
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High Stakes Mistakes: How Courts Respond to “"Failure to Appear"
PPI briefing compiles research on who tends to miss court, why they miss court, and how different jurisdictions react. Read More 08-16-2023
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New Book Edited by Incarcerated Writers Explores Oppression Beyond Prison Walls
"American Precariat" explores the ways in which people have been pushed to the edge by myriad social ills. Read More 08-14-2023
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The Criminalization of Poverty in Kentucky
How economic crises and flawed reforms fueled an incarceration boom Read More 08-11-2023
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Revised ABA Ten Principles: A New Public Defense Roadmap for Policymakers
The Ten Principles is revised after 21 years and comes at the perfect time. Independent state oversight, statewide data collection, elimination of public defender fees, and early access to counsel are highlights from this revision. Read More 08-10-2023
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Ending Mass Incarceration: Safety Beyond Sentencing
Explore five social interventions that can improve public safety in the United States without increasing the reliance on mass incarceration Read More 08-09-2023
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How Employers Can Remove Barriers to Second Chances
Drug convictions create a permanent record that can lead to significant barriers to opportunity, including loss of employment, housing, and vital support services. Read More 08-09-2023
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Can Improving Prison Safety Stem the Corrections Workforce Crisis?
A report from Chicago Beyond and a recent conference of the Correctional Leaders Association help us understand how to enhance conditions for staff and incarcerated people alike. Read More 08-05-2023
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Solitary Confinement Survivors Rally Support for Proposed Federal Ban
With over 122,000 people in solitary nationwide, lawmakers are seeking to end the practice in federal facilities. Read More 08-05-2023
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See If Police in Your State Reported Crime Data to the FBI
Nearly one-third of law enforcement agencies are missing from the FBI’s 2022 crime statistics. Use our tables to check on your state and local agencies. Read More 08-04-2023
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The Aging Prison Population: Causes, Costs, and Consequences
In this briefing, PPI examines the inhumane, costly, and counterproductive practice of locking up older adults. Read More 08-03-2023
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Youth Placed in Adult Prison Have Their Lives Cut Shorter, Study Says
A University of Cincinnati co-authored study found that in the U.S. youth who are incarcerated in adult correctional facilities are at a 33% higher risk for an early death between the ages of 18 and 39. Read More 08-02-2023
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Family Courts: No Place for Families
Only an end to family court can lead to a radical reimagining of how we support children and their loved ones. Read More 07-30-2023
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The County That Declared War on Pregnant Women Who Use Drugs
Some women were prosecuted for smoking marijuana
before they even knew they were expecting Read More 07-26-2023
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Jacksonville's Jail Death Rate Tripled After Privatizing Medical Care
Missed prescriptions. Jail deaths tripled. A $98 million contract. Inside Jacksonville's for-profit jail health care. Read More 07-26-2023
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In an Alabama Jail, People Withdraw in the "Drunk Tank’' Without Medical Aid
Sources inside the system say that more than half of the people placed on the Alabama Department of Mental Health's waiting list for residential substance abuse treatment either die, drop off the list, or end up incarcerated, Read More 07-26-2023
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Patrol Dogs are Terrorizing and Mauling Prisoners Inside the United States
In Virginia alone there were 271 attacks in state prisons from 2017 to 2022 Read More 07-24-2023
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Lisa Lesyshen: Release the Elderly in Prison
From 1993 to 2013, the number of people aged 55 and older in state prisons increased 400 percent. Read More 07-23-2023
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How Do You Say Goodbye to Your Kids?
Minnesota’s Healthy Start law allowed Victoria Lopez to begin her seven-year prison sentence at home with her infant twins. Now comes the separation. Read More 07-23-2023
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Kids Are Being Kept in Solitary Confinement, Former Death Row Unit With No AC
“The state’s treatment of kids in Angola has been a series of broken promises,” said one civil rights lawyer. Read More 07-23-2023
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What the Road to Redemption Looks Like for Incarcerated People
In at least three states more Black people are incarcerated with felony murder convictions than other races, a report shows. Read More 07-23-2023
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Bring Back the Jury Trial
Jury trials have all but disappeared from the criminal legal system Read More 07-23-2023
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The Council on Criminal Justice Report Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Mid-Year 2023 Update July 2023
This study updates and supplements previous U.S. crime trends reports by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ} Read More 07-20-2023
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Heat, Floods, Pests, Disease, and Death: What Climate Change Means for People in Prison
Without consistent access to relief or safer environments, incarcerated people are punished Read More 07-19-2023
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Boulder County Breaks Ground on New Alternative Sentencing Facility, Jail Updates to Come
The plan for how to use the space may change over time but right now a behavioral unit is more likely Read More 07-17-2023
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Prison Policy Initiative: Legal Resources. Check Out Your State
The legal resource database was updated with new listings for California, Texas and Vermont. Read More 07-17-2023
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Jail Can Be Secure and Humane, Everything Rikers Isn't: A Former NYC Detainee Sees How Norway Does it Better
The philosophy in Norway understands that treating detainees humanely isn't "coddling," it’s smart Read More 07-17-2023
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Justice Reform 101: What to Read, Watch, and Listen To
Vera provides a guide to a variety of issues and solutions. Read More 07-17-2023
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While Doing Time in a California Prison, I Was Given a Hysterectomy Without My Consent
Moonlight Pulido believed she was having surgery to remove growths from her uterus. In a brutal bait-and-switch, she was sterilized. Read More 07-16-2023
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How Bureau of Prison Incompetence Murdered Whitey Bulger
The Bureau of Prison’s treatment of the former Mob boss, who was 89 at the time of his death, was at least incompetent and perhaps criminal. Read More 07-16-2023
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We Founded a Youth Mentoring Program While in Prison, and It’s Saving Lives
CCFW co-founders are committed to hosting anti-gun violence events all over New York State in order to curb gun violence. Read More 07-05-2023
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New Resource: Contending with Carveouts: How and Why to Resist Charge-Based Exclusions in Reforms
Carveouts dramatically lessen the impact of criminal legal system reforms. Read More 07-05-2023
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U.S. Department of Education to Launch Application Process to Expand Federal Pell Grant Access for Individuals Who Are Confined or Incarcerated
Historic moment marks the start of a nationwide effort that could help over 760,000 individuals who are currently incarcerated pursue credentials, and skills. Read More 07-05-2023
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How LA County’s Zero-Bail Rules Can Help Others Like Me
Today, Los Angeles County jails are overcrowded and nearly half of the more than 13,000 people incarcerated there are awaiting trial. Read More 07-05-2023
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I Survived Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression in Jail. Now I Guide Others Like Me
As a doula in Georgia prisons and jails, Tabatha Trammell supports incarcerated clients through pregnancy, childbirth — and giving up their newborns. Read More 07-05-2023
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A Dozen Cities Set Youth Curfews This Year, Even Though They Don’t Reduce Crime
Texas recently banned juvenile curfews, while cities like Baltimore and Memphis have doubled-down on them' Read More 07-05-2023
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In 'Historic' Moment, Incarcerated Women at MCI-Framingham Prison Testify Live at Moratorium Hearing
The state estimates that it would cost $50 million to build a new women's prison. Read More 06-30-2023
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Analysts Say Curfews Don't Work; Cities Bet on Them as a Tool Against Youth Gun Violence
Youth homicides have risen, but will a youth curfew stop the killings? Read More 06-29-2023
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NYC Buying $90,000 in Submachine Guns for Officers at Rikers
The city Department of Correction, which this month eliminated $17 million in job training and social services for detainees due to budget cuts, is buying more than $90,000 in high-powered submachine guns. Read More 06-28-2023
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Fights, Beatings and a Birth: Videos Smuggled Out of L.A. Jails Reveal Violence, Neglect
Brutal fights, a woman affixed to a wheelchair giving birth and her baby falling to the jail floor, and an incarcerated person trying to commit suicide are some of videos from jails Read More 06-27-2023
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How College in Prison is Changing Lives
For nearly 30 years, only a small percentage of people have been able to get college degrees in prison. That’s about to change. Read More 06-25-2023
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Report: Girls' Arrests Rose; Incarceration Rates Were Highest Among Black and Native American Girls
Girls accounted for more than half of youth incarcerated for being runaways Read More 06-24-2023
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People in Jail and Prison in 2022
Data compiled by Vera for 2022 shows that most county jails and state and federal prisons have started to refill Read More 06-23-2023
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Behavioral Health IMPACT: Addressing Mental Health Disparities in Local Jails
About 5% of the general population has a Serious Mental Illness (SMI), compared with 5% of men and 31% of women incarcerated in local jails Read More 06-22-2023
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Ohio Prison System Bans Java Computer Manual, But Allows Hitler's Mein Kampf
Incarcerated people are baffled by the state's book screening process. Read More 06-21-2023
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Breaking News from Inside: How Prisons Suppress Prison Journalism
Building on data from the Prison Journalism Project, PPI finds that most states enforce restrictions that make practicing journalism extremely difficult and sometimes risky. Read More 06-20-2023
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Criminalized Survivors Face Judgement and Abuse From Their Own Defense Attorneys
Criminalized survivors routinely encounter defense lawyers who are dismissive at best and abusive at worst. Read More 06-19-2023
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Report: Private Prisons in the United States
Twenty-seven states and the federal government incarcerated 96,370 people in private prisons in 2021 Read More 06-16-2023
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The War on Drugs Is Getting Meaner and Dumber, and Texas and Florida Show How Bad It Can Get
Conservatives are bringing back some tactics from the original drug war. They’re cruel—and they also don’t stand a chance of working. Read More 06-15-2023
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Focusing on Latinos in the U.S. Criminal Justice System
Three new policy briefs have major implications for Latinos in the justice system, including in American jails, based on data and research Read More 06-14-2023
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Don't 'Punish Them More.' Effort Grows to Ease Job Barriers After Prison Release
Nearly 2,000 formerly incarcerated people return to Cleveland each year with few job prospects. Some lawmakers want to change that. Read More 06-14-2023
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New Data on HIV in Prisons During the COVID-19 Pandemic Underscore Links Between HIV and Incarceration
The percent of people in prison with HIV barely budged despite the heightened risks of COVID-19 to immunocompromised individuals. We review the evidence connecting the parallel epidemics of HIV and incarceration, which disproportionately impact Black men in the South. Read More 06-11-2023
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A Battle Over First Amendment Rights in Prisons
New York state tried to limit writings and artistic works from prisoners — illustrating a growing issue across the country. Read More 06-11-2023
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Unhoused and Under Arrest: How Atlanta Polices Poverty
New research from the Atlanta Community Support Project finds 1 in 8 city jail bookings involve a person experiencing homelessness Read More 06-09-2023
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‘They Are Attempting to Criminalize Every Part of Our Identity’
Lawmakers introduced nearly 500 bills this year in an attempt to legislate gay and trans people out of existence, according to the American Civil Liberties Union Read More 06-08-2023
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New Report, Left to Die in Prison: Emerging Adults 25 and Younger Sentenced to Life without Parole
The Sentencing Project released a report that finds a large portion of people sentenced to die in prison were emerging adults 25 and younger when sentenced to life without parole (LWOP) Read More 06-07-2023
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ICYMI: 'I Spent Over 40 Years Working in Corrections. I Wasn’t Ready for Rikers.'
Rikers Island jail complex "reflects our nation's racist and destructive fixation on imprisonment," writes former New York City jails commissioner Vincent Schiraldi. Read More 06-06-2023
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The Sentencing Project Offers Updated Media Guide: 10 Crime Coverage Dos and Dont's
Newsrooms should strive to more accurately and critically cover these issues Read More 06-03-2023
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Doctors Call for Changes to Laws That Criminalize Drug Use During Pregnancy
Overdoses are a leading cause of preventable death among pregnant and postpartum women, yet fears of child abuse laws stop them from seeking help. Read More 06-02-2023
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A Proposal to Reduce Unnecessary Incarceration
For decades, the federal government used its grant-making power to spur states to incarcerate more people and to impose longer sentences. It should now use that power to reverse course. Read More 06-01-2023
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Justice Reinvestment in Action: Eliminating Concurrent Supervision in Kansas
In Kansas "the system design can cause a person involved in several court cases to be under supervision by one, two, or all three supervision agencies simultaneously." Read More 05-31-2023
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Children Suffer When Parents Are Imprisoned
An estimated 2.7 million children have a parent who is incarcerated, with children of color and children experiencing poverty being more likely to have parents targeted for criminalization.. Read More 05-30-2023
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New Data on Poverty and Criminal Records in New York State
More than 2 million New Yorkers have a criminal record, costing them some $12.6 billion in reduced earnings annually. Read More 05-27-2023
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Prison Can't Prevent Domestic Abuse. Transformative Accountability Programs Can.
Prison is a trauma-producing institution that does nothing to prevent those who have used violence from doing so again. Read More 05-25-2023
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Excessive, Unjust, and Expensive: Fixing Connecticut's Probation and Parole Problems
"Connecticut has a momentous opportunity to reshape the probation and parole
systems and deliver racial, economic, and procedural justice to people under supervision", but will it? Read More 05-25-2023
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New Report Reveals Over 122K are Held in Solitary Confinement in U.S. Prisons and Jails
Figures Exceed Previous Counts Because They Include All People in Solitary in Prisons and Jails for 22 or More Hours a Day Read More 05-24-2023
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How a 'Blue Wall’' Inside New York State Prisons Protects Abusive Guards
Records and interviews reveal a culture of cover-ups among corrections officers who falsify reports and send beating victims to solitary confinement. Read More 05-23-2023
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Federal Bureau Releases New Data on Reported Sexual Assault and Harassment in Juvenile Facilities
Roughly 28.3% of the incidents involved adult staff victimizing youth and 71.6% involved youth victimizing youth. Read More 05-21-2023
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New Report, Louisiana Locked Up: A Problem in Every Parish
Vera's datahub provides illuminating access to parish-level data on arrests, pretrial detention, incarceration, and local spending on the criminal legal system. Read More 05-21-2023
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What is Civil Commitment? Recent Report Raises Visibility of This Shadowy Form of Incarceration
Vera's datahub provides illuminating access to parish-level data on arrests, pretrial detention, incarceration, and local spending on the criminal legal system. Read More 05-18-2023
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Youth Justice by the Numbers
Between 2000 (the peak year) and 2020, the number of youth held in juvenile justice facilities on a typical day fell from 108,800 to 25,000, a 77% decline. Read More 05-17-2023
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Crime Trends in 2021–22: What We Know So Far
Murder rates appear to be declining, but the full story is much more complicated. Read More 05-16-2023
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To End the Age of Incarceration, Three Communities Pioneer a Developmental Approach
People ages 18 to 25 are over-represented at every stage of the criminal legal system and have the highest recidivism rate of any age group. Read More 05-13-2023
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JustUS Coordinating Council Called "Spearhead for the Criminal Justice Reform Movement"
The JUSTUS Coordinating Council officially launched. Read More 05-12-2023
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Punishment Beyond Prisons 2023: Incarceration and Supervision by State
An estimated 3.7 million adults are under community supervision (nearly twice the number of people who are incarcerated in jails and prisons combined). Read More 05-11-2023
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The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Launches CDL Training Program
Participants will receive comprehensive instruction and hands-on training from experienced instructors and compensation for participating. Read More 05-10-2023
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NYC Schools Handcuff and Haul Away Kids in Emotional Crisis
Despite a pledge to stop relying on police to deal with students who have mental health episodes, New York City schools have continued to call 911 on kids in distress thousands of times a year, an investigation by THE CITY and ProPublica found. Read More 05-09-2023
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These Women Face Death by Incarceration, But They’re Organizing for Their Lives
A new report highlights the experiences those sentenced to death by incarceration in Pennsylvania’s women’s prisons. Read More 05-06-2023
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Rampant Plea Bargaining Is a Raw Deal for Defendants
A new report details how plea bargaining can hurt defendants and warps the justice system. Read More 05-05-2023
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States to the Census Bureau: You Created Prison Gerrymandering, You need To End It.
National Conference of State Legislatures report outlines experiences and recommendations from states that implemented reforms in the 2020 redistricting cycle Read More 05-04-2023
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Restarting Your Life after Prison: Providing Medicaid at Reentry Can Help
In the period immediately following release, formerly incarcerated people are 12 times more likely to die than the general population Read More 05-03-2023
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Why Inflation Price Hikes Are Even Worse Behind Bars
An additional "tax" on commissary goods means incarcerated people are paying far more for staple items like peanut butter and soap, a Marshall Project analysis found. Read More 05-02-2023
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President Biden Commutes the Sentences of 31 People Convicted of Drug Crimes, While Hundreds More Languish Behind Bars
Those whose sentences were commuted were on home confinement. Read More 05-01-2023
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"A Way to Throw Kids Away": Texas' Troubled Juvenile Justice Department is Sending More Children to Adult Prisons
Youth justice advocates say Texas is giving up on the children who most need help Read More 05-01-2023
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Second Chance Month: The Church and Prisoners Go Together
Co-leader of the prison and reentry mission team at National Community Church urge all believers to envision a society where restorative justice prevails. Read More 04-27-2023
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Florida Passes Bill That Allows for "Legal Kidnapping" of Transgender Children
The bill would allow courts to intervene in custody disputes and remove trans children from gender-affirming parents. Read More 04-26-2023
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Report From Crisis to Care: Ending the Health Harm of Women's Prisons
This report exposes the catastrophic health harms of incarceration in women’s prisons and provides evidence in support of investments in health-promoting social determinants of health instead of incarceration. Read More 04-26-2023
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Arkansas Ranks Third in the Country for Incarceration. A Senator Wants to Change That.
Legislator claims when it comes to arresting violent criminals and ensuring incarcerated offenders don't recidivate, Arkansas has failed. Read More 04-23-2023
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"Everyone Against Us": Public Defenders and the Making of American Justice." A Must Read Adaption of Former Public Defender's New Book
In this exclusive adaptation of his new book, a former Cook County public defender describes what it’s like advocating for the accused?—?and recounts the injustices he witnessed. Read More 04-21-2023
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CT Public Defenders Warn of Lawsuit If Hourly Pay Remains Static
Low pay means not enough lawyers to handle a backlog of cases, officials said Read More 04-20-2023
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New Report: Sentencing Reform for Criminalized Survivors
Learning from New York's Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act Read More 04-19-2023
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The Social Determinants of Justice: 8 Factors That Increase the Risk of Imprisonment
The incarceration rates of certain groups of people remain shamefully high. Read More 04-18-2023
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How the Juvenile System Forces Minors into Unsafe Institutions
Even in states with a drive for reform, many children and teens face long confinement and dirty, dangerous conditions. Read More 04-15-2023
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Some Are Jailed in Mississippi for Months Without a Lawyer. A Court Just Barred That.
The Mississippi Supreme Court moved to end the “dead zone” before indictment in a notoriously dysfunctional public defender system. Read More 04-14-2023
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Highlighting US Sentencing Commission's Significant Amendments to Federal Guidelines' Criminal History Rules
Two items concerning "status points" and "zero-point-offenders" are the big ticket criminal history matters Read More 04-14-2023
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California: The State of Incarceration
On an average day in California, around 60,000 people are held in county jails and close to 100,000 people are incarcerated in state prisons Read More 04-12-2023
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White Collar Crime is Still Crime
Why in America do we still minimize these types of felonies? Read More 04-11-2023
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Transgender Federal Prisoner Who Fought for Gender-Affirming Care for All Inmates Undergoes Surgery
ACLU declares this victory will benefit other transgender people in BOP custody Read More 04-10-2023
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Employment Opportunities: A New Way of Life
Formerly incarcerated individuals or those impacted by the criminal justice or child welfare system are encouraged to apply. Read More 04-10-2023
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What Arrest is Like If You Aren't Donald Trump
The 31,000 people arraigned for felonies in New York each year have very different experiences in court than the former president. Read More 04-07-2023
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Employment Opportunity: ACLU Senior Policy Counsel
The ACLU seeks to achieve change as profound in the legislative, administrative and electoral arenas as it has accomplished through the courts. Read More 04-07-2023
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Employment Opportunity: National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement Seeks Director of Training
Director of Training to oversee the development and delivery of all training and technical assistance programs Read More 04-06-2023
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Young Shooting Victims and Witnesses Face Higher Risks of PTSD, Addiction, Being Desensitized to Gun Violence
Shooting victims — but also bystanders who see or hear such violence — are at heightened risk of externalizing and internalizing disorders, post-traumatic stress, diminished social competence, school problems, and desensitization to violence Read More 04-06-2023
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More States Allow Residents With Felony Convictions to Vote
Nationally, 4.6 million Americans are locked out of the democratic process because of laws targeting people with felony convictions Read More 04-04-2023
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Mortality, Health, and Poverty: The Unmet Needs of People on Probation and Parole
Unique survey data reveal that people under community supervision have high rates of substance use and mental health disorders and extremely limited access to healthcare, likely contributing to the high rates of mortality. Read More 04-03-2023
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Fact Sheet: Incarcerated Women and Girls
Research on female incarceration is critical to understanding the full consequences of mass incarceration and to unraveling the policies and practices that lead to their criminalization Read More 04-03-2023
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CT Lawmakers Curtail Push to End Routine Strip Searches in Prisons
Members of the Judiciary Committee made significant changes to a bill that sought to place severe limits on the practice Read More 04-01-2023
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Reentry Pilot Tests $500 Cash Transfers to People Released from Prison
Year-long program in New Haven will make monthly payments to people newly released from prison Read More 04-01-2023
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SMH: The Rapid and Unregulated Growth of E-Messaging in Prisons
Little is known about how companies use the data they collect Read More 03-30-2023
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New Partnerships Help Incarcerated People Find Jobs
Corrections departments, educators, and employers are increasingly working together to create job opportunities for people leaving prison Read More 03-30-2023
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'Prison Within a Prison': New Mandate Offers Lifeline for Deaf People in Custody
The new rule, which goes in effect in January 2024, applies to phone companies serving prisons, jails and detention facilities nationwide Read More 03-23-2023
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A Sledgehammer Instead of a Scalpel: New Rules Proposed by the Biden Administration on Money Earned by or Sent to People in Federal Prison are the Wrong Way to Go
Federal prison officials are proposing to garnish 75% of any deposits made into incarcerated people's personal accounts if those people have court-related debts Read More 03-22-2023
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Firing Squads Could Return as States Debate the Death Penalty
Twenty-seven states and the federal government have the death penalty, but only a handful use it regularly Read More 03-22-2023
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"The Carceral System was Not Developed with Women in Mind"
The Prison Policy Initiative looks at a fast-growing group in the incarceration system and the challenges they are more likely to face Read More 03-22-2023
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Disabled Students at Higher Risk For Arrests, Dropping Out and Being Unready for Adulthood
Court officials often misunderstand disabilities Read More 03-22-2023
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How Long is Long Enough? Task Force on Long Sentences Final Report
How the criminal justice system should grapple with some of the most important social and political problems Read More 03-21-2023
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It Took Almost 30 years for Pell Grants to Return to Prison. But, for Many, College is Still Out of Reach
Pell's return holds promise, and problems Read More 03-20-2023
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CT Lawmakers Aim to Help Formerly Incarcerated Get IDs, Fresh Start
Bill would close loophole preventing those leaving prisons from getting identification cards Read More 03-17-2023
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Elizabeth Holmes Has Two Young Children. Should That Keep Her Out of Prison?
Sending new moms to prison has devastating consequences. Some states are starting to rethink the practice. Read More 03-16-2023
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New Report Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023 Shows That as the Pandemic Subsides, Criminal Legal System Returning to "Business as Usual"
30 visualizations expose long-standing truths about mass incarceration in the U.S. and highlight the need for change Read More 03-16-2023
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Good Intentions Don't Blunt the Impact of Dehumanizing Words
Of course not everyone means harm when they use prison labels. But that doesn't make the language any less damaging. Read More 03-14-2023
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Freedom Libraries to Open in Maine Prisons
Freedom Libraries conceived by former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet open at Maine Correctional Center and Maine Correctional Women's Center. Read More 03-11-2023
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Racial Disparities in Diversion: A Research Roundup
Studies suggest diversion is routinely denied to people of color, sending them deeper into the criminal legal system. Read More 03-11-2023
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Prosecutors Who Want to Curb Mass Incarceration Hit a Roadblock: Tough-on-Crime Lawmakers
In an age-old battle over local control, some legislators seek to wrest power from prosecutors who aim to curb mass incarceration Read More 03-11-2023
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Reentry Programs to Help Former Prisoners Obtain Health Care Are Often Underused
A Connecticut study found that when people are connected with primary care after incarceration they are less likely to be hospitalized or to be re-incarcerate Read More 03-09-2023
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Opinion: Girls Reporting Sexual Abuse Shouldn't Have to Fear Being Prosecuted
Why we must stop the "abuse-to-prison pipeline" Read More 03-08-2023
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Stopping the Systems That Keep Sending People Back to Prison
"Quality of Life Unit", identify people charged with crimes who could benefit from a diversion program that would address their housing and treatment needs Read More 03-07-2023
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New Report, Women's Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023
New report reveals how many women are locked up in the U.S., where,and why Read More 03-05-2023
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Must Watch Video: This Woman Was Sentenced for Manslaughter for a Stillbirth
Also, watch how Tarra Simmons went from incarceration to writing legislator as a lawmaker Read More 03-03-2023
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Honoring Service, Advancing Safety: Supporting Veterans from Arrest Through Sentencing
“Once ensnared by the system, veterans often present a complex set of needs and risk factors that are distinctive from those characteristic of civilians without a military background." Read More 03-02-2023
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Unique Colorado Reentry Center Sees Low Recidivism Rate Among Clients
Recidivism rate of clients of the Homeward Alliance at the Murphy Center is just 9 percent Read More 03-01-2023
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Report: Court Fines Promote Juvenile Recidivism, Not Rehabilitation
According to the report, 19.4 percent of youth who were assigned fees committed a new crime compared to 15.7 percent who were not charged fees Read More 02-26-2023
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Profile of Native Incarceration in the U.S.
New page provides data and visualizations about the overrepresentation of Native people in the criminal legal system Read More 02-24-2023
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Black Leaders Who Used the Law to Reform Prisons from Within
Vera celebrates the stories of Black incarcerated people whose fight for human rights helped improve prison conditions for people of all races Read More 02-23-2023
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Voices from Solitary: Seg Song
Creating a song helped one woman during her placement in solitary confinement. After her release she launched a non-profit music program for formerly incarcerated people to help process trauma and PTSD. Read More 02-22-2023
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How Your Local Public Housing Authority Can Reduce Barriers for People with Criminal Records
Millions of people with criminal records likely meet the income eligibility requirements for public housing assistance. But needlessly strict local policies lock them out of housing Read More 02-21-2023
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Formerly Incarcerated People Seek Discrimination Protection as “Protected Class”
Formerly incarcerated people in Atlanta won collective protection from discrimination, inspiring organizing nationwide Read More 02-18-2023
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'I Was Sentenced to Life as a Juvenile. Now I Help Kids Build Brighter Futures'.
Imprisoned for 25 years, Fred Weatherspoon was shocked to return to a Chicago he didn’t recognize. He found belonging in an unexpected way — working with vulnerable young people and their families. Read More 02-17-2023
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A National Initiative to Advance Racial Equity in the Criminal Legal System
Stakeholders recognize that administering justice and making communities safer requires authentic community engagement and elevating the voices of people directly impacted by the criminal legal system Read More 02-16-2023
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One of the Deadliest Federal Prison Units is Closing
An investigation last year by The Marshall Project and NPR found that Thomson Penitentiary had quickly become one of the deadliest federal prisons Read More 02-15-2023
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Individuals with Criminal Justice System Experience are Encouraged to Apply to the Office of the Pardon Attorney for Paralegal and Legal Assistant Positions
The Office of the Pardon Attorney is seeking to hire two paralegals and two legal assistants Read More 02-14-2023
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Unraveling Carceral Feminism
The push to increase the state's power to punish led to more incarceration but failed to create a more just, safe society for victims of sexual violence. Read More 02-11-2023
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'Revolutionary' Housing: How Colleges Aim to Support Formerly Incarcerated Students
The number of formerly incarcerated people heading to college is poised to grow. Designing supportive housing for these students could help ensure they graduate Read More 02-10-2023
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Recidivism and Reentry: What Makes People More or Less Likely to Succeed upon Release?
Prison Policy Initiative curated virtually all of the research about reentry and recidivism available online Read More 02-09-2023
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Report: Ending 50 Years of Mass Incarceration
Urgent Reform Needed to Protect Future Generations Read More 02-08-2023
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Criminalizing Survival
The criminal legal system heaps more violence on victims of gender based-violence. Ending these structures is the only way to protect them. Read More 02-07-2023
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Joe Biden Hasn't Kept His Promise to Reduce the Prison Population. Congress Can Step up Where the President Has Failed.
Under the Biden administration, the number of people incarcerated in federal prisons has risen after years of decline. Read More 02-04-2023
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Opinion: Strip Searching is State-Sanctioned Sexual Violence
Read More 02-04-2023
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'Unconstitutional' Public Defense Systems Upend Lives Freedom, Across West
Across the West, public defense systems face crushing caseloads, historic underfunding, structural problems, and severe staffing shortages, imperiling criminal defendants lives Read More 02-02-2023
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Report: Mass Incarceration Trends
Report highlights the growth in state and federal prison populations since the early 1970s, and its far-reaching effect on families, communities, and society as a whole Read More 02-01-2023
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Council on Criminal Justice 2022 Annual Report
CCJ brought together a diverse group of experts in various sectors to determine which policies and practices that are mostly likely to have the greatest impact on safety and justice Read More 01-31-2023
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The U.S. Probation System Has Become a Quagmire
What was originally intended as an alternative to incarceration has become a system for mass state control Read More 01-30-2023
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Violent West Virginia Prison, Where "Whitey" Bulger Was Murdered, Plagued by Officer Shortages,Pushing Staffers to Exhaustion
During one shift this in January, 30 knives were seized Read More 01-30-2023
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How Saint Louis University is Using Education to Change Lives – and Outcomes – in the Criminal Justice System
Prison Education Program reports that those who graduated from the program have a zero recidivism rate Read More 01-30-2023
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Report: Native Americans Significantly Overrepresented In US Prisons
Native American people are incarcerated 38 percent over the national average Read More 01-30-2023
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Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines (Preliminary)
Sections include First Step reduction in sentences, firearm, drug, and sexual abuse offenses, as well as alternative to incarceration programs Read More 01-19-2023
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Data-Driven Decarceration
A close analysis of prison data can help us think strategically about tradeoffs of different approaches to ending mass incarceration Read More 01-14-2023
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The Public Safety Impact of Shortening Lengthy Prison Sentences
Long sentences are often imposed with an expectation that they will prevent some crime by incapacitating individuals and deterring them from engaging in future crime after release Read More 01-14-2023
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A New Beginning for Formerly Incarcerated Women
Stacey Borden had developed the idea of the New Beginnings residential reentry program while walking the prison yard — Read More 01-13-2023
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"Not for Human Consumption": Prison Food's Absent Regulatory Regime
Article aims to draw attention to the dire food conditions in prisons, and explain the lax federal administrative law that permits these conditions Read More 01-12-2023
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Maine's Prisons Taught Washington a Crucial Lesson in Fighting Opioids
Using drugs to treat addicts inside prison might just be the best way to stem the crisis of overdose deaths Read More 01-10-2023
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Arizona Inducing the Labor of Pregnant Prisoners Against Their Will
Three women said they were told by prison medical providers they were being induced because it was a policy of the Arizona Department of Corrections Read More 01-08-2023
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Prison Gynecologist Justified Forced Sterilizations By Saying It Saved "In Welfare Paying for These Unwanted Children—As They Procreated More"
Survivors finding it difficult to obtain reparations that they won Read More 01-06-2023
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Home Confinement: A Safe Alternative to Mass Incarceration
The BOP released nearly 5,000 people during the pandemic, only 17 released into home confinement reoffended Read More 01-05-2023
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Must Read: Poverty is Violent
Why are so many Black men shot to death in certain American neighborhoods? Read More 01-04-2023
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Let 2023 Be the Year of Dismantling Incarceration
Maya Schenwar of Truthout asked organizers working to dismantle incarceration what is giving them hope for 2023. Here’s what they shared Read More 01-03-2023
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Oklahoma Has Tried to Lower its Incarceration Rate. But Many Obstacles Face the Newly Released
Difficulty with housing, employment and transportation are the most common barriers Read More 12-31-2022
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Why Is there So Much Cancer in Prison?
Read More 12-31-2022
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As Temperature Drops, Incarcerated People Brace for Dangerously Cold Conditions
For the millions of people incarcerated in the U.S., freezing temperatures amid failing infrastructure can be deadly. Read More 12-29-2022
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Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is Growing and Hiring!
Employment opportunities offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits Read More 12-28-2022
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ICYMI, Insufficient Funds: How Prison and Jail "Release Cards" Perpetuate the Cycle of Poverty
Prison Policy Initiative examined release card companies' fee structures to learn how this industry has evolved, and what government leaders can do to stop its worst practices Read More 12-27-2022
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My Son Khaaliq Was Killed Over a Parking Space. Now I Help Other Mothers Grieve.
After a neighbor fatally shot her son in 2001, Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight started the anti-violence group Mothers in Charge. "I thought maybe two people would show up; the room was jam packed." Read More 12-25-2022
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Small School for Children with Behavioral Disabilities Has the Highest Student Arrest Rate in the Country
Students— some as young as 9 — have been arrested more than 100 times in the last five school years Read More 12-23-2022
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State of Phone Justice 2022: The Problem, the Progress, and What's Next
Report compiles phone rates for almost every jail and prison in the country Read More 12-22-2022
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The Books Banned in Your State's Prisons
About half the states keep a list, which includes more than 50,000 books that prisoners may not own Read More 12-21-2022
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'Despite Sensationalist Media Coverage, the Famous People at My Prison Aren't in Any Special Danger'
Celebrities get a lot of attention on both sides of the wall. But ultimately, we are all the same: warehoused property. Read More 12-20-2022
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Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: Sexual Abuse of Females in Federal Prisons
Trigger Warning: Some may find the content of this report disturbing. Read More 12-18-2022
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Girls Embracing Mothers (GEM) Report: Love Beyond Bars
At least 5.2 million children under the age of 18 have an incarcerated parent Read More 12-18-2022
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Top Trends in Criminal Justice Reform, 2022
Formerly incarcerated activists, lawmakers, and advocates achieved important changes in criminal justice policy last year Read More 12-15-2022
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Outgoing Oregon Governor Commutes Death Row Sentences, Orders Execution Chamber Dismantled
Brown has continued Democratic efforts to end the death penalty in Oregon on her way out of office Read More 12-14-2022
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Federal Prisons Were Told to Provide Addiction Medications. Instead, They Punish People Who Use Them
Congress directed the Bureau of Prisons to make Suboxone and other medications widely available, but only a small fraction of those who need the help have received it Read More 12-13-2022
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Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2022
Prison Policy Initiative's annual report dispels some modern myths to focus attention on the real drivers of mass incarceration and overlooked issues that call for reform Read More 12-11-2022
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Why Youth Incarceration Fails: An Updated Review of the Evidence
Report examines how incarcerating youth undermines public safety, damages young people's physical and mental health, impedes their educational and career success, and often exposes them to abuse Read More 12-09-2022
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DOJ Investigation and Review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Handling of the Transfer of Inmate James “Whitey” Bulger
Inspector General's report finds murder of Bulger the result of management failures, widespread incompetence, and flawed policies Read More 12-08-2022
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Federal Prisoner Statistics Collected Under the First Step Act, 2022. Population Increased.
The federal prison population increased more than 3%, from 151,283 at yearend 2020 to 156,542 at yearend 2021 Read More 12-07-2022
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Connecticut's Turnaround of Troubled Juvenile System Sets a Standard, Says Justice-Equity Organization
Connecticut has since turned its troubled juvenile facilities into what federal officials have cited as exemplary national models. Read More 12-06-2022
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Improving Justice System Responses to Individuals with Mental Illness: A Toolkit for Prosecutors
FJP’s new toolkit offers examples of best practices, promising approaches, and compassionate innovations that prosecutors can help implement Read More 12-03-2022
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Louisiana Justice: Pre-trial, Incarceration, & Reentry
Louisiana leads the nation in mass incarceration Read More 12-03-2022
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Inquest's The Year in Books
Books that informed, inspired, and empowered us to envision a world without mass incarceration Read More 12-03-2022
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Why States Should Change Medicaid Rules to Cover People Leaving Prison
Making sure they are covered upon release from prison would save lives and reduce recidivism Read More 11-30-2022
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Sentenced to Trauma: Inside the Volatility and Disorder of Prison
One woman's report on trauma behind bars Read More 11-29-2022
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Highest and Lowest Female State Imprisonment Rates: Where Does Your State Fall?
Fact sheet provides research on female incarceration that is critical to understanding the full consequences of mass incarceration Read More 11-26-2022
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Opinion: The Close to Home Act Shows There's a Better Way to Youth Incarceration
After 10 years, youth arrests in New York City declined by 86%, helping to overturn a juvenile system that was once riddled in chaos. Read More 11-25-2022
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Youth Curfews Feed Kids into the Criminal System. But Cities Keep Expanding Them.
Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue: "At best, curfews are an ineffective band-aid; at worst, they criminalize our most vulnerable and at-risk children." Read More 11-23-2022
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As Police Arrest More Seniors, Those With Dementia Face Deadly Consequences
Many cities are changing how they respond to mental health calls, but less attention has been paid to the unique risks for people with Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases Read More 11-22-2022
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As Public Defenders' Cases Rise, Lawyers Contracted by New Mexico to Represent Clients, Including Those Charged with Murder, Make an Average of $13.81 an Hour
N.M. public defenders beg lawmakers for funding as workloads grow heavier Read More 11-21-2022
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Scanned Mail Benefits Private Companies, Not Incarcerated People or Their Families
In at least 13 states, people in state prisons are falling victim to a scan Read More 11-19-2022
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Violence, Torture, and Isolation: What It’s Like to Be Trans in Prison
Complaints to departments of corrections that come from people in the community often carry more weight than complaints from incarcerated people Read More 11-19-2022
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Federal Inmate Tried to Shoot Visitor at Arizona Prison Camp
The incident marked a major security lapse and massive breach of protocol, raising serious questions about the security practices in place at the Bureau of Prisons Read More 11-17-2022
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31 Criminal Justice Reforms Ripe for Victory in 2023 Legislative Sessions
New Winnable Criminal Justice Reforms report provides state lawmakers with resources and information to secure victory on these important reforms Read More 11-16-2022
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Prosecutors in These States Can Review Sentences They Deem Extreme. Few Do.
Five states now allow prosecutors to seek shorter sentences in old cases. Louisiana shows why many DAs haven’t. Read More 11-16-2022
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Prisoners, Guards Face Danger from Chronic Understaffing by Managing & Training Corporation
Mississippi demands that private prison giant MTC pay nearly $2 million after the company improperly billed for prison guard shifts that were never worked Read More 11-15-2022
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Louisiana Saved $150 Million Because a Robust Package of Criminal Justice Measures Was Passed
Savings are tied to a roughly 10,000-person reduction in the state’s prison population between 2021 and 2016 Read More 11-12-2022
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Filling Out Federal Student Aid Applications Behind Bars
Next year—for the first time in nearly three decades—all incarcerated people who are academically eligible will be able to apply for Pell Grants Read More 11-12-2022
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Arnold Ventures Pledges $7.4M for Nationwide Prosecution Research
The funding is awarded to 14 prosecution-related research projects that cover 19 states and 40 prosecutor offices Read More 11-10-2022
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Policing Doesn't End Homelessness. Supportive Housing Does.
People living on the street are more likely to be arrested for minor offenses Read More 11-10-2022
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New Illinois Law Gives Cops Choice Not to Jail People for Small Amounts of Drugs
The change follows a Sun-Times/Better Government Association investigation last year that documented the impact of "dead end" drug arrests Read More 11-08-2022
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Analysis: Higher Arrest and Incarceration Rates for Florida Girls vs. Boys
Black girls — 21% of Florida’s general population — accounted for 45% all juvenile female arrests Read More 11-05-2022
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Voices from Within the Federal Bureau of Prisons: A System Designed to Silence and Dehumanize
Report concluded that an independent oversight body must be created and
given the authority to audit FBOP facilities, publicize its findings and push for
reform Read More 11-05-2022
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When It Comes to Addiction, Americans' Word Choices are Part of the Problem
Who gets better medical care in the United States: “addicts,” or “people with substance use disorders”? Read More 11-03-2022
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Prosecutors Who Want to Curb Mass Incarceration Hit a Roadblock: Tough-on-Crime Lawmakers
In an age-old battle over local control, some legislators seek to wrest power from prosecutors who aim to curb mass incarceration Read More 11-02-2022
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Search for the Crime Bills That Target Voting and Elections in Your State
Records from LegiScan, catalogs virtually every bill introduced by state-level lawmakers in all 50 states Read More 10-29-2022
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Being Pregnant in Prison Is a Nightmare That Won"t Be Ended by One Bill Alone
The vast majority of pregnant people who are incarcerated are not in the federal systems so many laws don't apply to them Read More 10-28-2022
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Jail-Based Polling Locations: A Way to Fight Voter Disenfranchisement
Evidence from seven jail-based polling locations shows that it is not only feasible but effective. Read More 10-27-2022
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New US Prisons Chief Pledges Truth, Reform for Ailing System
Skeptics within the federal prison system's rank and file have derided her approach as "hug a thug." Read More 10-26-2022
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San Diego Jails' Most Medically Vulnerable Incarcerated People to Get Health-Monitoring Devices Under Sheriff's Program
Devices will work similarly to commercial fitness trackers, monitoring the vital signs and movement of people deemed the jail’s most medically vulnerable Read More 10-25-2022
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Never-Before-Seen Images Show Rikers Inmates Locked in Caged Showers, Left in Soiled Pants
The call to close Rikers Island is getting louder each day Read More 10-24-2022
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Opinion: California Made Prison Phone Calls Free. Others Should Follow.
Last year, Connecticut’s governor became the first in the country to sign legislation making prison phone calls free Read More 10-22-2022
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Double Punished: How Education Policy Fails Students Behind Bars
Governance models for juvenile justice education vary widely across states, but "fragmentation" is the most common policy design. Read More 10-22-2022
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Autism and the Criminal Justice System
Brief can help spark a discourse focusing on preventing root causes for offending and levying justice grounded in supporting and rehabilitating rather than punishing Read More 10-20-2022
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"Outraged" Judge Issues Order Holding the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in Civil Contempt for Allowing Incarcerated Man to Waste Away from Treatable Cancer
Bipartisan legislation introduced in both the House and Senate that would create an independent ombudsman to act as a BOP watchdog Read More 10-19-2022
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Florida Inmate Starves to Death, Unable to Reach His Food after Officers Paralyzed Him
At least 11 inmates in his cell block reported that Ridley never moved from his bunk, did not pick up his food trays, and that the officers ignored him and said he was faking. Read More 10-18-2022
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New Data Reveals Where People in Montana Prisons Come From
There are dramatic differences in incarceration rates within communities Read More 10-17-2022
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Jail by Another Name: The Rise of Pretrial E-Carceration in San Francisco Has Created a New Class of People for Whom Freedom Remains Elusive
Pretrial Electric Monitoring can end up trapping participants in cycles of interaction with the criminal legal system Read More 10-17-2022
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Diversion: A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice
New juvenile justice analysis reveals the system’s unequal and limited use of diversion from court involvement, particularly for Black youth. Read More 10-17-2022
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Inside the Nation's First and Only Statewide Prison Radio Station
Though low wattage, the programming is as plentiful and varied as any commercial station on the outside, with shows covering everything from heavy metal to self-improvement Read More 10-17-2022
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Survey: Crime Victims Want More Help, Less Punitive Justice
More than six in ten survey respondents said they were victim of a crime in the previous decade Read More 10-12-2022
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Philadelphia Apologizes for Experiments on Black Inmates
300 incarcerated people were intentionally exposed to viruses, fungus, asbestos and chemical agents including dioxin - a component of Agent Orange. Read More 10-11-2022
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VADOC Launches 'Cool Down' Room Pilot Program in 9 Prisons
85% of inmates who have spent time in a Cool Room have returned to general population Read More 10-08-2022
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Dementia in Prison Is Turning into an Epidemic: The U.S. Penal System Is Badly Unprepared
Older prisoners will make up a third of the prison population in a decade, and many of them will develop dementia Read More 10-07-2022
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the Justice System
Authors of the report say the impact of FAS should be part of an approach they call "therapeutic jurisprudence" Read More 10-06-2022
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New Report: How Bail Bond Companies Exploit Legal Systems to Profit While Avoiding Risk
The bail industry has lobbied for several loopholes that make their business virtually risk-free - and highly lucrative Read More 10-05-2022
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New Data Reveals Where People in Connecticut Prisons Come From
Read More 10-05-2022
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Estimating the Earnings Loss Associated with a Criminal Record and Suspended Driver's License
The estimate of the annual earnings loss associated with misdemeanor and felony convictions to be $5,100 and $6,400, respectively, and that of a suspended license to be $12,700 Read More 10-05-2022
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What an Alabama Prisoners' Strike Tells Us About Prison Labor
Exploitation of incarcerated people isn’t limited to lockups. Voters in some states have a chance to curtail it Read More 10-05-2022
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Prison Staff Shortages Take Toll on Guards, Incarcerated People
Prison systems across the country are desperate to reverse an exodus of corrections officers that administrators and prison experts describe as the worst ever Read More 10-05-2022
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Race and Wrongful Convictions in the United States 2022
Black people are seven times more likely than White people to be convicted of serious crimes they did not commit Read More 09-28-2022
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Many U.S. Veterans Land Behind Bars. A Unique New Law May Change That.
In an alarming statistic, roughly one-third of U.S. military veterans say they have been arrested and jailed at least once in their lives Read More 09-28-2022
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In Oklahoma, a Red State Model of Criminal Justice Reform
A Republican-led coalition has led a successful campaign to shrink the prison population, improve reintegration, and expand diversion courts Read More 09-25-2022
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The Art of Bidding, or How I Survived Federal Prison
When Eric Borsuk went to prison with his two best friends, they found their 'bid' — their purpose — together. Then one day, everything changed. Read More 09-25-2022
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How Much Do States Spend on Prisons?
Southern states spend the least per inmate and have some of the highest prison incarceration rates in the nation Read More 09-23-2022
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Justice System Disparities: Black-White National Imprisonment Trends, 2000 to 2020
How have Black-white Disparities in the justice system changed since 2000? Read More 09-22-2022
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Brittney Griner's Sentence Should Be a Wakeup Call About Cruel Prison Sentences in the United States
Better alternatives exist and harsh sentences do not make us safer Read More 09-21-2022
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No Bail for Pretrial Detainees Means No Vote
The Supreme Court has upheld protections for presumed innocent pretrial detainees to access ballots and register to vote, but several obstacles restrict these individuals of that right Read More 09-20-2022
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Lawmakers Eye Legislation to Rein in Commissary Costs, Medical Debt for Incarcerated People
Audit found incarcerated people owed NDOC $10.4 million in outstanding and uncollected debt, including medical debt. Read More 09-17-2022
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Hiring Formerly Incarcerated People Is Good, Actually
Some conservative media outlets and politicians lambast the practice. But if you care about public safety, that opposition doesn't make sense. Read More 09-16-2022
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New Data Reveals Where People in Delaware Prisons Come From
Report shows every community is harmed by mass incarceration Read More 09-15-2022
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Protecting the Connection Between Parents in Prison and Their Children
The child of a formerly incarcerated person writes about how bad policies make the hardships of separation even worse. Read More 09-14-2022
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Class-Action Settlement Reveals Global Tel*Link's Addiction to Seizing Customer Money
Evidence from court case shows why the FCC should act to stop abusive practices in the industry Read More 09-13-2022
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Florida Activating National Guard to Help Support Staff in Florida Prisons
State prisons have long been plagued with safety concerns, stressful work environments and low pay resulting in shortage of staff Read More 09-11-2022
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Report: More Than Half of Imprisoned Americans Are Serving Sentences of 10 Years or More
In 2019, nearly one in five people in U.S. prisons – over 260,000 people – had already served at least 10 years Read More 09-11-2022
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Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings
People released to the community are between 10 and 40 times more likely to die of an opioid overdose within the first few weeks after returning to society Read More 09-09-2022
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Detention Center Holds Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Jail Under "Special" Bond Conditions
Bond condition for women who have exposed their fetus or newborn to drugs drugs require rehab and $10,000 cash Read More 09-08-2022
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Pew Poll Finds 9 in 10 Black Americans Think Major U.S. Institutions Need Large-Scale Changes to Ensure Fairness
About half of Black Americans say policing, prison system and the judicial process need to be completely rebuilt Read More 09-07-2022
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The State Prison Experience: Too Much Drudgery, Not Enough Opportunity
Prison work is often compulsory, does little to build useful skills, and pays almost nothing Read More 09-07-2022
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Travel Court Will Reach Out to People in Rural Area with Limited or Nonexistent Transportation to Resolve Outstanding Warrants
Green Valley traveling court highlights barriers to justice in rural southern Arizona Read More 09-04-2022
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They Lost Their Pregnancies. Then Prosecutors Sent Them to Prison
Dozens of women who used drugs while pregnant have faced criminal charges. Experts expect even more cases now that Roe has been overturned. Read More 09-02-2022
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Chaplain Who Sexually Abused Women in Prison Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
Chaplain is among five workers charged in the last 14 months with sexually abusing inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California Read More 09-01-2022
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New Data Reveals Where People in California Prisons Come From
Report shows every community in California is harmed by mass incarceration Read More 09-01-2022
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A New Path Forward for Community Supervision
The 3G Sunset could be a chance to leave harmful electronic monitoring practices behind Read More 08-30-2022
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Op-Ed: The Plea Bargain Originated as a Means to Undermine Working-Class Solidarity
The U.S. has used its sleek, expedient system to create the largest "criminal" class in the history of the world Read More 08-27-2022
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At $249 per Day, Prison Stays Leave Ex-Inmates Deep in Debt
All but two states have so-called “pay-to-stay” laws that hinders rehabilitation by putting former inmates in debt for life Read More 08-27-2022
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The Reality Of Re-Entry
Fact sheet lays out challenges of reentry back into the community Read More 08-25-2022
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Salt Lake County's Pre-Filing Diversion Program Helps Keep People Out of Jail
In two years, only 8.5% of program graduates committed a new crime Read More 08-24-2022
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Private Prisons in the United States
Private prisons incarcerated 100,151 American residents in 2020, representing
8% of the total state and federal prison population Read More 08-23-2022
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FAMM Survey on Independent Prison Inspections Finds 80% of Americans Support Them
Survey found overwhelming support across party identification Read More 08-21-2022
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How to Lower the High Level of Jail Suicides
Until we sustainably invest in public health and health care both in and out of jail, preventable deaths will continue Read More 08-19-2022
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Where People in Prison Come From: The Geography of Mass Incarceration in Colorado
11 detailed tables to help you find incarceration data from your Colorado community Read More 08-18-2022
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Do Prison Rehabilitation Programs Really Work?
New study concludes that skill training and counseling programs in state correctional facilities are a "critical tool" in curbing recidivism Read More 08-17-2022
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Both Sides of the Bars: How Mass Incarceration Punishes Families
Government survey results illuminate the broader consequences of locking up people with children Read More 08-16-2022
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The Cost of Solitary Confinement
Why Ending Isolation in California Prisons Can Save Money and Save Lives Read More 08-13-2022
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Repurposing Correctional Facilities to Strengthen Communities
Twenty-one states partially closed or fully closed at least one correctional facility since 2000 Read More 08-12-2022
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A Market for Holding Humans: The Correctional and Detention Bed Trade
Excessive incarceration and immigration detention has resulted in a perverse system where people in custody are shuttled among facilities around the country for money Read More 08-11-2022
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An Extraordinary Story of Forgiveness: From Life Without Parole to Finding Grace
A new project gives a voice to people serving life sentences in Louisiana – and brought together two men whose lives collided in tragedy Read More 08-10-2022
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Welfare Check: Here's How Federal Cash Assistance for Low-income Youth Impacts Whether They Come in Contact with the Criminal Legal System
Report finds that SSI removal at age 18 increases the number of criminal charges by 30% Read More 08-09-2022
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Research Report: New Programs for, and Approaches to, Justice System Challenges
Case Studies of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative in Arkansas, Louisiana,
Oregon, and Pennsylvania Read More 08-06-2022
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Angola 3 Member, Albert Woodfox, Who Served 43 Years in Solitary Confinement Dies
Convicted twice in a correctional officer's death, courts overturned both convictions Read More 08-05-2022
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Social Connections Called Key to Prison Reform
One recurring theme for success was the maturity of incarcerated people and a desire to reconnect with family and children and leave a life of crime behind Read More 08-04-2022
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Beyond the Count: A Deep Dive into State Prison Populations
PPI analysis of a unique, large-scale survey of incarcerated people provides a richer picture of just who is locked up in state prisons Read More 08-03-2022
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The Psychological Impact of Wrongful Imprisonment
New research sheds light on how to better support wrongly convicted individuals. Read More 08-02-2022
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Idaho Mentor Program Benefiting Incarcerated People Preparing for Community Re-entry
Mentoring program reduced the recidivism, or reoffending, rate by about 10 percent Read More 07-30-2022
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New Data Reveals Where People in Virginia Prisons and Jails Come From
The report provides ten detailed data tables — including neighborhood-specific data for Arlington, Norfolk and Richmond for advocates, organizers, policymakers, data journalists, academics Read More 07-29-2022
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'Night of Terror': Female Inmates Raped When Male Detainees Bribed Guard, Lawsuit Says
Jail officer received $1000 from male detainees for giving them keys to restricted area that housed women Read More 07-28-2022
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Outgoing Federal BOP Director Refuses to Take Responsibility for Corruption and Misconduct Under His Watch
Michael Carvajal claims ignorance on issues of suicides, sexual abuse, and the free flow of drugs, weapons and other contraband in federal prisons during his tenure Read More 07-27-2022
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Prison Is Already Hell, and Climate Change Is Making It Worse
In Texas prisons that lack air conditioning, temperatures routinely exceed triple digits Read More 07-26-2022
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Parole, Power, and Punishment
The Massachusetts parole board's discriminatory treatment of people with mental health disabilities Read More 07-23-2022
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Transgender Woman Put in a Cell with Three Cisgender Men with Horrific Results
Review board investigators cite the assault and injury were the result of a systemic failure on the part of the Sheriff’s Department Read More 07-22-2022
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The Effect of Long Prison Sentences on Public Safety
Report outlines the most current and comprehensive data available on the nature and extent of long sentences Read More 07-21-2022
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Literacy Education is as important as Housing and Employment for People Released from Prison
An estimated 70% or more of incarcerated people can't read at the fourth-grade level Read More 07-20-2022
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Driver's License Suspensions for Unpaid Debt: Punishing Poverty
Counterproductive laws that suspend driver's licenses for unpaid fines and fees make it harder for millions to work and provide for their families Read More 07-19-2022
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Imagine One Out of Every 50 People You Know Just Disappeared and Went to Prison Tomorrow
Roughly 65 percent of the Colorado's prison system comes from three cities Read More 07-16-2022
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New Fair and Just Prosecution Brief: Drug-Induced Homicide Prosecution
FJP's new brief explains why DIH prosecutions are ineffective and can actually exacerbate our nation's overdose epidemic Read More 07-15-2022
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Can California's CARE Court Can Rid Its Mental Health System of 'No Treatment Until Tragedy'?
Governor Newsome proses Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Courtfor cases of people with severe mental health Read More 07-14-2022
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New head of the Bureau of Prison is Hailed As "Uniquely Qualified" for the Job
Colette Peters is said to have a "proven track record as a visionary leader in the field of corrections and public safety" Read More 07-13-2022
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New Correctional Contracts Library Shows You What Companies are Profiting Off of Incarcerated People in Your Area
Database contains hundreds of contract documents to help advocates identify and combat the exploitation of incarcerated people and their families Read More 07-12-2022
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Dire US Labor Shortage Provides Opportunity for Formerly Incarcerated People
Reentry programs are one way employers are trying to fill some of the 11.3 million open jobs in the U.S. amid a dire national labor shortage Read More 07-11-2022
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Federal Judge Finds Arizona's Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional
After almost a decade of broken promises by Arizona state prison officials, Judge ruled the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) systematically violates the constitutional rights of people incarcerated in the state's prisons Read More 07-10-2022
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People in Prison Learn Not to Say the D-Word
Saying "I'm depressed" to jail staff landed Nicholas Brooks in solitary. But with his peers, he has found a way to speak freely Read More 07-08-2022
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The Deadly Link Between Climate Change and Incarceration
People in prison may be disproportionately susceptible to climate-driven extreme temperatures, disasters, diseases, and displacement Read More 07-07-2022
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What the End of Roe v. Wade Will Mean for People on Probation and Parole
On any given day in the U.S., 666,413 women are on probation or parole. Read More 07-06-2022
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Death Penalty Information Center Analysis Finds Prosecutorial Misconduct Implicated in More than 550 Death Penalty Reversals or Exonerations
DPIC found the most common types of misconduct were withholding favorable evide Read More 07-05-2022
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Surviving Prison is 90% Mental: How One Man in Prison Teaches Workouts That Strengthen the Mind
Sessions work on relieving the stress of rejected phone calls, denied visits, humiliating random pat-downs and other microaggressions Read More 07-02-2022
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How the Opioid Crisis is Driving Deaths and Abuse in Prisons
The alcohol and drug overdose death rate increased fivefold in prisons from 2009 through 2019 Read More 07-01-2022
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Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers
Incarcerated workers are forced to work and stripped of standard workplace protections Read More 06-30-2022
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Op-Ed: As a Former Sex Worker, I know How Anti-Loitering Laws Target the Wrong People
California's Senate Bill 357, the Safer Streets for All Act, would rescind the California law that makes it a misdemeanor to loiter in public with the intent to engage in prostitution Read More 06-29-2022
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Chronic Punishment: The Unmet Health Needs of People in State Prisons
Survey of people in Prison show that state prisons are full of ill and neglected people Read More 06-28-2022
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For the First Time, There are No Girls at Hawaii Youth Correctional Center
Systems collaborate and work together to provide interventions earlier, and to
provide healing and support instead of punishment Read More 06-25-2022
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I Joined the Parole Board to Make a Difference. Now I Call It 'Conveyor Belt Justice'
Parole board members would often be busy preparing to lead the next interview instead of watching and listening closely to the one taking place Read More 06-25-2022
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Nothing but Time: Elderly Americans Serving Life Without Parole
The Sentencing Project released an analysis of 40,000 people serving life without parole (LWOP) in the U.S., revealing that almost half (47%) are at least 50 years old Read More 06-24-2022
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New Data Reveals Where People in New Jersey Prisons Come From
Six New Jersey counties are home to more than half of the state's prison population Read More 06-22-2022
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"Mental Health Units" in Prison Are Solitary Confinement by Another Name, Activists Say
New York now puts people with mental health needs in prison units that claim to be therapeutic but are harshly punitive Read More 06-21-2022
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Santa Clara County, Calif. is Looking to Automate Batch Expungements of Low-Level Criminal Records
The district attorney's office and public defender's office is expected to institute a system that could greenlight upward of 10,000 expungements a year Read More 06-19-2022
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New Report: Recidivism and Federal Bureau of Prisons Vocational Program and Federal Prison Industries Participants Released in 2010
Study examines whether completion of vocational programs offered by the BOP impacted recidivism Read More 06-17-2022
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Potentially Violating State Law, Some Kids from Louisiana are Being Sent to Juvenile Detention Facilities in Other States
Juveniles are sent to detention centers hundreds of miles away from families and lawyers Read More 06-16-2022
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Fact Sheet on the Criminalization and Over-Incarceration of LGBTQ+ Adults and Youth
High rates of poverty, homelessness, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQ+ adults and youth perpetuate their overrepresentation in the criminal legal system Read More 06-15-2022
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Keri Blakinger: Why We Didn't Celebrate Gay Pride Month in Women's Prison
Research shows that 1 in 3 women in prison identify as lesbian or bisexual Read More 06-14-2022
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Michigan Prisons Ban Spanish and Swahili Dictionaries "to Prevent Disruptions"
Seven books in both Spanish and Swahili have been banned from the state's prisons in the last year Read More 06-11-2022
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Right On Crime Releases New Study: Addressing Florida's Parole System
Florida is 1 of 16 states without a parole system Read More 06-10-2022
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Rethinking Prison Tourism
Many former prison sites draw on the spooky and salacious to entertain visitors, but some are having second thoughts Read More 06-09-2022
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Where People in Prison Come From: The Geography of Mass Incarceration
Starting with New York, this summer will see reports on 13 states Read More 06-08-2022
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N.J.'s Top Cop and Judge Agree: Stop Jailing People for Minor Fines
This reform also has the support of the state association of police chiefs and the state's largest police unions Read More 06-07-2022
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Why One County is Pushing for Formerly Incarcerated People to Serve on Boards and Commissions
Mayor states formerly incarcerated people have something to say, and an important perspective that's needed Read More 06-05-2022
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Google Earmarks $8M for Job Skills Training for Formerly Incarcerated
Half of the funds will be allotted for grants to support Code for America in developing an automatic record clearance technology Read More 06-03-2022
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977 People Incarcerated in Connecticut Receive Hep C Treatment as Part of Lawsuit Settlement
Under an agreement with the court, all incarcerated people until Aug. 1 will be tested for Hepatitis C and treated with direct-acting antiviral drugs Read More 06-02-2022
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Congress Needs to Invest in Returning Citizens
The U.S. Spends $80 Billion On Prisons and Corrections but Only $100 Million on Reentry Employment training Read More 06-01-2022
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Lessons to be Learned: How the Newest Federal Prison Became One of the Deadliest
Fatal beatings. A “torture room.” Pairs of men held around the clock in tiny cells, tempers rising. “They’re literally afraid for their lives,” one lawyer said. Read More 05-31-2022
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MacArthur Foundation Gives $20 Million to Four Jurisdictions to Break Cycle Between Jail and Homelessness
The Prison Policy Initiative found a single incarceration makes you seven times as likely to experience homelessness later Read More 05-28-2022
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Why Do the Mentally Ill, People Who Use Drugs, and Homeless People Who Are Given a Chace to Avoid Jail in L.A. Pass?
Since its launch last summer, only 17 people completed the Alternatives to Incarceration Diversion Program Read More 05-27-2022
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A Chaplain on Florida's Death Row Tells a Story of Hope
Chaplain finds a "brother in Christ" in a most unlikely place Read More 05-26-2022
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Study Aims to Gauge Prevalence and Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Juveniles in Detention
University of South Florida researchers will enroll 13- through 22-year-old men and boys in detention facilities Read More 05-25-2022
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Updated Charts Provide Insights on Racial Disparities, Correctional Control, Jail Suicides, and More
New data visualizations expose the harms of mass incarceration Read More 05-24-2022
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Delaware Charges Indigent Defendants $100 for a Public Defender, and There's More Punishing Costs
People on probation are charged $200 for supervision, and some defendants are charged a $100 "prosecution fee" Read More 05-22-2022
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New National Initiative Aims to Break Down the Barriers People Leaving Prison Face
Initiative's goal is to make reentry smoother and more effective Read More 05-20-2022
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Growing Group of Prosecutors Pledging Not to Enforce Abortion Ban
Elected prosecutors who work in states that criminalize pregnancy outcomes and abortions will be required to decide whether to use their discretion and limited resources to prosecute Read More 05-19-2022
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Working in "A Meat Grinder”: A Research Roundup Examines the Reality of Prison and Jail Jobs
Report sheds light on why prison jobs remain vacant Read More 05-18-2022
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How the Criminal Legal System Fails Poor Communities
Why one judge says poverty should not be a crime Read More 05-17-2022
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NJ Reentry Corp.to Offer Mental Health and Addiction Services to Veterans with an Other-Than Honorable Discharge
Services will include acute short-term psychiatric care, and programs for substance use and mental health disorders Read More 05-14-2022
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New Report: Incarcerated Women and Girls
Research on female incarceration is critical to understanding the full consequences of mass incarceration and to unraveling the policies and practices that lead to their criminalization Read More 05-13-2022
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The Hidden Costs of Pretrial Detention Revisited
Increasing the amount of time spent in pretrial detention was not consistently related to the odds of failing to appear in court Read More 05-12-2022
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U.S. Sentencing Commission Compassionate Release Data Report Fiscal Years 2020 to 2021
Report contains percentages of those released or denied release in each state or region, well as reasons for release or denial of release Read More 05-11-2022
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In Texas Prisons, Men Have Access to Significantly More Higher Education Programs Than Women
Earning a degree drastically reduces recidivism for incarcerated people, but the gender disparity in offerings makes the process even harder for many Read More 05-10-2022
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Carceral Psychology: Cops and Counselors
Sometimes mental health professionals call the police, work with the police, and act like the police Read More 05-08-2022
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CT’s Right To Collect Money From Former Prisoners is Curtailed, But Not Ended
A bill to end the state's authority to collect 'prison debt' failed, but budget bill kept part alive Read More 05-06-2022
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Diversion Programs, Explained
Vera explains programs ranging from pre-police encounters to pre-trial diversions Read More 05-05-2022
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Insufficient Funds: How Prison and Jail "Release Cards" Perpetuate the Cycle of Poverty
Prison Policy Initiative examined release card companies' fee structures to learn how this industry has evolved, and what government leaders can do to stop its worst practices Read More 05-04-2022
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Media Guide: 10 Crime Coverage Dos and Don'ts
The Sentencing Project's new media guide can help media outlets develop coverage that will better inform the public and policymakers on how to pursue the most effective and humane public safety policies. Read More 05-03-2022
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Executive Inaction: States and the Federal Government Fail to Use Commutations As a Release Mechanism
PPI survey of eight states found an average of one commutation for every 10,000 imprisoned people each year Read More 04-30-2022
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Formerly Incarcerated People in Louisiana Receive Second Chance at Career Through Monroe Employer
Workplace is a "no judgment" zone Read More 04-29-2022
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Maine Will Soon Hire Its First Five Public Defenders. Most of the State Remains Without Them
The vision is to allow MCILS both to contract with court-appointed attorneys and to employ public defenders in 16 offices to handle the county’s criminal, child protection and juvenile cases Read More 04-28-2022
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"Do the Crime, Do the Time," But What Happens After Release?
Second chances start with prison programming in preparation for reentry Read More 04-27-2022
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Justice-involved Individuals in the Labor Market Since the Great Recession
Flattening employment rates for the justice involved does correspond with
the incomplete recovery of the labor force participation of the working class Read More 04-26-2022
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Compassion is Hard to Come by in Pennsylvania's Broken Prison System/Editorial
People over 50 years of age represent 27% of Pennsylvania's prison population Read More 04-23-2022
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The Truth about Marijuana and the Criminal Legal System
On 4/20 The Appeal set the record straight on myths surrounding marijuana Read More 04-22-2022
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Toxic Prisons: A Daily Environmental Injustice
Society's calls for a healthier environment rarely extend to incarcerated people Read More 04-22-2022
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Justice Department Works to Curb Racial Bias in Deciding Who's Released From Prison
DOJ seeks to overhaul the troubled risk assessment algorithm Read More 04-20-2022
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The Cruel Practice of Banning Books Behind Bars
Restrictions vary from state to state, facility to facility with Florida banning 20,000 books, and Texas banning 9,000 Read More 04-19-2022
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Exclusive: HUD Unveils Plan to Help People with a Criminal Record Find a Place to Live
As it stands now people with criminal records aren't a protected class under the Fair Housing Act of 1968 Read More 04-17-2022
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April is Second Chance Month, But What Does That Mean for Someone Getting Out of Prison?
While the concept is appealing, many people find reentry challenging Read More 04-15-2022
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New Report, Beyond the Count, Uses Demographic Data to Show the Social Disadvantage of People Locked Up in State Prisons
People in prisons have endured disadvantage and poverty all the way back to childhood, the Prison Policy Initiative's new report shows Read More 04-14-2022
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The National Registry of Exonerations 2021
The 2021 exonerations included one hundred and three exonerations of Violent Felonies, including 77 homicides, and nine sexual assaults Read More 04-13-2022
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Making Headlines: It Takes Courage to Impose Well-Considered Sentences in Sex Offenses Cases
The criminal legal system is massively punitive toward people who commit sex offenses. How we treat them jeopardizes their health and safety — and our own. Read More 04-12-2022
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Train Up a Child: Many Kids Learn Violent Behaviors Through Intergenerational Harm — And are Then Met with More Harm by the State
Four million children in the United States are exposed to violence each year, and about half of those children experience lasting trauma Read More 04-05-2022
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Buying a Home is Hard, Doing It While Incarcerated is Nearly Impossible
With many landlords not renting to people with felony convictions, buying a home is a long shot at stability Read More 04-05-2022
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Online Network Matches Returning Citizens with Services
Former volunteer chaplain creates the Inside Out Network Read More 04-05-2022
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Second Chances: Golf Courses Part of Prisoner Reentry Program
Golf course maintenance work is a steppingstone to a new life for the incarcerated people employed at two municipal courses in Tallahassee, Fla. Read More 04-05-2022
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Correctional Populations in the United States, 2020 – Statistical Tables
At yearend 2020, about 2,140 per 100,000 adult U.S. residents were under correctional supervision Read More 04-05-2022
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Criminal Justice Algorithms: Being Race-Neutral Doesn't Mean Race-Blind
The Department of Justice found that PATTERN overpredicts recidivism among minority inmates by between 2% and 8% compared with white inmates Read More 04-02-2022
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New Initiative to Advance Employment Opportunities for Youth and Adults with Criminal Records
National education and workforce nonprofit JFF launches the Center for Justice and Economic Advancement to mobilize employers and boost career trajectories for people with criminal records Read More 04-02-2022
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Analysis: Former Juvenile Lifers Cite Strengths and Weaknesses of Reentry Preparation
More training and programming that would help find a job after release is needed, say juveniles being released from life sentences Read More 04-01-2022
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More and More Prisons Are Banning Mail
There's no evidence that these bans improve security, but for-profit contractors stand to benefit from these arrangements Read More 03-31-2022
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Felon Voting Ban is Racially Motivated and Unconstitutional, NC Judges Rule
Ruling affects approximately 55,000 people Read More 03-30-2022
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Solutions to Help End Policing of the Homelessness and Mental Health Crises
"We must not rely on the false comfort of criminalization and coercion." Read More 03-26-2022
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The Disillusionment of a Rikers Island Doctor
The impossible journey of trying to keep people alive in a notorious jail Read More 03-26-2022
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Waiting to Go to Court Shouldn't Be a Death Sentence
As of March 14, 2022, there were 4,682 people waiting for their trials in New York City jails. Of them, 2,206 waiting for six months or more, and 1,474 had been waiting more than a year Read More 03-24-2022
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New Report: Felony Murder An On-Ramp for Extreme Sentencing
Several specific reforms are needed to narrow the felony murder rule, advance public safety, and address a troubling cause of mass incarceration and racial
disparities in the criminal legal system Read More 03-23-2022
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Piper Kerman on Being Responsible When Writing About People Who Are Incarcerated
Asking yourself what's the intention of your writing will help you make humane choices about your portrayals of other people, according to Kerman Read More 03-22-2022
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Captive Consumers: How Government Agencies and Private Companies Trap and Profit Off Incarcerated People and Their Loved Ones
Incarcerated people, and often their families, are increasingly forced to directly pay for the various costs of operating the system in which they are confined Read More 03-19-2022
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New report Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2022 Provides the Most Comprehensive Look at U.S. Incarceration Since the Start of the Pandemic
Roughly 1.9 million people are incarcerated in the U.S. Read More 03-18-2022
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New Resource: The Landscape of Recent State and County Correctional Oversight Efforts
Since 2018, many jurisdictions have tried to strengthen transparency and accountability in their correctional systems with mixed results Read More 03-17-2022
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Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Pamela Winn And HH Sayyida Basma Al Said On Overcoming Stigma And Shame
Winn's group, RestoreHER, advocates for pregnant women in prison Read More 03-16-2022
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New Report Reveals the Scope of Youth Confinement Is Vastly Understated
American Children Incarcerated Roughly 250,000 Times in 2019 Read More 03-15-2022
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150 Years Is Enough: The Case for Abolishing New Jersey's Youth Prisons.
New Jersey has the worst Black-to-white youth incarceration disparity rate in the entire nation Read More 03-13-2022
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State Action to Narrow the School-to-Prison Pipeline
$122 billion in federal support was allocated to help students return to school
safely and successfully in 2021-22 Read More 03-11-2022
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Beyond the Ban: A Toolkit for Advancing College Opportunity for Justice-Impacted Students
Michigan justice fellowship provides a toolkit that examines 8 states to see how they are they are providing higher education to currently and formerly incarcerated people Read More 03-10-2022
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Women Beaten, Sexually Assaulted, by Gang Members in Understaffed Prison, (Warning: Graphic Details)
Attacks tied to female gang members transferred to facility, with outnumbered guards failing to intervene Read More 03-09-2022
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A New Toolkit for Advocates Working to End Mass Incarceration
The tool kit includes tips and information from over two decades of using data, visuals, and narratives to expose the harms of mass incarceration Read More 03-07-2022
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Beyond Private Prisons
Simply targeting the corporations caging migrants and other people for profit won’t create a future without mass incarceration. Read More 03-07-2022
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Disrupting the Cycle: Re-entry Leaders Push Post-Incarceration Reform at Mississippi Capitol
With an objective of "disrupting the cycles of incarceration" the Mississippi Center for Re-entry teamed up with other re-entry organizations to advocate for bills that will help people coming out of prison Read More 03-07-2022
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Guaranteed Income Experiment Provides Hope for Formerly Incarcerated
The program is being tested in Gainesville, Florida Read More 03-02-2022
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Five Black Heroes Who Took on the Fight against Mass Incarceration
Black History Month is over, but that doesn't mean we can't continue to learn Read More 03-01-2022
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'Heart of Safety' Is First Ever Juvenile Restorative Justice Diversion Program in VA County
Restorative Arlington is also looking to create a referral pathway to allow schools to directly refer students to Heart of Safety in an effort to close the school-to-prison-pipeline Read More 02-26-2022
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Why It’s So Impossible to Get Decent Mental Health Care in Prison
Prison systems deliberately blur the line between the health care and security staffs Read More 02-25-2022
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'Staggering' Study Reveals Nearly Half of Unemployed U.S. Men Have Criminal Convictions
Employers should "rethink" using criminal histories in hiring decisions, researchers say Read More 02-24-2022
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Prisons, Nursing Homes, and Medicaid: A COVID-19 Case Study in Health Injustice
How political and legal choices made prior to the pandemic contributed to the tragic and unjust burden of illness and death that Black and disabled people have borne Read More 02-23-2022
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Oakland County, Michigan Creates Conviction Integrity Unit Seeking Justice for Innocent Incarcerated People
The unit has already received 50 letters, dating back to the 70s Read More 02-22-2022
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More People Were Arrested for Drug Possession Than Any Other Type of Crime in 2019
Drug possession arrests held steady at more than a million a year, in stark contrast with a large reduction in overall arrests, which dropped 29%. Read More 02-19-2022
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Senate Launches Group to Examine Embattled US Prison System
The working group, being led by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., is aimed at developing policies and proposals to strengthen oversight of the beleaguered federal prison system Read More 02-18-2022
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The U.S. is Limiting Compassionate Release in Plea Deals
AT least six jurisdictions around the nation are using the provisions, barring defendants from filing any motions for early release or limiting them to only one such request and barring appeals Read More 02-17-2022
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Climate and Punishment: Boiling Behind Bars, Dark Smokey Cells, Trapped in Floods
The Intercept mapped climate risks for 6,500 detention facilities. In some already miserable places, the suffering is set to intensify Read More 02-16-2022
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Prison in California Forced Incarcerated People to Drink Arsenic for Years
The EPA’s Safe Water Drinking Information System shows that from 2008 to 2012, the prison's water had arsenic levels consistently around 20 micrograms per liter, twice the EPA limit of 10 micrograms Read More 02-15-2022
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The Rise and Fall of a Prison Town Queen
A family feud over drugs, money and fried fish roils the heart of the Texas prison system. Read More 02-13-2022
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Brandon Brown's Path from Prison to Redemption
Becoming the first person in Maine's prison system to receive a degree, he teaches restorative since his release Read More 02-13-2022
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The Ties That Bind: Corrections Tells Us There's No Such Thing as a Friend in Prison. They Are Wrong
Imprisonment violently separates us from those we love most — even those we come to love on the inside Read More 02-13-2022
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New Data on Formerly Incarcerated People's Employment Reveal Labor Market Injustices
Formerly incarcerated people face huge obstacles to finding stable employment, leading to detrimental society-wide effects Read More 02-13-2022
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Criminal Legal Reform One Year into the Biden Administration
There's still tremendous work to be done to live up to Biden's promise to make the criminal legal system more just Read More 02-08-2022
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2022: The State of Mental Health in America
More than half of adults with mental illness do not receive treatment Read More 02-05-2022
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"How I Went From Gangster to Geek"
Jy-Aire Smith-Pennick writes of his journey to get out of prison and become an agent for change Read More 02-04-2022
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CT Correction Officers Working with Youth Offer Ideas to Address Concerns of DOJ
More vocational training, and more staff including teachers and mental health workers are some of the ideas correction officers put forward Read More 02-03-2022
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122 Federal Prisons Put on Lockdown
Fear that violence would spread to other federal prisons after two people were killed in the federal penitentiary in Beaumont, Texas Read More 02-02-2022
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RICO: Rethinking Interpretations of Criminal Organizations
RICO prosecutions have an inappropriate and disproportionately negative impact on young Black and Brown men (including adolescents) in low-income communities Read More 02-01-2022
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Broken Rules: How Pennsylvania Courts Use Cash Bail to Incarcerate People Before Trial
ACLU Pennsylvania report examines the use of bail in all 67 counties across the commonwealth Read More 01-30-2022
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Availability of Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals in US Jails
Investigation found 60% of jails reported continuing to provide MOUD to pregnant individuals who were receiving medication before incarceration, but only 32% of jails initiated MOUD during pregnancy. Read More 01-30-2022
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Connecticut's Senators Wanted to Investigate COVID Concerns in Danbury’s Federal Prison. They Were Denied Full Access
Senators are "incredibly concerned about the conditions inside the facility" Read More 01-27-2022
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American Bar Association Finds Oregon Has Just 1/3 of Needed Public Defenders
Oregon has only 592 full-time public defenders, but needs 1,888 to meet current caseload Read More 01-26-2022
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Opinion: Abolition is Public Health
The largest public health professional Organization in the U.S. took a stand against carceral systems as fundamentally antithetical to our nation's health Read More 01-25-2022
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What If? 10 Questions for Sparking Local Pretrial Change
If not risk assessment, then what? What's the replacement? Read More 01-23-2022
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The Paid Jailer: How Sheriff Campaign Dollars Shape Mass Incarceration
Report claims businesses and sheriffs extract every available resource
from those captured in the carceral net Read More 01-21-2022
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A Victory for Seattle's Homeless Population When Court Rules a Person's Vehicle is "Their Castle"
Homeless people living in their vehicles will no longer have their vehicles impounded, or face stiff fees for towing and storage, or have their vehicle sold at auction to pay off their debts Read More 01-20-2022
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Building Exits Off the Highway to Mass Incarceration: Diversion Programs Explained
Report provides key differences in how diversion programs might alleviate (or complicate) someone's experience going through the system Read More 01-19-2022
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1 in 8 People in Florida Prisons Is in Solitary Confinement, Advocates Say
Experts, advocates, and those who have been incarcerated have criticized the state prison system for using various forms of isolation that they say constitute solitary confinement Read More 01-19-2022
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People in the Scandal-Plagued Federal Prison System Reveal What They Need in a New Director
"This is kind of like AA: To move forward, first you have to admit there's a problem" Read More 01-16-2022
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New Data: The Changes in Prisons, Jails, Probation, and Parole in the First Year of the Pandemic
Newly released data from 2020 show the impact of early-pandemic correctional policy choices and what kind of change is possible under pressure Read More 01-16-2022
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Cages in the Coalfields
The United States Bureau of Prisons threatens to take over swaths of Central Appalachia Read More 01-16-2022
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Reforms without Results: Why States Should Stop Excluding Violent Offenses from Criminal Justice Reforms
Based on research, report offers six reasons why lengthy sentences don't make sense Read More 01-14-2022
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A Year After NJ Released Thousands Early From Prison, Only 9% Are Back in Custody
Recidivism rate is now lower than the state's overall pre-pandemic, one-year recidivism rate of 16% Read More 01-14-2022
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The Criminal Justice Issue Nobody Talks About: Brain Injuries
Studies suggest that between 40% to 80% of incarcerated people suffered a brain injury Read More 01-08-2022
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The Invisible Violence of Carceral Food
"There's no such thing as a 'humane' eating environment in a penal system that inherently produces illness and death," claims Kanav Kathuria Read More 01-08-2022
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal Resigning After Accusations of "Crippling" the Agency
Increasing pressure to fire him over crisis situations plagued his tenure Read More 01-06-2022
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Since He's Been in Office President Biden Hasn't Granted Clemency to Even One of the 18,000 Applicants Who Seek It
Biden seems to have forgotten his promise to use his clemency powers to release people from prison Read More 01-06-2022
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He Went Undercover to Expose Police Officers, Prison Guards, and Other Law Enforcement Officers Who Were Members of the KKK
FBI claims members of hate groups hold positions in law enforcement Read More 01-04-2022
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D.C.'s AspireEntrepreneur Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated People Start or Grow Businesses
While some businesses thrive, others are harder to get off the ground Read More 01-03-2022
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Are Pleas Bargains Really Bargains?
Paper calls for bringing plea bargaining "out of the shadows" Read More 12-31-2021
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The Collateral Consequences of Exoneration
Troy Burner wants people to know that even after an exoneration, obstacles still block the path to freedom Read More 12-30-2021
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Prison Time Shortens Life Spans for Black Americans, But Not Whites
Black Americans who have spent time in jail or prison are 65% more likely to die prematurely Read More 12-29-2021
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Pathways to Desistance from Crime Among Juveniles and Adults: Applications to Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
White paper describes the known correlates of desistance from crime as well as the features associated with continued involvement in crime Read More 12-28-2021
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Vera Institute of Justice Unveils Updated Incarceration Trends Website
Revised site includes a trove of data, visualizations, and analytical tools on local jail and state prison populations and demographics Read More 12-26-2021
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The Positive Impacts of Family Contact for Incarcerated People and Their Families
In-person visitation is incredibly beneficial, reducing recidivism and improving health and behavior Read More 12-23-2021
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Justice Department Reverses Sending Federal Prisoners on Home Confinement Back to Prison
Advocates call on Biden to issue commutations to those on home confinement who still have prison time left on their sentences Read More 12-22-2021
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Too Little Too Late: Those in Charge of Parole in Georgia Overlook the State's Prison System is a "Hotbed of Death and Despair"
At least 450 people died in state custody from January of 2020 through September of 2021 Read More 12-21-2021
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New Resource: Youth in Adult Courts, Jails and Prisons
Resource reviews the history, harms, pathways and trends that treat children as if they were adults Read More 12-18-2021
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Top Ranking Official at NJ Women's Prison One of 15 Officials Charged with Assault
Officers violently extracted women from their cells, causing multiple injuries Read More 12-18-2021
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A Prosecutorial Solution to the Criminalization of Homelessness
Criminalizing homelessness will never solve the problem Read More 12-18-2021
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New Criminal Justice Policy Lab to Focus on Correctional Oversight and Improved Conditions in Prisons and Jails Nationwide
PJIL promotes the urgent need for initiatives that draw on the best available research to reduce harm inside prisons and jails Read More 12-15-2021
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What Does Reproductive "Choice" Look Like in Prisons and Jails?
States that are otherwise hostile to abortion rights are especially likely to make it difficult for incarcerated people Read More 12-15-2021
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Activists Still Waiting for Biden to Overhaul the Justice System
The federal prison population has increased by 5,000 people during Biden's tenure Read More 12-14-2021
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How Jails Are Making Us Die Young
People in counties with higher jail populations are getting sicker and dying younger Read More 12-12-2021
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Justices Get Imaginative in Dispute Over Attempted Robbery and "Crimes of Violence"
The question "Is it a violation of the Hobbs Act if a person attempts to threaten but does not actually threaten?" was raised Read More 12-10-2021
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Success in Criminal Legal Reform, 2021
Briefing paper highlights key reforms undertaken in 2021 prioritized by The Sentencing Read More 12-09-2021
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$67 Million Settlement Reached in Atlanta Suit Over Jail Phone Calls
Global Tel*Link Corp. will establish a $67 million settlement fund to reimburse customers whose deposits were taken by the company from April 2011 to this past October Read More 12-08-2021
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"Daddy, If I Come See You, Will I Have to Be Locked Up, Too?"
One man's poignant story of reconnecting with his daughter while in prison Read More 12-07-2021
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Crime Prediction Software Promised to Be Free of Biases, New Data Shows It Perpetuates Them
etween 2018 and 2021, more than one in 33 U.S. residents were potentially subject to police patrol decisions directed by crime prediction software called PredPol Read More 12-06-2021
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Vulnerable Places: American Communities Are Being Poisoned by Current Conceptions and Practices of Punishment
Understanding how entire communities are exposed to punishment is the key to combatting mass incarceration Read More 12-05-2021
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Opinion: We Can't End Mass Incarceration without Ending Solitary Confinement First
What happens when a person damaged by solitary confinement is released back into the community? Read More 12-05-2021
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Show Me the Money: Tracking the Companies That Have a Lock on Sending Funds to Incarcerated People
Prison Policy Initiative looks at all fifty state departments of corrections to figure out which companies hold the contracts to provide money-transfer services and what the fees are to use these services Read More 12-02-2021
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Banned From Jobs: People Released From Prison Fight Laws That Keep Punishing Them
Post-conviction employment bans put many on the road back to prison Read More 12-02-2021
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Race and the Jury: Illegal Discrimination in Jury Selection
Read More 11-30-2021
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DOJ Finds Bureau of Prisons Failed to Apply Earned Time Credits to 60,000 Incarcerated Individuals
The Inspector General fears those who were incarcerated could have received sentence reductions Read More 11-29-2021
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U.S. Sentencing Commission Compassionate Release Data Report 2020 to 2021
Documentation for all compassionate release motions, regardless of whether they were granted or denied up to August 31, 2021 is presented Read More 11-27-2021
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Beyond Jails: Community-Based Strategies for Public Safety
On any given day in 2019, jails in the United States held more than 750,000 people Read More 11-24-2021
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A Prosecutor's Guide to Advancing a Public Health Response to Drug Use
Currently about one in five incarcerated people are jailed or imprisoned for a drug offense Read More 11-24-2021
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Reentry Central Founder Dr. Sandra Martin Passes Away
Her advocacy for ending mass incarceration is largely recognized Read More 11-22-2021
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Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated Mothers to Launch Tech Careers
10-week training program focuses on "sustainable liberation," that centers on economic security Read More 11-21-2021
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Tackling a Huge Taboo: Sexual Desire Behind Bars
People in prison, and their loved ones, suffer without intimacy Read More 11-19-2021
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Fact Sheet on Parents in Prison
Fact sheet provides key facts on parents in prison and policies that impede their ability to care for their children when released from prison Read More 11-18-2021
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Crimes by Federal Prison Employees "Festering"
AP reveals more than 100 BOP employees have been arrested, convicted, or sentenced for crimes since 2019 Read More 11-17-2021
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Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Continuity of Psychiatric Disorders in a 15-Year Longitudinal Study of Youths Involved in the Juvenile Justice System
This study's findings suggest that persistent psychiatric disorders may complicate the transition from adolescence to adulthood among youths who have been detained in a juvenile justice facility Read More 11-16-2021
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Treating Unfreedom: Medical Care in Prison
Practicing correctional medicine is fundamentally an exercise in harm reduction Read More 11-14-2021
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Veterans Fought for Our Freedom: To Return the Favor, Fight for Criminal Justice Reform
30 percent of the veterans in federal prison are there for drug convictions Read More 11-14-2021
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Two Strikes and You're in Prison Forever
Why Florida leads the nation in people serving life without chance of parole Read More 11-11-2021
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"Desistance-Focused Criminal Justice Practice"
Paper argues that recidivism should not be abandoned as a measure of desistance Read More 11-10-2021
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The CFPB's Enforcement Order Against Prison Profiteer JPay, Explained
The company was fined $6 million for exploiting people leaving prison Read More 11-09-2021
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Jobs Court Matches People Arrested for Low-Level Crimes to Employers That Offer Good-Paying Jobs
Jobs Court pilot program seeks to give 450 people the opportunity to become gainfully employed Read More 11-08-2021
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Guide to Advancing Justice-Related Goals
Guide outlines need-to-know information about how state and local leaders can leverage American Rescue Plan funding Read More 11-05-2021
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The Perils of Probation: How Supervision Contributes to Jail Populations
In 2019, one in 73 adults in America was on probation Read More 11-04-2021
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"It Feels Like Your Life Doesn't Matter": How Anti-Prostitution Laws May Make Sex Workers Less Safe
Criminalizing sex work in the name of preventing exploitation can endanger sex workers and drive them to the fringes, workers and experts say Read More 11-02-2021
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Report Focuses on Veterans in Prison
The most common crime type committed by veterans in prison was drug trafficking Read More 11-01-2021
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The Predatory Dimensions of Criminal Justice
Report looks into several issues including how pocketbook policing affects the amount and patterning of racialized police violence Read More 10-29-2021
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The Impact of Incarceration on the Desistance Process Among Individuals Who Chronically Engage in Criminal Activity
White paper considers how imprisonment shapes the desistance process for individuals who chronically engage in criminal activity Read More 10-28-2021
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All New York Jails and Prisons to Provide Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Medication-assisted treatment reduces the risk of death by 85% and the risk that a person will die of an overdose in the weeks following release from incarceration by 75%, Read More 10-27-2021
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Released From Prison With No Place to Live
Many of the 600,000 people released from prison each year struggle to find a safe to live Read More 10-27-2021
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Saying Their Names: How Public Defenders in NYC Organized to Speak Up for Those Who Died on Rikers Island
Five Boro Defenders is an informal collective of public defenders, civil rights attorneys, and advocates are fighting for the rights of indigent New Yorkers Read More 10-25-2021
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Hernán Carvente-Martinez, Founder of Healing Ninjas, Wins Reebok Human Rights Award
After prison, Carvente-Martinez saw the need for a digital wellness platform especially for BIPOC communities searching for mental health and healing resources Read More 10-23-2021
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Citing "Unfair and Abusive Acts," The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ordered JPay to Pay a $6 Million Fine
JPay is a major provider of financial services to prisons, jails, and people who are incarcerated Read More 10-21-2021
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Carceral Wisdom: People Who Experienced the Harms of the Penal System Have Much Knowledge to Bring to Jury Trials
Knowledge derived from a carceral experience has value in all contexts — the jury included Read More 10-20-2021
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A Toolkit for Jail Decarceration in Your Community
Vera Institute asserts no matter your role in the community, you have the power to push for change that will make a powerful difference Read More 10-20-2021
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The Color of Justice: Racial and Ethnic Disparity in State Prisons
New report addresses the scale and causes of disparity in prisons state-by-state Read More 10-18-2021
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Solitary Confinement Increased by 500% During Pandemic
300,000 people were held in solitary confinement last year Read More 10-15-2021
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Incarceration in "Indian Country" Jails and Native Incarceration in Local Jails Has Exploded Since 2000
Over the past 10 years, the Native jail population is up a shocking 85%, and people in Indian country jails increased by 61% Read More 10-14-2021
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New Report: New York State’s New Death Penalty: The Death Toll of Mass Incarceration in a Post Execution Era
Every three days someone dies inside a NYS prison, compared to every 12 days in 1976 Read More 10-13-2021
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Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn't Exist
Almost Nothing Happened to the Adults in Charge Read More 10-12-2021
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Study: Impact of a Prison Therapeutic Diversion Unit on Mental and Behavioral Health Outcomes
Study finds that TDUs have considerable promise to lead to better outcomes than restrictive housing while incarcerated Read More 10-11-2021
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California Ends Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Non-Violent Drug Crimes
Governor Newsome gets pushback from the California Association of Highway Patrolmen Read More 10-07-2021
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Housing First Breaks the Homelessness-Jail Cycle
Results from Denver’s five-year supportive housing program show a better way to invest in people and communities Read More 10-07-2021
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Bridging the Gap: A Practitioner’s Guide to Harm Reduction in Drug Courts
Strategies to help drug courts re-align with their original stated purpose: to offer a truly therapeutic and health-based alternative to carceral drug strategies Read More 10-04-2021
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Washington DOC Ends Use of Solitary Confinement As Punishment After Study Shows It Doesn't Work
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee calls the DOC's decision "the right thing to do" Read More 10-04-2021
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U.S. Sentencing Commission Compassionate Release Data Report Calendar Years 2020 to 202
Report provides an analysis of the compassionate release motions filed with the courts during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More 10-02-2021
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Child Support and Reentry
How are child support, criminal justice, and reentry related? Read More 09-30-2021
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Report Finds Electronic Monitoring Sets People Up for Failure and Reincarceration
George Washington University researchers express concern about excessive surveillance and risk of reincarceration Read More 09-29-2021
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Sex Offender Registration Doesn’t Help Victims, Hurts Young Offenders
States across the country place children as young as 8 years old on sex offender registries Read More 09-28-2021
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Butler University Research Finds Benefits Of Hiring Workers With A Criminal History
Authors of study would like to see the work ethic of the formerly incarcerated people researched on a national level Read More 09-27-2021
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When Fines and Fees Ruin Lives
Critics say police are being used as debt collectors Read More 09-24-2021
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In The Extreme: Women Serving Life Without Parole and Death Sentences in the United States
Report concludes a wealth of evidence suggests that women encounter gender-based stigma and bias that negatively affects their court outcomes Read More 09-23-2021
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Man Who Paid 43 Cents Less For Soda Arrested and Given a $50,000 Bond
In Pennsylvania, if someone is convicted of theft twice, a third time is a felony, no matter what the cost Read More 09-22-2021
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Justice Department Reviewing Policies on Transgender People in Prison
Approximately 1,200 people in federal prison identify as transgender Read More 09-21-2021
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Cracking the Black Box
Shedding light on the vast discretion prosecutors have to charge crimes Read More 09-20-2021
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Should Jurors Be Told What the Penalties Would Be For A Guilty Verdict?
Advocates claim informed juries would be more democratic in sentencing if they were aware of the consequences Read More 09-17-2021
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Shackling Pregnant Prisoners Should Be Against Federal Law: Paper
Shackle on pregnant women have been known to cause health risks to mothers and babies Read More 09-16-2021
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Global Tel*Link Seeks Patent for Robots That Will Perform Many Tasks Corrections Officers Currently Carry Out
Tasks include "non-lethal force" with "an electroshock weapon, a rubber projectile gun, gas, or physical contact by the robot with an inmate." Read More 09-15-2021
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Back-to-School Action Guide: Re-Engaging Students and Closing the School-to-Prison Pipeline
The Sentencing Project report provides a wide variety of promising and proven strategies to close the school-to-prison pipeline Read More 09-14-2021
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Self-Harm Is Exploding In New York City Jails, Internal Numbers Show
Board of Corrections issued a statement urging officials to "do something" Read More 09-13-2021
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States of Incarceration: The Global Context 2021
Where does your state's incarceration rate stand in comparison to other states and countries? Read More 09-10-2021
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Christopher Poulos: What I Learned Visiting Alaska's Only Maximum-Security Prison
The reforms at the Spring Creek prison show what can be done when people are treated humanely and prepared for life on the outside Read More 09-09-2021
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A Holistic Approach to Legal Advocacy
For poor, persecuted communities, helping them overcome legal challenges isn’t nearly enough Read More 09-08-2021
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What you Need to Know About School Policing
In every state, the rate at which students with disabilities were referred to law enforcement was higher than the rate for all students Read More 09-08-2021
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New National Recidivism Report
The return-to-prison rate has dropped considerably Read More 09-03-2021
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States of Emergency: The Failure of Prison System Responses to COVID-19
So far, 2,700 people in prison lost their life to the COVID-19 Virus Read More 09-03-2021
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A Hard Look at Prison Labor Programs
Critics say some lose millions of dollars, while not teaching usable skills for jobs outside of prison Read More 09-03-2021
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Georgetown University Launches National Project Certifying Correctional Officials in Practices Designed to Limit Solitary Confinement of Juveniles
"Ending Isolation in Youth Facilities" certificate program includes juvenile justice executives, rank-and-file detention facility staffers, and representatives from nonprofits working with justice-involved youth Read More 08-30-2021
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Business Owners Ask Biden Not to Transfer Back to Prison Their Employees Transferred to Home Confinement under CARES ACT
ACLU and FAMM join in to support employers and employees in keep them home Read More 08-29-2021
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Opinion: How the Language of Criminal Justice Inflicts Lasting Harm
Research shows that negative language is associated with making dehumanizing associations about a person Read More 08-27-2021
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People Detained at Jail Given Medicine Used to Treat Animals for Parasites as a Treatment for COVID-19
FDA has warned against using Ivermectin in treating COVID-19 Read More 08-26-2021
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Life After White-Collar Crime
Every week, fallen executives come together, seeking sympathy and a second act Read More 08-25-2021
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Would You Rather Have Your Wallet Stolen on the Street or Spend Two Weeks in Jail?
Relative Harm Valuation (RHV) explained Read More 08-24-2021
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Report: The Business Case for Criminal Justice Reform: Second Chance Hiring
At the national level, economists estimate that the Gross Domestic Product (G.D.P.) is reduced between $78 billion and $87 billion due to excluding formerly incarcerated job seekers from the workforce Read More 08-23-2021
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Federal Loophole Thwarts State Curbs on Police Seizures of Property
People who have not been arrested or convicted of a crime can still have their property seized Read More 08-20-2021
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Mentoring Programs for Youth: A Promising Intervention for Delinquency Prevention
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) awarded nearly $1 billion in grants to mentoring organizations from 2008 to 2019 Read More 08-19-2021
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Investing in Evidence-Based Alternatives to Policing: Community Violence Intervention
Vera Institute of Justice makes recommendations for jurisdictions, states, and the federal government Read More 08-19-2021
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The Case for Prison Nurseries
Evidence shows that prison nurseries benefit the infants, mothers, and taxpayers Read More 08-17-2021
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Gerrymandering Explained
Gerrymandering has been around for centuries, but now redistricting is seen as more of a threat Read More 08-16-2021
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Formerly Incarcerated Teens Share Their Research, Ideas to Improve the Juvenile Justice System
Group helps rework probation agreement, block curfews, and work toward new approaches Read More 08-13-2021
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Jailhouse Lawyers Take on COVID-19, and More
Despite many restrictions and obstacles brought about by the pandemic, jailhouse lawyers persevere in seeking justice for those behind bars Read More 08-12-2021
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The First Step Act Required the Federal Prison System to Treat People With Opioid Dependence. What Happened?
Less than 2% of the 15,000 who were deemed eligible received treatment Read More 08-11-2021
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Shon Hopwood, Who Know Firsthand, Tells How Atrocious Prisons Conditions Make Us All Less Safe
The American prison system seems designed to ensure that people return to incarceration instead of successfully reentering society Read More 08-11-2021
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Race, Disability and Criminal Justice
55 percent of Black people with a disability are arrested before the age of 28 Read More 08-09-2021
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Vera Announces Funding for Organizations in Rural America Seeking Alternative Solutions to Incarceration
Third round of community grants intended to sustain existing work in smaller cities and rural communities to reduce incarceration and address inequities in the criminal justice system Read More 08-08-2021
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"Lettuce Grow," a Sustainable Gardening Program Prepares People in 16 Oregon Prisons and Juvenile Detention Centers for Employment upon Release
Graduates find jobs in nurseries and horticultural –related businesses Read More 08-06-2021
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Four Ways The Pandemic Made Us Rethink Our Criminal Legal System
Evan with decarceration jails and prisons continue to be epicenters of COVID-19 Read More 08-04-2021
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Unfinished Business: A Former U.S. District Judge Reckons with the Men She Sentenced
Judge: "I could not shake my horror at the laws I was obliged to apply, even as I was applying them." Read More 08-04-2021
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Nine Ways That States Can Provide Better Public Defense
Prison Policy Initiative provides questions to ask to assess the strength of your state's public defense system Read More 08-02-2021
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Is Closing Prisons Decarceral Progress?
Inquest finds closing prisons creates overcrowding, the compounding of geographic disparities, and elimination of pro-social, programming-dense environment Read More 07-30-2021
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Monetary Sanctions as a Pound of Flesh
America has established a two-tiered system of justice: one for people with financial means and one for people without Read More 07-29-2021
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Klansmen Working As Corrections Officers
Murder plot by Florida corrections officers revealed Read More 07-28-2021
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Advocacy Groups File Complaint with Homeland Security Over Conditions of Immigrants at Bergen County Jail in N.J.
Allegations include sexual assault, medical and physical abuse, religious discrimination, and "deplorable" conditions Read More 07-28-2021
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Plea Tracker Project Will Produce Aggregated Data Showing Patterns in How Prosecutors Use Their Discretion
90-95% of all criminal case dispositions end with a plea bargain Read More 07-26-2021
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Four Steps to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations Among Correctional Officers
Former chief medical officer of the New York City jail system offers recommendations to increase COVID-19 vaccination among correctional officers Read More 07-23-2021
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The 50-Year War on Drugs Sent Millions of Black Americans to Prison
Background checks can prevent people with decades-old drug convictions from getting jobs, housing, and higher education Read More 07-23-2021
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Philadelphia Detectives 'Offered People in Jail Sex and Drugs for False Testimonies'
"Sex for lies" contributed to men serving life sentences in the 80's according to a new report Read More 07-21-2021
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Building Exits Off the Highway to Mass Incarceration: Diversion Programs Explained
Prison Policy Initiative lists five exits that will divert people from incarceration Read More 07-21-2021
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L.A. County Jail Gives Overdose Reversal Treatment Directly to Incarcerated People
The L.A. County Office of Diversion and Reentry also provides doses of Narcan to people being released from jail Read More 07-19-2021
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South Carolina Has Lowest US Rate of People Who Return to Jail
Less than 22% of people released in 2017 returned to prison within three years Read More 07-18-2021
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Examining the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Involvement in the Justice System
The National Institute of Justice presents seven studies to better understand and improve responses to children exposed to violence and childhood trauma Read More 07-16-2021
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Inside The Nation's Overdose Crisis in Prisons and Jails
Behind bars, drug use is rampant and uniquely deadly, new data shows Read More 07-15-2021
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Brennan Center for Justice: The Dehumanizing Work of Immigration Law
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People in Prison and Doctors Who Battle Over Transgender Medical Care
WIRED introduces us to the psychiatrist who most times nixes gender confirmation surgery for incarcerated people who seek it Read More 07-13-2021
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United States Sentencing Committee Releases Easy-to Read Quick Facts on a Variety of Federal Crimes
Topics include sentencing issues, drugs, groups of people who commite crimes, economic crimes, sex offenses, firearm, immigration, escape, national defense and robbery Read More 07-10-2021
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Philadelphia Jails are in a Crisis, and a Tactic Used During COVID-19 is the Solution
90% of people in Philadelphia jails are awaiting trial Read More 07-10-2021
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What More can Be Done To Keep Black Youth Out of Florida's Juvenile Justice System?
Only 40.8 percent of Black Juveniles who were eligible served in a diversion program Read More 07-10-2021
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Checking The Success Of Your State's Efforts To Restore Voting Rights To The Formerly Incarcerated
The Marshall Project found no more than 1 in 4 of the newly eligible voters had registered for the 2020 election in four key states. Here's how to examine yours. Read More 07-10-2021
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Policy Assessments: Task Force Conducted Two Dozen Assessments of Proposed Policing Reforms
Examining measures focused on preventing excessive use of force, reducing racial biases, increasing accountability, and improving the relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve Read More 07-10-2021
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Diversion, Positive Youth Development, Restorative Practices: Connecting the Dots
Report concludes that youth with diverse and complex needs struggle to complete diversion programs Read More 07-05-2021
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Susan Sered on the Ineffectiveness of Prison-Based Therapy
Noted sociologist finds that there is little evidence that mental health services in prison are of benefit to women after they are released Read More 07-04-2021
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On Independence Day, Whose "Freedom" Do We Celebrate?
For many Black and brown people "freedom" is just an illusion Read More 07-04-2021
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New Report Finds Evidence That People Convicted of Violent Crimes Rarely Commit New Crimes of Violence After Release
In addition to findings, report offers recommendations to advance the criminal legal system to become fair, efficient, and humane Read More 07-03-2021
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The People's Plan for Prison Closure
Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) Read More 07-03-2021
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Prisons Have a Health Care Issue — And It Starts at the Top, Critics Say
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit those responsible for overseeing the health care and safety of people incarcerated in 120 lockups had no formal medical training Read More 07-01-2021
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Probation and Parole as Punishment
Community supervision must be transformed in order to help people caught up in the justice system, not hurt them further Read More 06-30-2021
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A Grandmother Didn't Answer Her Phone During a Class. She Was Sent Back to Prison
Her lawyer was told by BOP because she could have been robbing a bank, she will be treated as if she was robbing a bank Read More 06-30-2021
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Fully Free Campaign Seeks to End System of 'Permanent Punishments'
Human rights activists prefer the term permanent punishments over “collateral consequences” because its "punishment after the punishment after you’ve been released from incarceration" Read More 06-29-2021
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Text Reminders of Court Appearances Leads to a Drop in Pre-Trial Detentions in Massachusetts
Failure to appear rates have dropped to 12.6 percent in Massachusetts Read More 06-28-2021
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The Marshall Project Issues Its Final Report on the Coronavirus in Prisons
From the start of the pandemic until June 2021 398,617 people in prison were infected by the virus Read More 06-25-2021
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AP Sources: Officials Mulling Ousting US Prisons Director
A final decision to fire Michael Carvajal has not been made Read More 06-24-2021
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Collateral Consequences and the Enduring Nature of Punishment
For some people, punishment can continue years after the sentence ends, even decades Read More 06-23-2021
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Female Reentry and Gender-Responsive Programming
Recommendations for Policy and Practice Read More 06-22-2021
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Opinion: Most Women Don't Need Prison, They Need Support
Once in custody, women find themselves in a system created for and by men Read More 06-21-2021
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CT Readies For Free Phone Calls From Behind Bars
Law also stipulates that the state Department of Correction can't reduce the number of in-person visits to inmates because calls are now free Read More 06-20-2021
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Report: 25,000 Years Lost to Wrongful Convictions
More than $2.9 million paid in compensation, but over half of exonerees received nothing Read More 06-17-2021
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10 Crime Coverage Dos and Don'ts
The Sentencing Project offers media can help media outlets develop coverage that will better inform the public and policymakers on how to pursue the most effective and humane public safety policies Read More 06-16-2021
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Study Finds Lack of Statewide Oversight Causes Excessive Caseloads for Illinois Public Defenders
Sixth Amendment Center report cites Illinois is one of seven states in the country without a state commission, agency or officer that sets standards for indigent representation Read More 06-15-2021
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Opinion: Youth Justice Needs Specialized Training of Judges, Lawyers, Court Employees, and Courtroom Language that Doesn't Demean
Young people might get fairer treatment in court if judges, lawyers and court employees are trained in youth behavior and how to interact with youth in legal settings Read More 06-14-2021
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Despite Promises of Reform, Investigation Found "Death, Neglect, and Disrepair" in Tribal Jails
As of April, 236 of the 1,133 correctional officers — 1 in 5 — working in tribal detention centers had not completed the required basic training Read More 06-11-2021
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New Data: State Prisons Are Increasingly Deadly Places
New data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that state prisons are seeing alarming rises in suicide, homicide, and drug and alcohol-related deaths. Read More 06-10-2021
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New Jersey to Shut Down Only Women's Prison
Gov. Phil Murphy "disturbed and disgusted" over violent incidents against incarcerated women Read More 06-09-2021
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Minnesota Will Be the First State to Stop Separating Incarcerated Moms and Newborns
As it stands now, after two or three days in the hospital, the baby goes on to a new caregiver Read More 06-08-2021
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Laws Criminalizing HIV Are Obstructing Efforts to End the AIDS Epidemic
32 states have laws designed to punish HIV+ people by creating or enhancing criminal penalties for various behaviors Read More 06-07-2021
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More States Expand the Ballot to Previously Incarcerated
5.2 million Americans are are not allowed to vote because of their felony convictions Read More 06-04-2021
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A Person Who Is Incarcerated Explains, Yet Again, Why the Word "Inmate" Is Harmful
The term is dehumanizing, so why is it still being used? Read More 06-03-2021
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NBA Champion Caron Butler Speaks Out Against Solitary Confinement
Once locked up in solitary confinement, Butler knows how damaging it can be Read More 06-03-2021
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Opinion: End, Don’t Move, Solitary Confinement
Connecticut is closing its notorious supermax prison, but planning to continue its restrictive solitary confinement policy in other state prisons Read More 05-28-2021
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Western District of Louisiana Announces DOJ Grants for Reentry Programs and Others
Funding is also considered for gang violence and gun violence reduction, and enforcement, adjudication and supervision programs, as well as other programs Read More 05-28-2021
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Over One-Third of Miami-Dade County Drivers Have Suspended Licenses
Those who can't pay their initial fine face even steeper fines, as well as arrest Read More 05-28-2021
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'I Let Go of the Outcome': Jeff Grant, Convicted of a Felony, Shares His Journey of Overcoming Addiction and Winning Back His Law License
The co-founder of Progressive Prison Ministries offers a weekly white-collar online support group for people convicted of white-collar crimes Read More 05-27-2021
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Out of Prison, Doing Well, Seeking a Relationship, and Getting Shut out by Dating Apps
Does banning people convicted of felonies from dating apps really make people safer? Read More 05-26-2021
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Arrest Trends in Action
What the data tells us about police practices Read More 05-26-2021
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Someone Facing Life without Parole Could Die in Prison, but They Won’t Get the Same Caliber of Legal Representation That Someone Facing the Death Penalty Will
56,000 people are serving life without parole, but most states don’t have minimum qualifications for their lawyers Read More 05-25-2021
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Women's Voices: Stories from Women Changing the Criminal Legal System
Women impacted by the criminal legal system shed light on the compounding harms of incarceration Read More 05-24-2021
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Federal Prisons Forced to Use Cooks, Nurses to Guard Inmates Due to Staff Shortages
Prisons are struggling to maintain control as fights, homicides, and suicides rise Read More 05-22-2021
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How Corporations Buy, and Sell, Food Made with Prison Labor
That mozzarella on your pizza might have been produced by prison labor Read More 05-21-2021
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Study Brief: Adequacy of Healthcare in Louisiana State Prisons
Review found several substantial issues with healthcare delivery, access, and administration with the DPSC system Read More 05-19-2021
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Fact Sheet: Trends in U.S. Corrections
The Sentencing Project's key fact sheet provides a compilation of major developments in the criminal justice system over the past several decades Read More 05-18-2021
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Energy Company Is Using People Incarcerated in Florida to Make Robocalls to Consumers in Other States
While the state makes money, some incarcerated people receive only 15% of their paycheck after numerous deductions Read More 05-17-2021
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Why Self-Care Isn't Enough: Resilience for Trauma-Informed Professionals (R-TIP)
R-TIP incorporates best-practice recommendations for recognizing and addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS)among those implementing trauma-informed practices Read More 05-14-2021
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A Second Look at Injustice
Ending mass incarceration and tackling its racial disparities require taking a second look at long sentences Read More 05-13-2021
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The War Over the 13th Amendment and Modern Day Slavery
Senator Jeff Merkley and a band of activists are fighting back against the 13th Amendment Read More 05-12-2021
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Prisons and Jails Will Separate Millions of Mothers from Their Children in 2021
80% of the 2,019,900 women incarcerated each year are mothers Read More 05-11-2021
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Youth Justice System Punishes Poverty: Study
Families of justice involved juveniles pay a heavy price Read More 05-09-2021
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Three Ways to Increase the Impact of the First Step Act's Earned Time Credits
Urban Institute report suggests reconsidering and increasing the amount of ETC expand opportunities for early release Read More 05-09-2021
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'This is My Home.' Texas Lawmakers Consider Statewide Ban on Camping in Public Places
Critics say the proposal would further criminalize homeless people Read More 05-06-2021
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Reflections On Mother's Day in Prison
It's hard to be a mother in prison, but that doesn't stop women from trying Read More 05-05-2021
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College in Prison Adapts as COVID-19 Upends Education in Schools Everywhere
COVID-19 upended education in schools everywhere and prisons were no exception Read More 05-04-2021
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Lawyers for Juveniles Trained in Racial Justice Trials
Ambassadors for Racial Justice, trains juvenile defenders across the nation on how to combat systemic racism through case advocacy, community activism and legislation Read More 05-03-2021
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Tool to Predict Recidivism in People in Federal Prisons Could Make More Eligible for Early Release
PATTERN (the Prisoner Assessment Tool Targeting Estimated Risk and Needs). PATTERN, was designed to be gender-responsive and customized to the BOP population. Read More 05-02-2021
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Citing "An Egregious Lack of Concern for the Health and Safety of All Who Enter," Virginia Seeks to Shut Down Notorious Jail
Jail Review Committee also asserts the jail poses "a significant public safety threat to inmates and correctional officers" Read More 04-29-2021
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Connecticut Legislative Leaders Signal An End to Prison Gerrymandering
Legislators and others are promoting a bill that would require the state to count people in prison prisoners as members of the communities they came from Read More 04-29-2021
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Urban Institute: Police Traffic Stops Have Little to Do with Public Safety
Advocates suggest removing officers from traffic enforcement activities, listening to the people most harmed by traffic stops, and shifting the power to community members to define and address their public safety concerns Read More 04-27-2021
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The Importance of Racial Impact Statements
Racial impact statements are a tool for lawmakers to evaluate potential disparities of proposed legislation prior to adoption and implementation Read More 04-26-2021
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"Smart on Crime, Soft on Taxpayer Conservative Reform"
Mississippi governor signs bill that could make 2,000 people in prison eligible for parole Read More 04-24-2021
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Disability Rights Organization Sues Oregon DOC
Incarcerated people in Oregon are forced to pay for prosthetic limbs, eyes. and other necessary medical equipment Read More 04-23-2021
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What Is It Like to Survive COVID-19 in Prison?
Four incarcerated people tell what they witnessed and how they coped Read More 04-23-2021
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Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Prostitution
Manhattan DA Cyrus R. Vance Jr. asserts that prosecuting sex work doesn't make the city safer Read More 04-22-2021
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Tennessee Legislators Seek to Right Wrongs through Sentencing Reforms
500 people were left behind in prison after a new, reduced drug-free zone law was enacted Read More 04-19-2021
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We Can "Reimagine Justice," But how Do We Make It Work?
Local efforts will decide how justice evolves Read More 04-16-2021
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Juvenile Life Without Parole: An Overview
Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have banned life sentences without the possibility of parole for juveniles Read More 04-15-2021
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Experts Weigh in on Punitive Excess
Essays reflect on ways to end excess punishment that permeates America's criminal justice system Read More 04-14-2021
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Fentanyl Ban Complicates Biden’s Plan to Shift Drug Policy
Civil rights groups want fentanyl-like substance ban to end Read More 04-14-2021
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To End Mass Incarceration, We Need to Bust the Myths That Prop It Up
Victoria Law addresses myths related to the belief that prisons make us safer Read More 04-12-2021
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The Call to Apply Brain Science to Plea Bargains for Developmentally Informed Approach
Research on decision-making shows that adolescents are more likely to take risks and make impulsive choices Read More 04-11-2021
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New Jersey Congresswoman Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on President Biden to Reverse "Cruel" Trump Justice Department Legal Memo
CARES Act requires people on home confinement to return to prison Read More 04-10-2021
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Hundreds of Transgender People in California Prisons Get to Choose Whether to be Housed in a Male or Female Prison
One study found the rate of sexual assault is 13 times higher for transgender people Read More 04-10-2021
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Words Matter: Don’t Call People Felons, Convicts, or Inmates
Vera Institute offers a list of words and phrases that are more humanizing Read More 04-04-2021
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PA. Justice Encourages Courtroom Reforms to Serve Those on Autism Spectrum
Judge had wake-up call when he found out juvenile before him was on the autism spectrum, not incorrigible as he thought Read More 04-04-2021
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Faulty Forensics and Wrongful Convictions
New report demonstrates how forensic methods are only as good as the scientist or technician using them Read More 04-02-2021
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New Bureau of Justice Statistics Report: Time Served in State Prison, 2018
Two-thirds of people released from state prison in2018 served less than two years Read More 04-01-2021
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President Biden Announces Intent to Nominate 11 Judicial Candidates
Nominees include four public defenders Read More 03-31-2021
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The Economic Costs of Pretrial Detention
A Brookings report reveals defendants detained pre-trial lost $29,001 in income on average over a lifetime compared with defendants who weren’t detained pre-trial Read More 03-30-2021
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New York State Trial Penalty: The Constitutional Right to Trial Under Attack
The trial penalty manifests in numerous ways including forcing defendants to waive various appellate rights Read More 03-29-2021
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Reuters Investigation: Lamentable Medical Care in Jails and Prisons Exposed During Pandemic
More than 480,000 people held in jail are presumed legally innocent Read More 03-26-2021
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Is Lead Poisoning a Partial Explanation for Low-Income Neighborhood Crimes?
A Florida attorney claims studies show lead poisoning has a harmful
effect on the development of brains in young children Read More 03-26-2021
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Iowa Grieves the Murder of a Nurse and Corrections Officer
Corrections Officer Robert McFarland and Nurse Lorena Schulte died trying to prevent a prison escape Read More 03-24-2021
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Trauma Informed Prosecution Resource is Available
The Trauma-Informed Prosecution Project aims to develop guidance for prosecutors to incorporate trauma-informed best practices into their work Read More 03-23-2021
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Louisiana Department of Corrections Has a Year-Over-Year Turnover Rate of 73% among Correctional Officers
Gov. John Bel Edwards is seeking $21.5 million to raise the pay for entry-level correctional officers and to add incentives Read More 03-22-2021
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JustLeadershipUSA is Calling for a Voice in the Biden Administration
JLUSA created a roadmap executive actions, administrative rules, constitutional reforms, and more Read More 03-19-2021
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New Data on Jail Populations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
A drop in jail populations, jail reductions not going far enough, and racial disparities in jail incarceration widening during the pandemic are some of the topics covered Read More 03-18-2021
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What Comes Next For the Men Who Used to Be On Death Row?
In CT the call is to "put them in a situation that is just like death row." Read More 03-17-2021
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Incarcerated Parents and Termination of Parental Rights in Connecticut: Recommendations for Reform
Everything you need to know about The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA), and why it needs reform Read More 03-16-2021
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Homeless, Mentally Ill, and Behind Bars
Research shows that forty-five percent of homeless people have mental illness Read More 03-15-2021
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Congress Delivers Nearly $4 Billion for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health
Office of National Drug Control Policy lists areas where the funding will be awarded Read More 03-12-2021
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World's Largest Evangelical Prison Ministry Supports Democrat Bill to Eliminate Sentencing Disparity Between Crack Cocaine and Cocaine Powder
81% of those convicted of crack offenses between 2015 to 2019 were Black Read More 03-11-2021
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CT Federal Prison: Refuse a Vaccine against COVID-19, Forget about Home Confinement
Worries about the vaccine's safety, and lack of trust, are some reasons people in Danbury FCI would rather forgo home confinement than get the vaccine Read More 03-10-2021
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What Jails Costs In Kentucky and Tennessee Counties
An interactive map allows one to select a county and view a breakdown of its jail budget Read More 03-09-2021
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People in Prison Have Access to Pell Grants Again, But Now What?
Questions have been raised about the quality of the programs, as well as how racial equality gaps will be closed Read More 03-07-2021
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Private Prisons in the United States
Thirty-one states and the federal government incarcerated 116,000 people in private prisons in 2019, representing 8% of the total state and federal prison population Read More 03-07-2021
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Local Spending on Jails Tops $25 Billion in Latest Nationwide Data
Costs increased despite falling crime and fewer people being admitted to jail Read More 03-07-2021
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Jail Lockup Tied to Early Death in U.S. Counties
A new analysis suggests jail incarceration rates may help drive causes of death like infectious disease and suicide among county residents. Read More 03-03-2021
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Does Restorative Justice Stabilize Racist and Toxic Systems?
Critics claim oppressive systems must be dismantled before justice can be restorative Read More 03-02-2021
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Physical Mail Could Be Eliminated at Federal Prisons
Will Biden reverse a pilot program started by Trump that converts mail to electronic scans? Read More 03-01-2021
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New Massachusetts Rules Would Eliminate Handwritten Letters in Prison
MADOC's proposed rules would allow for photocopying legal mail Read More 03-01-2021
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Poverty and Mass Incarceration in New York: An Agenda for Change
Criminal justice reform can save New York State money and reduce the racial wealth gap Read More 02-27-2021
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U.S. Government Accountability Office Report: U.S. Marshals Service and Bureau of Prisons Should Better Align Policies with National Guidelines
GAO offers six recommendations for executive action Read More 02-25-2021
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No End in Sight: America's Enduring Reliance on Life Imprisonment
One out of every seven in prison. Read More 02-24-2021
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Rigging the Jury: How Each State Reduces Jury Diversity by Excluding People with Criminal Records
More than 20 million people with a criminal conviction are barred from jury service Read More 02-23-2021
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The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Calls on Biden to Grant Clemency to 100 Women in his First 100 Days in Office
Over 231,000 women and girls are incarcerated in the U.S. Read More 02-22-2021
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Activists Rally against Building a New "Trauma Informed" Women's Prison in Massachusetts
Families for Justice as Healing, in calling for community-based rehabilitation, argues that trauma informed care isn't possible in a prison setting Read More 02-21-2021
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Extracting Punishment from Our Civil Systems: Drug Policy Alliance Launches New Initiative with Series of Reports Illustrating How the Drug War Has Contaminated Six Critical Systems
'Uprooting the Drug War' Highlights Need to Remove Drug War's 'Roots' from Education, Employment, Housing, Child Welfare, Immigration, and Public Benefits Read More 02-20-2021
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Charities are Not Put in Jail For Asking for Money, So Why are Panhandlers?
In Florida, asking people who panhandle can be sent to jail for upto 60 days, and fined $500. Read More 02-19-2021
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Injustice in the Lowest Courts: How Municipal Courts Rob America's Youth
Report finds municipal courts expose youth to significant harm without providing them with adequate procedural protections Read More 02-19-2021
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New Data: The Revolving Door Between Homeless Shelters and Prisons in Connecticut
Unsheltered people in other states face the same problem Read More 02-15-2021
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"Invisible Disabilities are Still Disabilities," Bill Requiring Consideration of Autism, Mental Illness in Criminal Justice System Passes in Virginia
Bill also repeals a state law that currently bans defendants from introducing evidence about their mental health conditions/disabilities Read More 02-13-2021
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New Report: Policing by the Numbers
Charts provide information on trends in key areas, including the size and makeup of the nation's police agencies, spending, and, crime and victimization rates Read More 02-12-2021
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COVID-19 and a Violent Uprising in a St. Louis Jail
Incarcerated individuals throughout the country are feeling fear and anger over not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination Read More 02-11-2021
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Connecticut to Close Its Notorious Supermax Prison
Prison was under heavy criticism for solitary confinement policies, including its treatment of incarcerated individuals with mental health issues Read More 02-10-2021
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First-Of-Its-Kind National Poll Reveals Broad Consensus for Fines and Fees Reform
82% of U.S. voters support stopping the collection of fines and fees during the Covid-19 economic downturn Read More 02-09-2021
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People in Jail and Prison 2020
Report: Despite an historic drop in incarceration, the decrease was neither substantial nor sustained enough to be considered an adequate response Read More 02-07-2021
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Lessons from 2020: A Racial Awakening for Prosecutors
Guide recommends how prosecutors can create an office culture that embraces racial justice and supports prosecutors of color Read More 02-05-2021
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After the Sentence, More Consequences: A National Report of Barriers to Work
A complex web of local, state, and federal statutes and regulations can make it impossible for some people with criminal records to rebuild their lives Read More 02-04-2021
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Florida Criminal Justice Advocate and Entrepreneur Knows the Importance, and Benefits, of Hiring Formerly Incarcerated People
Mykal Tairu hopes to expand his business to give other formerly incarcerated people a second chance Read More 02-04-2021
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New Report Shows Youth Incarceration Disparities State-by-State
African American and American Indian youth are five times and three times as likely, respectively, as their white peers to be incarcerated Read More 02-03-2021
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16 Deadlines Extended for National Institute of Justice Funding
Most of the NIJ funding are for Research and Evaluation Read More 02-02-2021
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New Study Shows Low-Level Contact with the Criminal Justice System Negatively Impacts First Time Home Buyers
More research is needed to find solution to problem Read More 02-01-2021
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Newspapers Are Helping People Remove Negative Information from Old Articles
Old arrests and mug shots are just some of the items being removed from the newspapers' digital files Read More 01-29-2021
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Behavioral Challenges Can Push Youth With Disabilities Into School-to-Prison Pipeline
Fourteen percent of public school students receive special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Read More 01-28-2021
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Dozens of Staff Members at NJ Prison Suspended Over Allegations of Severely Beating Several Incarcerated Women
30 officers, supervisors and other staff have since been put on "administrative paid leave" during ongoing criminal investigation Read More 01-27-2021
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Margo St. James, Leader of the Sex Workers Rights Movement, Dead at Age 83
St. James advocated for decriminalization of sex work, as well as for treating sex workers with dignity and respect Read More 01-26-2021
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Columbia University: Innovate Criminal Justice Reform
Columbia faculty members identify the most pressing criminal justice issues facing the country, and offer possible solutions Read More 01-24-2021
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The Reintegration Agenda During Pandemic: Criminal Record Reforms in 2020
In 2020, 32 states, the District of Columbia, and the federal government
enacted 106 legislative bills, approved 5 ballot initiatives, and issued
4 executive orders to restore rights and opportunities to people with a
criminal record Read More 01-24-2021
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The Sentencing Project Asks, and Answers: Can We Wait 60 Years to Cut the Prison Population in Half?
At the going rate, the decline will take 57 years Read More 01-24-2021
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Visualize Savings to Unburden Your State Corrections Budget
Course Corrections Cost Calculator shows how changes to revocation rates can help reduce prison populations and save costs Read More 01-20-2021
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Only Nine States Have Laws against Prison Gerrymandering, will Illinois be the 10Th?
Illinois' HB 3653 is the culmination of 10 years of effort to end prison gerrymandering in that state Read More 01-19-2021
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Top Trends in Criminal Justice Reform, 2020
The Sentencing Project’s briefing paper describes key reforms that were prioritized in 2020 Read More 01-18-2021
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Letter from Birmingham Jail: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Honoring Dr. King as we celebrate his birthday Read More 01-17-2021
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The Call for More States to Use Their "Good Time" Policies to Release People From Prison During the COVID-19 Epidemic
People in prisons earn credits by participating in educational, vocational and other programs, as well as complying with prison rules Read More 01-15-2021
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500 People in CT Prisons Cured of Hepatitis C after Lawsuit against the CT DOC Was Filed
CT DOC required to test and treat incarcerated people for Hep-C and file a report to the court every three months until March of 2022. Read More 01-14-2021
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"It Is Time to Free the Press in Prison"
Concerns arise when freedom of the press is severely curtailed when it applies to access to prisons Read More 01-13-2021
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Virginia State Crime Commission Votes to Eliminate Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Proposal would eliminate mandatory jail and prison terms attached to 224 offenses Read More 01-12-2021
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Innovative Music Program in Ohio Women's Prison Puts Moms' Words to Music
Healing songs on Zoom calls bring kids and their incarcerated mothers closer Read More 01-11-2021
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A Civilians Guide to Insurrection Legalese
The Marshall Project breaks down what it means to commit sedition, treason and conspiracy, and how the laws against those crimes are enforced Read More 01-08-2021
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Reason: Biden's Judicial Picks Should Include Lawyers Who Battled the Government in Court
The incoming president can bring some much-needed professional diversity to the federal bench Read More 01-07-2021
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An Alternative to Police That Police Can Get Behind
Eugene, Oregon’s Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets, (CAHOOTS) has staff of unarmed outreach workers and medics is trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation Read More 01-06-2021
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Mississippi to End Tobacco Ban in Its Prisons
Profits from tobacco sales will fund MDOC’s Reentry Program Read More 01-03-2021
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Incarcerated Men at Soledad State Prison Raise $32,000 For a High School Student's Tuition
At a base wage of 8 cents an hour for many, it took three years Read More 01-03-2021
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A State-by-State Look at Coronavirus in Prisons
The Marshall Project is collecting data on COVID-19 infections in state and federal prisons. See how the virus has affected correctional facilities where you live. Read More 12-29-2020
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Ex-Prosecutors on Federal Bench Reinforce Police Impunity: Report
The report cites three examples of how the beliefs of federal judges have biased constitutional law and expanded police power Read More 12-29-2020
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Vera Institute of Justice Annual Report 2020: Reckoning with Justice
Vera recounts criminal justice issues of 2020, and the changes they implemented Read More 12-27-2020
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How Kentucky in Keeping Youth Out of the Juvenile Justice System
Kentucky is recognized for its juvenile diversion efforts Read More 12-27-2020
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Racial Disparities Found in Police Enforcement of Warrants
Report found "substantial racial disparities" in warrant arrests, mostly having to do with non-violent or low-level charges Read More 12-24-2020
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The Department of Justice Issues "Blistering" Report Concerning Staff's Rampant Sexual Abuse of Incarcerated Women at Florida's Lowell Prison
DOJ investigation found staff members have "raped, sodomized, beaten and choked" numerous incarcerated women at the prison for years Read More 12-24-2020
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Dallas Works to Avoid Sending People in Crisis to Emergency Rooms or Jails
Pilot program shows early success in rethinking responses to mental health emergencies Read More 12-20-2020
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How States Transformed Criminal Justice in 2020, and How They Fell Short
Report contains nearly 90 state-level bills and initiatives, with 17 themes, and 7 maps Read More 12-19-2020
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One in Every Five Individuals in State and Federal Prisons Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
In some states more than half of incarcerated people have been infected Read More 12-19-2020
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Learned Helplessness, Criminalization, and Victimization in Vulnerable Youth
Paper offers community-based solutions to help vulnerable youth overcome challenges that may have lifetime consequences Read More 12-17-2020
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New Report Claims Mass Incarceration Led to Over a Half a Million New COVID-19 Cases Nationwide
The study provides the first estimates of how prisons and jails led to more coronavirus infections, both inside and outside prisons Read More 12-17-2020
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As Fires are Being Set in Texas Prisons, 200 of Them Don’t Have Working Fire Alarms
A 2019 inspection report found 2,925 safety violations in the prison system, only six which were corrected Read More 12-14-2020
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Incarcerated Women Are Punished for Their Trauma With Solitary Confinement
Too often women are thrown into solitary confinement for mental health issues Read More 12-13-2020
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The Data That Can Make Prosecutors Engines of Criminal Justice Reform
Shifting the focus from convictions and sentences to fairness and community wellbeing is key to transforming the system. Read More 12-11-2020
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Why Focusing On Women, Girls Could Reduce Gun Violence
Women are often left picking up the pieces following a shooting or when a loved one is killed, injured or incarcerated Read More 12-10-2020
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Reducing Violence Without Police: A Review of Research Evidence
Report represents the consultants' best advice for funding organizations and community leaders Read More 12-09-2020
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Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities
Study examined crime rates for ten different offenses in
28 American cities during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More 12-09-2020
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States Can Shorten Probation and Protect Public Safety
Wide variations in policies and term lengths across states point to opportunities for reform Read More 12-06-2020
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When Prison Grievance Systems Fail to Protect Incarcerated People
Formal complaints about egregious prison conditions and sub-standard medical care are most often denied redress Read More 12-06-2020
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No Escape: The Trauma of Witnessing Violence in Prison
A study found that 30% to 60% of men in state prisons already had PTSD before entering prison which was compounded by witnessing more violence in prison Read More 12-06-2020
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Opinion: Bring Back Black Girls Before They're Herded Into Foster Care, Justice System
Black girls are more likely to get suspended or expelled from school than white girls and disproportionally placed in foster care Read More 12-06-2020
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New Report: Incarcerated Women and Girls
Between 1980 and 2019 the number of incarcerated women increased more than 700% Read More 12-06-2020
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Quantity and Quality: The 1994 Crime Bill and the Role of the Federal Government in Local Law Enforcement
Report breaks down the 1994 Crime Bill, what was learned, and the "rigorous" need for evaluation of outcomes Read More 11-17-2020
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The Promise - and Peril - of Biden’s Criminal Justice Reform Platform
How Biden implements his goals will be a factor in their success or failure Read More 11-17-2020
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First Class: Starting a Postsecondary Education Program in Prison
Every dollar invested in prison-based education yields $4 -$5 in dollars taxpayer savings from reduced incarceration costs Read More 11-17-2020
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Once Again the Brooklyn Federal Detention Center is Slammed, This Time Concerning the Poor Response to COVID-19
Previous issues include inhumane treatment of people locked up, sexual abuse by staff members, and the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein while in custody Read More 11-11-2020
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Credit Overdue: How States Can Mitigate Academic Credit Transfer Problems For Youth In The Juvenile Justice System
On any given day 48,000 youth are locked up and away from school, most not given academic credit for classes taken in juvenile facilities Read More 11-10-2020
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New BJS Data Reveals a Jail-Building Boom on Tribal Land
Expanding more jails incarceration led to more incarceration and as a result, more overcrowding Read More 11-10-2020
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From the Big House to the State House, Tarra Simmons Beat the Odds
Having a felony conviction and imprisoned, then pursuing a law degree and fighting successfully to take the bar exam, spurred Simmons to run for office Read More 11-07-2020
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How Do Your Political Views Match Up with People in Prison?
There are sharp differences and a few areas of agreement. Read More 11-05-2020
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On the Autism Spectrum and In Prison
Autistic people who can’' understand prison rules have a harder time in prison and are more vulnerable to exploitation Read More 11-04-2020
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Federal Certificate Offers New Hope for Americans in 'Internal Exile'
Currently offered in 12 states, Certificate of Rehabilitation has support of law reform organizations Read More 11-04-2020
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A State-by-State Look at Coronavirus in Prison, Updated
Find out the infection and death rate in a state or federal prison near you Read More 11-02-2020
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Why Juvenile Records Should Not Be Used in Adult Sentence Enhancements
Plea bargaining convictions as a juvenile can haunt adults decades later Read More 10-30-2020
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Just and Well: Rethinking How States Approach Competency to Stand Trial
Report outlines the 10 state officials can pursue to improve the competency to stand trial process Read More 10-29-2020
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How Bad is Prison Health Care?
Corizon Health has had thousands of law suits, including class action suits, filed against them Read More 10-28-2020
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Incarcerated People Tell What Could Have Kept Them Out of Prison
Some answers are surprising, some are heartbreaking, and some answers have been repeated for years Read More 10-27-2020
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Bill Would Provide Grants to Fund America's Smallest Communities to Support Families and Promote Public Safety
Bipartisan legislation introduced to support local efforts to reduce and address racial inequities in incarceration rates Read More 10-26-2020
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U.S. Sentencing Commission First Step Act of 2018 Resentencing Provisions Retroactivity Data Report
Nearly 92% of persons receiving these FSA sentence reductions were Black Read More 10-24-2020
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New Report: Misdemeanor Enforcement Trends Across Seven U.S. Jurisdictions
Misdemeanor charges a moved away from drug-related offenses but increased in person-related offenses Read More 10-24-2020
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Photographer Helps Survivors of California Youth Training School Tell Their Horrific Stories of Life Inside of the Notorious "Gladiator School"”
Formerly incarcerated youth claims that if you weren't violent you became a victim of violence Read More 10-24-2020
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App Sends Free Email to People in Prison, and Helps Them Register to Vote
Ameelio, a tech nonprofit founded by Yale students, launched a voter registration campaign targeting people incarcerated in Maine Read More 10-21-2020
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New Data: Solitary Confinement Increases Risk of Premature Death after Release
Any amount of time spent in solitary confinement increases the risk of death after release from prison, including deaths by suicide, homicide, and opioid overdose Read More 10-18-2020
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Judges in Tennessee are Training in the Physiology of Substance Use Disorder, Evidence-Based Interventions, and Medical-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Pilot program, originally created for healthcare professionals, helps judges better understand how they can contribute to recovery, rather than hand down a prison sentence Read More 10-17-2020
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If Prison Walls Could Talk: Personal Stories about COVID-19 and Prison
Incarcerated people and their loved ones speak on the fear, stress, and anger that the public is unaware of behind prison walls Read More 10-17-2020
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Locked Out 2020: Estimates of People Denied Voting Rites
5.2 million people remainare denied the right to vote due to a felony conviction Read More 10-17-2020
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What the Surge in Juvenile Homicides Means, and What to Do About it
Homicide cases spiked by 35% between 2014 and 2018 Read More 09-21-2020
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Latest Bureau of Justice Report Shows Crime Down
The rate of violent victimization in urban areas declined 20% from 2018 to 2019 Read More 09-21-2020
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Failing Grades: States' Responses to COVID-19 in Jails & Prisons
Shockingly most states received an F+ Read More 09-17-2020
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Investigation Called For after Nurse Whistleblower Alleges Numerous Unnecessary Hysterectomies Performed at Ice Detention Center
Accused doctor was also a subject of a Justice Department investigation five years ago Read More 09-16-2020
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Conviction, Imprisonment, and Lost Earnings: How Involvement with the Criminal Justice System Deepens Inequality
People who have spent time in prison find their subsequent annual earnings reduced by an average of 52 percent Read More 09-16-2020
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced That Could Keep Unconvicted People Charged with Federal Drug Crimes Out of Prison
22,000 people are now being held in prisons on pretrial detention for federal drug charges Read More 09-14-2020
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The Many Roads to Reintegration: A 50-State Report on Laws Restoring Rights and Opportunities
Each state is assigned a grade state for each type of relief Read More 09-13-2020
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Federal Appeals Court Overturns Ruling That People with a Felony Conviction Don't Have to Pay off Court Fees and Fines in Order to Vote
Ruling is expected to be appealed to Supreme Court Read More 09-13-2020
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In the Shadows: A Review of the Research on Plea Bargaining
Trial penalty and other coercive factors result in 90% of people taking a plea bargain instead of utilizing their constitutionally guaranteed trial rights Read More 09-11-2020
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1,400 People Evacuated from Oregon Prisons as Fires Rage Nearby
Emergency evacuations comes as attempts are made to curtail spread of COVID-19 in prisons throughout the state Read More 09-10-2020
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When Facial Recognition Technology Used By Law Enforcement Goes Wrong
Facial recognition technology has a "substantial error rate" among black and brown people Read More 09-09-2020
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New Study Finds Private Prisons Increase Cost of Incarceration
People in private prisons serve longer sentences Read More 09-06-2020
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Effects of School Resource Officers on School Crime and Responses to School Crime
Study suggests increasing SROs doesn't improve school safety Read More 09-06-2020
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Trends in U.S. Corrections
Updated fact sheet states changes in policy and laws, not increase crime rates are responsible for 500% increase in people in prisons and jails Read More 09-06-2020
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Prison Policy Initiative: What You Should Know about Halfway Houses
The underreporting of COVID-19 cases is just the tip of the iceberg Read More 09-06-2020
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How to Reduce Repeat Encounters: A Brief for Law Enforcement Executives
Identifying people in the community who are high utilizers is the first step Read More 08-25-2020
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Perspectives on Incarceration and Abolition from People with Experience in the Criminal Punishment System
Activists and writers Albert Woodfox , Lyle May, and Reginald Dwayne Betts offer critical insight Read More 08-24-2020
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No Access to Justice: Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness and Jail
The criminalization of homelessness leads to a never-ending cycle that shuffles people from the streets to the jail and back again Read More 08-22-2020
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California Severely Short on Firefighting Crews after COVID-19 Lockdown at Prison Camps
Only 30 of California's 77 prison firefighter crews are able to fight the raging fires Read More 08-20-2020
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A State-by-State Guide to Prison Visiting Restrictions During the Coronavirus Pandemic
An added link is included for tracking court openings Read More 08-19-2020
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The Call to Dismiss Misdemeanor Cases During the Pandemic
Each year 13 million misdemeanor cases jam courts in this country Read More 08-18-2020
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Susan Burton Truly Shows Women Released from Prison A New Way of Life
Formerly incarcerated herself, Ms. Burton provides safe, transitional housing Read More 08-17-2020
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What People Released from Prison Found Most Shocking
Colors, choices, and nature are some of the things that took getting used to Read More 08-14-2020
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Strategies to Help Police Address Citizens With Special Needs
A study showed one in five teens with autism are stopped and questioned by police before age 21 Read More 08-14-2020
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U.S. Marshalls Accused of Spreading COVID-19 Across Federal Prison System
Incarcerated people being transported to and from federal prisons are not tested for coronavirus Read More 08-13-2020
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Vera Institute of Justice Announces Expansion of Initiative Designed to Change Restrictive Public Housing Policies
Opening Doors to Public Housing Initiative seeks to reduce barriers in housing for formerly incarcerated people Read More 08-12-2020
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Revoked: How Probation and Parole Feed Mass Incarceration in the United States
The Council of State Governments reports 45 percent of all US state prison admissions stemmed from probation and parole violations Read More 08-12-2020
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U.S House of Representatives Votes to Lift the Ban on Pell Grants for People in Prison
The House joins governors, businesses, education organizations, and justice groups in supporting Pell reinstatement Read More 08-02-2020
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Visualizing the Racial Disparities in Mass Incarceration
Prison Policy Initiative offers key statistics compiled into a series of charts Read More 08-02-2020
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New Report: Federal Probation and Supervised Release Violations
The report examines the prevalence, types, and locations of federal supervision violations as well as the characteristics of more than 82,000 violators Read More 08-02-2020
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Decarceration and Crime During COVID-19
ACLU report finds fewer crimes were committed between March and May 2020 than the same period in 2019 Read More 07-29-2020
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How the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office Has Used a Shadowy Charity Fund in Criminal Cases
It is reported that defendants fearing criminal convictions and prison time have handed over thousands of dollars into the funds Read More 07-28-2020
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Why the Senate Should Pass the Driving for Opportunity Act
Suspending drivers license for unpaid fines and fees creates an unnecessary cycle of punishment and poverty Read More 07-27-2020
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Judge Sends Juvenile to Detention for Not Doing Online School Work
A Michigan family court judge claims 15-year old black girl is "exactly where you are supposed to be" Read More 07-24-2020
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The Popularity of YouTube Prison Lifestyle Videos
Videos by people with authentic prison experiences help the curious understand what life behind bars really is like Read More 07-24-2020
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The New Jane Crow: Women's Mass Incarceration
Black women shown to be the victims of a racist, broken, criminal punishment system Read More 07-22-2020
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A Vision for the Modern Prosecutor
The Institute for Innovation in Prosecution contrasts traditional practice with a vision of the future Read More 07-21-2020
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Can Religious Ideals That Helped Shape the Broken U.S. Prison System Also Help Fix Them?
America's criminal justice system holds the ‘fundamental belief that the harm caused by crime is resolved by state-imposed suffering' Read More 07-20-2020
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Ending Police Violence: What Do Defund and Divest Mean?
Vera Institute of Justice outlines two perspectives and offers key tenets for bringing about systemic change to policing in America Read More 07-18-2020
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Updated: State-by-State Covid-19 Numbers in Juvenile Facilities as of July 15
Since March 20 there has been a continuous spike of COVID-19 diagnoses among juveniles and staff Read More 07-16-2020
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The Last Prisoner Project's Goal Is to Free All 40,000 People Incarcerated for Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
LPP's Prison to Prosperity program also provides cannabis executives to mentor newly released individuals and lead them to employment in the cannabis industry Read More 07-15-2020
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How Long Can You Hide a Dead Body in a Prison Cell?
Mental-health problems, short staffing plague a Texas lockup in COVID lockdown Read More 07-14-2020
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In the Wake of the Pandemic, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Sets to Release 8,000 People
Those released must fit eligibility requirements Read More 07-13-2020
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New Report Finds No Significant Difference in Recidivism Rates of Those Released Early and Those Who Served a Full Sentence
A third of those who did recidivate were sent back to prison for a asupervision violation Read More 07-12-2020
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Three New Publications on Juvenile Court Statistics, Arrests, and Residential Placement
National Institute of Justice releases the latest reports on juvenile court statistics, juvenile arrests, and juveniles in residential placement Read More 07-09-2020
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Shifting the Blame for Coronavirus Deaths in Texas Prisons from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to the Governor and His Appointed Board of Pardons and Parole
Critics claim Governor and board refused call for releasing those near end of sentence or with short sentences Read More 07-08-2020
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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Gives $5.3 Million to Distribute Books to Prisons
Distributing curated books to prisons is a part of Mellon Foundation's decision to invest in social justice issues Read More 07-07-2020
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Prison Policy Initiative Offers Up-to-Date List of Legal Resources for People Incarcerated on Civil Matters
PPI calls upon other organizations to add to their list Read More 07-06-2020
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State-by-State Guide to Prison Visiting During the Pandemic
With new spike in COVID-19 infections, reopening visits may be delayed Read More 07-04-2020
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Did Three Women at FCI Aliceville Die of "Natural Causes" or Medical Neglect?
Investigation by Reason is stymied by BOP's refusal to answer questions about the deaths Read More 07-03-2020
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What Policing Costs: A Look at Spending in America's Biggest Cities
Every three seconds a person is arrested in America, and more than 80% of arrests are for low-level, non-violent offenses Read More 07-03-2020
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How a Group of Lifers Cracked the Code of Prison Reform
National Lifers of America is a powerful organization that believes people with lived experience should be the drivers of prison policy reform Read More 07-01-2020
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44,000 Indirect Consequences of a Criminal Conviction Make Successful Reintegration Challenging
The ramifications of a conviction can be temporary or permanent Read More 06-30-2020
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The Crisis of Self-Harm in Arizona Prisons
Self-harm incidents in Arizona prisons have increased over 360% during the past five years Read More 06-27-2020
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Five Tips for Youth Leaders on the Front Lines of Advocacy, Change, and Justice
Youth advocate Grant E. Loveless guides others on advocacy, activism and social entrepreneurship Read More 06-27-2020
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Prison Policy Initiative Shares Ten Key Facts about Policing
Only five percent of all arrests are for serious violent crimes Read More 06-24-2020
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Why One Man Asked for a Second Chance for the Killer of His Only Son
Believing young people can change, a father fought against a life sentence for the 14-year old who took his son's life Read More 06-23-2020
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ICYMI: Before He Was Killed, Rayshard Brooks Spoke About the Struggles of Life after Incarceration
In a February interview with Reconnect, Brooks was hoping for a better future despite the obstacles in his path Read More 06-22-2020
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Paying on Probation: How Financial Sanctions Intersect with Probation to Target, Trap, and Punish People Who Cannot Pay
People on probation who can't afford to pay court-sanctioned fines, fees, and restitution face harsh consequences Read More 06-20-2020
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"I Begged Them To Let Me Die": How Federal Prisons Became Coronavirus Death Traps
BOP accused of failing to follow its own pandemic response plan and other committing other egregious acts Read More 06-18-2020
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Vera Announces Funding for Organizations Transforming State and Local Justice Systems in Rural America
The new grants will help shift resources to community-based movements in small cities and rural counties across the country Read More 06-17-2020
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Studies Show That City Violence Prevention Programs Save Lives and Lots of Money
Looking at violence a communicable disease the Cure Violence program has a remarkable record for reducing shootings Read More 06-16-2020
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Tennessee Looks to Reduce the Size of Its Drug-Free School Zones
Currently, judges are required to incarcerate anyone possessing drugs within 1,000 feet of a school, even if that person is inside their own home Read More 06-15-2020
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Protecting Black Lives: The Crisis of American Policing
Vera Institute of Justice commits to work to ensure systemic change Read More 06-12-2020
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A Legislative Guide for Winnable, High-Impact Criminal Justice Reforms
Prison Policy Initiative offers sound policy ideas for state legislators to reform their criminal justice system without expanding it Read More 06-11-2020
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Failure to Protect: An Oklahoma Child Abuse Law Treats Women Differently Than Men
60 Minutes segment found that 15 women who were never found to have abused their children have received harsher punishments than the man who did Read More 06-10-2020
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One Woman's Story about What Life is Like the First Year after Prison
Freedom from prison can be exhilarating, but also downright scary Read More 06-09-2020
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Survey: 52% Drop in Admissions to Youth Detention in Two Months Matches Reduction Over 13 Years
While admissions into detention slowed, so have rates of release Read More 06-08-2020
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Senators Portman, Cardin, Lankford, and Booker Introduce the Paycheck Protection Program Second Chance Act
Act will allow small business owners with criminal records to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Read More 06-06-2020
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Persistent and Aggressive Interactions with the Police: Potential Mental Health Implications
Study concludes there is evidence of an association between high lifetime police stops and PTSD symptoms Read More 06-04-2020
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All of Federal Prisons are on Lockdown after Nationwide Protests against the Killing of George Floyd
Lockdown is strictest since mass rioting in federal prisons in 1995 Read More 06-03-2020
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Why So Many Police are Handling Protests Wrong
Disproportionate use of force can turn a peaceful protest violent, research shows Read More 06-02-2020
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Obstacles to Successful Reintegration During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Obtaining an ID is necessary for employment, housing, and public benefits are near impossible with DMVs closed due to COVID-19 Read More 06-01-2020
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Hawaii Is Trying to Arrest Away Homelessness and It’s Not Working
In the midst of a pandemic, Honolulu conducted 23 sweeps, arresting and displacing people and not providing shelter for them Read More 05-29-2020
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When Parole Doesn't Mean Release
Prison Policy Initiative reveals "senseless program requirements" that keep people locked up during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More 05-28-2020
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A Look into Jail-Based Behavioral Health Diversion Interventions
The Council of State Governments offers practical information for developing a community-wide diversion plan Read More 05-27-2020
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Utah Residents Can Find Themselves Incarcerated If They Default on Loans
With an average interest of 652 percent a $700 loan can cost over $18,000 at the end of one year Read More 05-26-2020
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Cal State Fullerton Offers Off-Campus Housing for Formerly Incarcerated Students, the Only Such Housing in the U.S.
CSU Fullerton's Project Rebound program provides stable housing to formerly incarcerated men earning their degrees Read More 05-25-2020
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New Report: People in Prison 2019
Vera report fills gaps on people who were incarcerated until Bureau of Justice Statistics report is released in 2021 Read More 05-21-2020
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U.S. Prison Decline: Insufficient to Undo Mass Incarceration
Slow-Walking an End to Mass Incarceration Amidst Pandemic Read More 05-20-2020
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COVID-19 in Juvenile Facilities
The Sentencing Project provides daily updates of youth and staff testing positive for the coronavirus in juvenile facilities Read More 05-19-2020
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National Institute of Justice Solicitations Closing Soon
ICYMI, NJI is offering funding opportunities, but hurry! Read More 05-19-2020
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Women Dying of COVID-19 in Prison Shed a Spotlight on Female Incarceration in America
Historically, women have been overlooked in the criminal justice system, and today that's true of COVID-19 victims Read More 05-18-2020
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New Documentary Reveals an Intimate Look at What It’s Like to Be Pregnant in Prison
Pregnancy and birth are difficult under normal situations, but in prison it's worse Read More 05-15-2020
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How to Aid People Transitioning from Prison Back into the Community During a Pandemic
Report finds that providing phones, adequate medication, hotel rooms, and job training to people released from prison is necessary, and has bipartisan support Read More 05-14-2020
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How Bad is Prison Food? The Proof is in the Photos
As bad as it is, people in Texas prisons claim they are going to bed hungry Read More 05-13-2020
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Vera Issues New Guidance to Protect People Behind Bars from COVID-19 as Prisons and Jails Grow into America's Biggest Pandemic Clusters
Vera reports prisons and jails account for 10 out of 15 of America’s biggest COVID-19 clusters. Read More 05-13-2020
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Heavy Criticism Greets Connecticut's Decision to Send Incarcerated People Who Test Positive for COVID-19 to a Maximum Security Prison
As Connecticut plans on testing everyone in its prisons, critics claim that isolation of sick patients in a maximum security prison "is a punitive measure, not a public health one" Read More 05-11-2020
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New Report: Voting in Jails
Report highlights jurisdictions across the country that support ballot accessing for people in jail Read More 05-08-2020
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Prisons Described As "Nursing Homes Behind Bars"
In 10 years older people are expected to account for one-third of America's prison population Read More 05-07-2020
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A Dangerous Limbo: Probation and Parole in the Time of Covid-19
The Marshall Project reports on how closed courts, technical violations and faulty technology are keeping people, who are eligible for release, in prison during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More 05-06-2020
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Track the Reported Number of COVID-19 Infections in Your State and Federal Prisons
Cases of infections has grown three-fold in past week Read More 05-05-2020
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Resentencing of Juvenile Lifers: The Philadelphia Experience
Report finds released juvenile lifers pose little risk to public safety Read More 05-04-2020
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Current Government Funding Opportunities Deadlines Looming
If you haven't already checked out the solicitations, do so now Read More 05-03-2020
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67 More Educational Facilities Invited to Participate in Second Chance Pell Experiment
Pell Grant Experiment expansion brings total to 130 colleges in 42 states and the District of Columbia Read More 05-01-2020
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VICE Exclusive: Whistleblower Warned of Coronavirus Danger in Prison Where a Woman Just Died After Giving Birth
The president of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1006, the union for staff and correctional officers at FMC Carswell, was the signee Read More 04-30-2020
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Over 70 Percent of Incarcerated People Who Were Tested in Federal Prisons Have COVID-19
With 150,000 people incarcerated in federal prisons, concern grows that many more who were not tested will spread the virus Read More 04-30-2020
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COVID-19 in Juvenile Facilities
Information is updated daily to show numbers of youth and staff in juvenile facilities diagnosed with COVID-19 Read More 04-28-2020
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Crushing Blow for People Incarcerated in Federal Prisons as BOP Changes Early Release Policy
Incarcerated people and their families expected BOP to abide by AG Barr’s directive to release the elderly and at risk who served at least 50% of their sentence Read More 04-27-2020
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Washington Post: American Prison Factories Becoming Incubators for Coronavirus
Despite warnings from health experts, incarcerated people are being sent to work on prison production lines and in prison factories Read More 04-24-2020
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Often Dumped into the Category of "Others," There is Little Information on Native Americans in the Criminal Punishment System
What is known is that Native Americans are disproportionally represented in jails and prison populations Read More 04-23-2020
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Software Being Used to Scan Prison Phone Calls for Mention of Words Relating to Coronavirus
While scanning is being touted as a way to curb the spread of Covid-19 in prison, advocates for incarcerated people view it as having a darker side Read More 04-22-2020
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How Prepared Are State Prison Systems for a Viral Pandemic?
Prison Policy Initiative was not encouraged by the answers they received from prisons that replied to their survey Read More 04-21-2020
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Seven Things to Know Before You Take Coronavirus Disaster Relief Money: I Went to Prison for S.B.A. Loan Fraud
Co-founder of Progressive Prison Ministries offers sage advice for those who mistakenly believe rules are suspended in times of crisis Read More 04-20-2020
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Bloody Riot at Youth Detention Center Being Blamed On "Misguided" Covid-19 Policy
Fear and uncertainty among staff and youth became flashpoint for violence when youth were suddenly moved between two facilities Read More 04-17-2020
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New Tool from Vera Institute of Justice Allows Monitoring of Jail Populations across America
Tracking data can be used to hold policymakers accountable for not reducing jail populations enough during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More 04-16-2020
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The Atlantic: Can't We at Least Give Prisoners Soap?
Hand sanitizers are contraband in prison, so why isn't free soap being distributed? Read More 04-15-2020
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Federal Investigation Report Concludes Women at NJ Prison Suffered Serious Harm from Staff Sexual Abuse
Incarcerated women were sexually assaulted by prison staff and forced to have sex with other incarcerated women as staff watched Read More 04-15-2020
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Upcoming Webinar on Influencing the Congrssional Response Covid-19 in Prison
Webinar will be held April 16 at 2 p.m. ET Read More 04-13-2020
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Reforms without Results: Why States Should Stop Excluding Violent Offenses from Criminal Justice Reforms
Prison Policy Initiative finds people convicted of violence have lower recidivism rates Read More 04-10-2020
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Small Business Administration Denies Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Loans to People with a Criminal Record
People who built small businesses, and a new life, need CARES Act loans to overcome devastating economic crisis Read More 04-09-2020
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Connecticut Juvenile Justice Advocates Call for the Release of Juveniles in Detention Centers
Preventative measures to protect juveniles in detention are also urged Read More 04-08-2020
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Why Some People in Prison Say They Are Afraid to Be Released During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Lack of housing and not knowing if they have been exposed to the coronavirus is unnerving to some who were abruptly released Read More 04-07-2020
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Under AG Barr’s Directive Federal Bureau of Prison Begins Releasing People
Priority for release given to the most at risk for the coronavirus and those near the end of their sentence Read More 04-06-2020
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Advocates for Releasing People from Prison Fear That 100,000 Incarcerated Individuals Can Die From the Coronavirus If U.S. Doesn't Act Now
Business Insider reports the 2.8% infection rate at Rikers Island is 10 times higher than New York State and 18 times higher than Italy Read More 04-03-2020
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The New Statesman on Why the US Criminal Justice System Locks Up So Many Women
The notoriously high prison population in the US is starting to decline - so why is the number of jailed women rising? Read More 04-02-2020
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New York City Offering Pay of Six Dollars Per Hour to Incarcerated People, But Not Mentioning It's to Bury Victims of Coronavirus
Some critics of Rikers Island claim incarcerated people would be better off in fresh air with PPE than in the notorious jail Read More 04-01-2020
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Vera Institute of Justice Offers Coronavirus Guidance for the Criminal and Immigration Legal Systems
Fact sheets available with guidance for courts, prisons and jails, detention centers and police departments Read More 03-31-2020
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Prison Policy Initiative Offers Responses to Covid-19 Pandemic Resource Page
Page is updated daily with the latest information and PPI invites others to share resources Read More 03-30-2020
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Shocking Photos of Overcrowded Prisons as a Pandemic Rages Across the Country
Social Distancing is impossible in jails and prisons Read More 03-27-2020
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New Solicitation: National Youth Gang Survey, Fiscal Year 2020
Deadline for application submission changed to May 26, 2020 Read More 03-26-2020
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Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2020
Once again, Prison Policy Initiative breaks down where and why people in America are locked up, and dispels myths about what drives mass incarceration Read More 03-25-2020
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Some National Institute of Justice Funding Opportunities Closing Soon
April solicitations and later funding opportunities listed Read More 03-25-2020
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Register for Webinar on FY 2020 Second Chance Act Solicitations
Several funding opportunities will be covered Read More 03-20-2020
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FY 2020 Competitive Research Grant Solicitation: Research on Juvenile Reoffending
Total amount anticipated to be awarded under solicitation is $1.25 million Read More 03-19-2020
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Utah Bill Would Help Those with a Criminal Conviction Obtain a Professional License
Bill would make it harder for Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to refuse to issue or renew license simply based on a prior conviction Read More 03-18-2020
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Parole and Probation Heads Call for Drastic Reduction of New Probationers and Parolees over Covid-19 Concerns
Call to monitor people on parole and probation by phone, postcards Read More 03-18-2020
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Tennessee Bill Would Reform the State's Strict Drug-Free Zone Law
Drug-free zone crimes often carry harsher penalties than rape and murder Read More 03-16-2020
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First of Its Kind Survey of Political Views of People in Prison and Jail
Trump gains support from white people who are incarcerated Read More 03-13-2020
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Alabama’s Despicable "Felon ID Card"
Few other places in the U.S. require those who have felony convictions to register and carry felony ID cards. Read More 03-13-2020
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Study Finds Harsher Sentences Imposed on Immigrants in Nontraditional Georahic Areas
Hostility and fear of undocumented immigrants plays a big role in sentencing Read More 03-13-2020
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People in Prison Denied One of the Most Recommended Methods to Reduce the Spread of the Coronavirus
Alcohol-based products are forbidden in prisons, but will that change to allow items like Purell to be given to a vulnerable population? Read More 03-10-2020
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Are Prisons and Jails Doing Enough to Prevent the Covid-19 Virus From Spreading ?
So far the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and many other prisons and jails, have not come up with a contingency plan Read More 03-09-2020
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Prison Policy Initiative Reveals Five Policies That Can Reduce a Viral Pandemic in Prisons and Jails Now
PPI urges swift reform to prevent the Covid-19 virus from infecting incarcerated people and staff members Read More 03-08-2020
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What Was on the Menu at Federal Prisons? Caution, You Might Gag
People in prison are often correct when they say they are served "mystery meat" Read More 03-05-2020
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Report: The Criminal History of Federal Economic Crime Offenders
Approximately fifty percent of those who committed a federal economic crime had at least one prior conviction Read More 03-04-2020
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12 Thousand People are Released from Prison Each Week, Why are So Many Dying?
The death rate of people who were in prison is 3.5 higher than those who were never locked up Read More 03-03-2020
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The Alarming New Report on Women in Prison
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights finds women treated more harshly than men and classified at higher security levels Read More 03-02-2020
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New Vera Institute Report: Changing Course in the Overdose Crisis
How to move away from punishment and toward harm reduction and health Read More 03-01-2020
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The High Cost of Juvenile Life-without-Parole Sentences
Pennsylvania, Michigan and Louisiana account for two-thirds o juvenile LWOP sentences Read More 03-01-2020
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Republican Senator from Florida Denounces Unequal Sentences for Black and White Defendants Charged with the Same Crime
Senator Jeff Brandes seeks to put some sense in sentencing Read More 02-21-2020
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Virginia to Join Seven Other States in Ending Prison Gerrymandering
People in prison will be considered as residents of where they lived before incarceration Read More 02-21-2020
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People Serving Life Exceeds Entire Prison Population of 1970
Report reveals state-by-state comparison of life-sentenced population in 2016 to prison population in 1970 Read More 02-21-2020
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Court Rules Floridians Convicted of a Felony Can't Be Barred from Voting Because of Owed Fines and Fees
Despite overwhelming support to give people with a felony conviction the right to vote, Florida Governor asks 11th Circuit court to reconsider its ruling Read More 02-20-2020
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Study Contends Community-Level Exposure to High Incarceration Rates Affects Community Health
Mass incarceration's "spillover" phenomenon is associated with higher mortality rates for families and communities Read More 02-19-2020
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New Jersey Offers Programs to Reduce Parole Violations
Mental health, substance abuse, housing and employment services offered Read More 02-18-2020
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More Funding for Justice-Related Programming, Research and Evaluation and More
62 funding opportunities for justice-related programming, research and evaluation, courts, cops, juveniles and more Read More 02-17-2020
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Report: Incarceration Rates Went Down but Deaths of Incarcerated People Rose
Over half of prison deaths occurred in eight states Read More 02-15-2020
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New Chair of Vera Institute Explains Why Hiring Formerly Incarcerated People Is Good For Business
Giving second chances to formerly incarcerated people through employment opportunities would boost the economy Read More 02-11-2020
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Trump's Homeless Czar Set on Further Criminalizing Homeless People
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Head accused of having "a mentality of hatred" Read More 02-10-2020
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Nowhere to Go: Homelessness Among Formerly Incarcerated People
Homeless rate is 13 times higher for people incarcerated more than once Read More 02-07-2020
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Vera Institute's Reshaping Prosecution Program Expands
Prosecutors in DeKalb County, GA, Ingham County, MI, and Boulder County, CO recognized for their commitment to transform policies, practices, and culture Read More 02-06-2020
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"Sentencing Discount" Proposed for People Incarcerated in Super Max Prison
Study recommends two days credit for every day confined in a super max Read More 02-06-2020
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Criminal Justice Reform in the Fentanyl Era: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
The Drug Policy Alliance reveals 45 states have proposed legislation to increase penalties for fentanyl while 39 states D.C. have passed or enacted such legislation Read More 02-04-2020
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How Jail Officials Profit from Selling E-Cigarettes to People in Their Custody
Investigation finds jailers, their friends and family are raking in money in spite of health concerns relating to vaping Read More 02-03-2020
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Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak at Florida Federal Prison
Women at satellite prison camp taken to hospital for treatment of potentially fatal disease Read More 01-31-2020
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ICYMI, Normalizing Injustice: The Dangerous Misrepresentations That Define Television's Scripted Crime Genre
Many Americans get a distorted view about how the criminal punishment system really works by watching crime shows on television Read More 01-30-2020
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How Jail Officials Profit from Selling E-Cigarettes to People in Their Custody
Investigation finds jailers, their friends and family are raking in money in spite of health concerns relating to vaping Read More 01-30-2020
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Funding Available for Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women, Fiscal Year 2020
Grant funding will be awarded to conduct research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics relating to Violence Against Women Read More 01-28-2020
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What percent of the U.S. Is incarcerated? (And Other Ways to Measure Mass Incarceration)
Nearly one out of every 100 people in the United States is in a prison or jail Read More 01-27-2020
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Some of the Most Disturbing Stories of People Held in Solitary Confinement That You Will Ever Read
Texas is holding over 680 people in solitary confinement from anywhere between six to thirty years-plus years Read More 01-26-2020
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Truthout: Disabled People Are Tortured in Solitary Confinement
America holds up to 100,000 people in solitary confinement including people with "Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)" Read More 01-26-2020
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New Study Finds Little Evidence "Ban the Box" Policies Reduce Recidivism for Minorities
Study looks at why black formerly incarcerated individuals released in a job market with a BTB policy have a higher rate of recidivism Read More 01-22-2020
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A Look into "Shadow Prisons"
Privately run Criminal Alien Requirement (CAR) prisons face less scrutiny than federally run immigrant detention centers Read More 01-21-2020
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Research and Evaluation Funding Opportunities from the National Institute of Justice
Forthcoming funding covers research on topics related to criminal justice Read More 01-20-2020
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New Report on Top Trends in State Criminal Justice Reform, 2019
U.S. has over 2.2 million people incarcerated and another 4.6 million on probation or parole Read More 01-18-2020
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What Can We Expect in Criminal Justice Reform in 2020?
Not all states are on board with reducing prison populations Read More 01-16-2020
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Changing the Name of Solitary Confinement Doesn't Make It Less Tortuous
Restrictive housing units and restrictive movement units share some of the very same issues Read More 01-16-2020
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Massachusetts Facing Strong Opposition on Plan to Build $50 Million Prison for Women
Families for Justice as Healing leads fight for alternatives to incarceration rather than building a new one Read More 01-14-2020
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Using Data to Support LGBTQ Youth in the System
What is SOGIE and why is it important in collecting data on a vulnerable population? Read More 01-13-2020
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Mississippi's Shocking Debtors Prison System
Mississippi is the only state that confines people for an indefinite period while they work at low paying, and sometimes dangerous, jobs to pay off court-ordered debts Read More 01-11-2020
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What If Judges Had to Assess How Much A Recommenced Sentence Would Cost Taxpayers?
Social costs and budgets should be recognized when considering the length of a sentence Read More 01-10-2020
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Is There a Problem with Problem-Solving Courts?
Critics claim alternatives to incarceration are a better reform method Read More 01-08-2020
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Five Factors Behind The Murders of Five Incarcerated Men in Mississippi
Warnings about potential violence were ignored Read More 01-08-2020
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Colorado Just One of States Cutting Solitary Confinement to Make Staff, People in Prison, and the Community Safer
Studies point to consequences related to solitary confinement including violence towards staff, and uptick in felonies or death upon release Read More 01-06-2020
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The First Step Act One Year Later
Fact sheet shows accomplishments and mixed outcomes Read More 01-03-2020
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New Report, Youth Confinement: The Whole Pie 2019
The Prison Policy Initiative reveals where and why 48,000 young people are locked up in America Read More 01-02-2020
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New Report: People in Jail in 2019
According to Vera Institute, jail incarceration rates have increased by 26 percent in rural jurisdictions since 2013 Read More 12-31-2019
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Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg Used Prison Labor to Make Campaign Calls
Bloomberg claimed he was unaware exploitive prison labor was used Read More 12-30-2019
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Brennan Center Releases New Report, The Politics of Judicial Elections 2017-18
Report reveals $39.7 million was given in 48 state supreme court races for judges in 21 states Read More 12-23-2019
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New York to Pay $12.5 to Jail Visitors Subjected to Invasive Body Searches
In some instances female corrections officers looking for contraband penetrated female visitors Read More 12-20-2019
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More Funding Opportunities!
Three more funders are offering grants to community justice organizations Read More 12-19-2019
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Funding Opportunities from the Department of Justice
$376 million to be awarded to promote public safety Read More 12-18-2019
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Is There a Foster Care-to-Prison Pipeline?
A 12-state survey found one in four people in prison were formerly in foster care Read More 12-17-2019
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Three Transgender Women Take on Texas Law Barring Them from Changing Their Names While Incarcerated and For Two years After Release
Attorney for the women claims denying the name changes increases risk of depression and suicide Read More 12-16-2019
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Mentally Ill People are Held Pretrial for "Unconstitutionally Long Periods" in Jails Instead of Mental Health Treatment Centers
Lack of treatment center beds means lack of mental health services for those not even convicted of a crime Read More 12-13-2019
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New Report: State-level Criminal Justice Reforms That Can Win in 2020
Prison Policy Initiative offers over 20 criminal justice reforms that can be successfully implemented Read More 12-13-2019
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First of Its Kind Look at 2019 Jail Data Reveals Urgent Need to Address Mass Incarceration in Smaller Cities and Rural Counties
The number of people in local jails is estimated to be over in 758,000 Read More 12-13-2019
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New Florida DOC Secretary: "The Status Quo Is Not Sustainable"
Mark Inch tells officials to take heed of the warning signs or pay later Read More 12-07-2019
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The Number of Pregnant Entering Prison is Rising
Medical care for incarcerated pregnant women is found to be lacking Read More 12-07-2019
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Why is Successful Reintegration Eluding Juveniles?
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange highlights problem areas and offers solutions to combat recidivism Read More 12-06-2019
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Vera Institute Interactive Map and Fact Sheets Explore Incarceration in Local Jails and State Prisons
Find out your state's regional ranking in total incarceration Read More 12-05-2019
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New Report: Prosecutors and Responses to Violence
Institute for Innovation in Prosecution offers several solutions to change the ineffective status quo Read More 12-04-2019
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The Growing Racial Disparity in Prison Time
A new study finds black people are staying longer in state prisons, even as they face fewer arrests and prison admissions overall Read More 12-03-2019
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The Sentencing Project Annual Newsletter Includes Links to Several Must-Read Reports
Topics include ways end to mass incarceration, life and virtual life sentences, and building coalitions Read More 12-02-2019
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Report: What's Happening in Pretrial Justice
A state-by-state table provides pretrial changes and resources Read More 11-27-2019
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Poor Mental and Physical Health of Formerly Incarcerated People Attributed to Reintegration Barriers
Study finds "re-entry work has been far too narrowly focused on recidivism" Read More 11-26-2019
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The Correlation of Mandatory Overtime and Sleep Deprivation in Corrections Officers
Being awake for 24 hours is comparable to having a blood alcohol content of 0.10% Read More 11-25-2019
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New Department of Justice Report on Management and Performance Challenges Facing the FBOP
Safety, reentry programming, medical care, and insufficient staffing are just some of BOP's problem areas Read More 11-22-2019
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Report: The Steep Costs of Criminal Justice Fees and Fines
Report finds jailing those unable to pay fees and fines is sometimes as much as 115 percent of the amount collected Read More 11-21-2019
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Why Are Jails and Prisons Being Used as Substance Treatment Centers?
Critics claim there should be more options than forced treatment Read More 11-20-2019
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Pennsylvania to Release 136 Individuals with the Death Penalty Sentence from Solitary Confinement
Recognizing that solitary confinement is tantamount to torture, the DOC will also provide resocialization assistance and physical and mental health evaluations Read More 11-19-2019
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New Report on Court-Ordered Community Service as a Coercive Labor System
An Overview of Court-Ordered Community Service in Los Angeles Read More 11-18-2019
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Ending Mass Incarceration: A Presidential Agenda
Brennan Center for Justice informs candidates how they can transform America's criminal justice system Read More 11-16-2019
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The Problem with Prison Doctors
Illinois is just one state where prison doctors have been accused of deliberate indifference for not providing critical health care to incarcerated people Read More 11-14-2019
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Fortune Society's Action Against Landlord Who Refused to Rent to Formerly Incarcerated People Nets $1 Million
Settlement 'fires a warning shot' to any landlord in America who automatically refuses to rent to people with criminal justice involvement Read More 11-13-2019
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Suicide is the Number One Cause of Death in Oregon and Washington Jails
During the same tracking period, Northwest prisons suicides were at 6 percent compared to 47 percent in jails Read More 11-12-2019
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Promising Radical Changes, Chesa Boudin Wins Race to Become San Francisco's New District Attorney
Voters embraced Boudin's offering of 'the most aggressive departure from the status quo' Read More 11-11-2019
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'Starve the Beast': Southern Campaigns to Divest, Decarcerate, and Re-Imagine Public Safety
Grassroots organizations are transforming justice Read More 11-06-2019
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Crisis Response Services for People with Mental Illnesses or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A Review of the Literature on Police-based and Other First Response Models Read More 11-06-2019
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John Grisham: Best Selling Author and Champion of Criminal Justice Reform
Reading Grisham's stories is an education in how the system fails people Read More 11-06-2019
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Oklahoma Pulls Off Largest Single-Day Sentence Commutation In U.S. History
Pardon and Parole Board voted to release 527 people sentenced for possession or property crimes Read More 11-05-2019
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Report: A United Vision for a World Without Youth Prisons
Young people say money would be better spent on closing prisons and investing in educational opportunities for youth, mental health support, and more Read More 11-04-2019
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Criminal Justice Reform in America: Rethinking the Role of the Prosecutor
Former DA concludes: "The primary duty of the prosecutor is to seek justice within the bounds of the law, not merely to convict" Read More 11-03-2019
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Incarcerated Individuals in California are Risking Their Lives to Fight Wild Fires
However, after release, California's licensing laws deny employment as firefighters for most formerly incarcerated people Read More 11-03-2019
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Women's Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2019
73% of women in prisons and jails are locked up for nonviolent offenses Read More 10-30-2019
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Federal Court Awards $1.2 Million in Fees in Human Rights Defense Center's Florida DOC Censorship Case
Prison Legal News wins yet another case against censorship Read More 10-30-2019
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Why Is North Carolina Keeping Pregnant Women in Prison in Solitary Confinement?
Keeping pregnant women in solitary confinement goes against U.S. Department of Justice and International standards Read More 10-28-2019
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Private Prisons Fact Sheet
Private prisons incarcerated 121,718 people in private prisons in 2017, representing 8.2% of the total state and federal prison population Read More 10-25-2019
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Reformist Prosecutor Kim Foxx Is Making Sweeping Changes in Cook County, Illinois
Her office already refused to prosecute 5,000 cases Read More 10-24-2019
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The Consequences of Prisons Creating "Absentee Dads"
Fathers' contributions and parenting often ignored, putting children at risk physically, behaviorally and educationally Read More 10-23-2019
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Five Facts about Crime in America
Public perceptions about crime rates and facts are often at odds Read More 10-22-2019
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Pennsylvania Governor Encouraging People with Life Sentences to Apply for Clemency
Ten percent of people serving life without parole in America are incarcerated in Pennsylvania prisons Read More 10-21-2019
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They Led a Successful Campaign to Close Rikers, Now They Are Fighting Against Building New Jails
No New Jails advocates for emptying out other crowded, dangerous, inhumane jails, not constructing new ones Read More 10-19-2019
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State Data Lacking Impact of Mass Incarceration on Latinx Communities
State Criminal Justice Data Drawn from White, Black and “Other” Category, often lumping Latinx population into White population Read More 10-17-2019
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How Race Impacts Who Is Detained Pretrial
In large urban areas, Black felony defendants are over 25% more likely than white defendants to be held pretrial Read More 10-16-2019
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ACLU Victorious Against South Carolina City and Town That Violated Right of Council for Poor Defendants
People in municipal Courts were tried and convicted without being told they had a right to an attorney Read More 10-15-2019
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Major Banks Committed to Cutting Ties with Private Prison Leader GEO Group
Banks will not renew $2.4 billion in credit lines and term loans to private prisons and immigrant detention centers Read More 10-14-2019
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Would You Rent a Room In Your House To Someone Released From Prison?
The radical Homecoming Project is being compared to an Airbnb for people getting out of prison, but it is much more welcoming Read More 10-11-2019
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Sexual Victimization and Mental Illness Prevalence Rates Among Incarcerated Women: A Literature Review
Review concludes sexual victimization is a pathway to prison Read More 10-10-2019
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The Ordeal of Lawrence and Lamont Garrison: A Sad Tale of Unfair Federal Drug Conspiracy Laws
Quantity of drugs involved, not individual’s involvement, results in harsh and disproportionate sentences Read More 10-09-2019
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Study Shows People Who Spent Time in Solitary Confinement Significantly More Likely to Die in First Year of Release
Spending over 14 days in solitary linked to higher risk of recidivism or death Read More 10-08-2019
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A Horrifying Video of What Goes on in a Notorious Prison in Florida
Graphic violence, rodent infestation and a mold-filled kitchen are just some of shocking scenes captured on a video smuggled out of prison Read More 10-07-2019
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Prosecutors, Reentry and Public Safety
Prosecutors should not just focus on the front-end of the criminal justice system, but also care about reentry and reducing recidivism Read More 10-03-2019
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Los Angeles to Void Two Million Minor Citations That Keep Homeless and Poor from Cycling Through Jails
Minor infractions clog courts and create obstacles for those needing services Read More 10-03-2019
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Connecticut Senator Asks Sentencing Commission to Study Mental Illness in Prisons
Study would include identifying the number of mentally ill people in prison, determining their needs, and providing necessary services Read More 10-02-2019
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Incarcerated People with Serious Medical Issues are Being Released So That Sheriffs Don't Have to Pay Medical Bills
Alabama sheriffs release people on a "medical bond," but often re-arrest some as soon as they recover Read More 10-01-2019
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Toolkit Developed for Business and HR Leaders to Evaluate Applicants with a Criminal History to Increase Hiring of People with a Criminal History
The GNP is reduced by $78-$87 billion by excluding formerly incarcerated people from working Read More 09-30-2019
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Vera Institute of Justice Chart Reveals How Much 40 States Spend on Education vs Incarceration
Hint: most school children lose out on funding Read More 09-29-2019
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Florida Lawmakers Partner with Researchers to Assess Racial Impact of Legislation
Florida will join Connecticut, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Oregon in incorporating racial impact statements in the criminal justice legislative process Read More 09-29-2019
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Utah to Reduce Over 12, 000 Convictions
Reductions will open the doors for criminal cases to be expunged Read More 09-29-2019
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Prisons of Poverty: Uncovering the Pre-Incarceration Incomes of the Imprisoned
Report provides information on the role that poverty and opportunity play prior to incarceration Read More 09-24-2019
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Breaking Down Mass Incarceration in the 2010 Census: State-by-State Incarceration Rates by Race/Ethnicity
The Census Bureau's data in this report is useful starting point for evaluations of the disparate impacts of criminal justice policy decisions Read More 09-23-2019
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Albany, NY County Sheriff Converts 25 Jail Cells to Rooms for Homeless
Innovative new project will also offer services to reduce cycling in and out of jail Read More 09-20-2019
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U.S. Prison Population Trends: Massive Buildup and Modest Decline
Eleven states, led by Arkansas, had their highest ever prison populations in 2017 Read More 09-20-2019
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Removing Youth from Adult Jails: A 50-State Scan of Pretrial Detention Laws for Youth
Report reveals children as young as age 7 years are eligible to be charged as adults and housed in adult jails pretrial Read More 09-18-2019
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Vera Institute of Justice Report Finds 12 Percent of Prison Population Confined to "Restrictive Housing"
Report claims people sent to segregation for "murky" reasons Read More 09-18-2019
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Recommendations to End School Pushout for Black Girls and Other Girls of Color
Black girls are 7 more times more likely to be suspended from school, and 4 times more likely to be arrested in school Read More 09-16-2019
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California Bans Private Prisons, Including Immigration Detention Centers
California governor calls private prisons an "outrage" Read More 09-14-2019
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The Link Between Family Abuse and the Incarceration of Young Girls
Telling authorities about being abused could lead to girls becoming involved in the juvenile punishment system Read More 09-13-2019
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The 1994 Crime Bill and Beyond: How Federal Funding Shapes the Criminal Justice System
25 years after the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, work is still being done to undo its damage Read More 09-11-2019
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Five Elements Contributing to Inadequate Indigent Defense, and Recommendations to Improve Resource Parity
A Fair Fight calls for achieving indigent defense resource parity Read More 09-10-2019
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Aging in Prison: The Forgotten Plight of Women Behind Bars
Older women in prison are often lacking "specialized treatment, preventative care and emotional support" Read More 09-09-2019
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Urban Institute Accepting RFPs from State Departments of Corrections to Join the Prison Research and Innovation Network
Six states to be chosen for phase one, with four states advancing to phase two Read More 09-06-2019
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The Call for Immigration Courts to Become Separate and Independent From Presdential Control
Backlog of 93,000 cases gives birth to "rocket docket," and "speedometers" leaving immigrants with little time to prepare a defense Read More 09-05-2019
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Criminal Justice Policy Program at Harvard Law School 50-State Criminal Justice Debt Reform Builder
State-specific facts about criminal justice debt Read More 09-04-2019
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Prosecutors, Democracy, and Justice: Holding Prosecutors Accountable
Paper "offers guidance for prosecutors to orient their strategies and a framework for communities to hold them to account" Read More 09-04-2019
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Fact Sheet on Virtual Life Sentences
The Sentencing Project collected data for the first-ever count of virtual life sentences being served Read More 09-02-2019
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New York Governor Supports Raising Prison Labor Wages to $3 Per Hour
Average prison labor wage in N.Y. is currently 62 cents per hour Read More 08-30-2019
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Pennsylvania to Expunge Half of All Criminal Records
Over 30 million records will be sealed over the next year Read More 08-30-2019
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Syracuse Opens Doors for Formerly Incarcerated People with First of Its Kind Housing Especially for Them
Freedom Commons strives to be the role model for other housing authorities across the country Read More 08-28-2019
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Arrest, Release, Repeat: How Police and Jails Are Misused to Respond to Social Problems
A shocking 4.9 million people are put in jail each year, some more than once Read More 08-28-2019
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Kathleen Hawk Sawyer Is Back As Director of Bureau of Prisons
US Attorney General appalled by Jeffrey Epstein’s death under acting director Read More 08-26-2019
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Young, Homeless, and Criminalized
Just trying to survive should not be a reason to get arrested Read More 08-26-2019
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John Oliver On Prison Labor
Paying for necessities can be difficult, or impossible Read More 08-26-2019
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Connecticut Council on the Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Record Begins Study
Goal is to remove barriers to employment for formerly incarcerated people Read More 08-26-2019
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What It Is Like in Prison When Someone Commits Suicide
Little is said about how suicide in prison impacts others in surrounding cells Read More 08-26-2019
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Between 2007 and 2017, 34 States Reduced Crime and Incarceration in Tandem
The Northeast saw the largest average decline in imprisonment rate (24 percent) Read More 08-15-2019
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Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts Pledges to Open A Safe Consumption Site (SCS)
SCS have been found to save lives, become a pathway to treatment, and potentially reduce arrests Read More 08-15-2019
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They Got Their Voting Rights Back, But Will They Go to the Polls?
Thousands of Louisianians on probation and parole face numerous obstacles to casting a ballot, including the idea that their votes don't matter Read More 08-15-2019
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Private Prisons Are Only One Part of the Mass Incarceration Problem
We must look beyond targeting private prisons to end mass incarceration Read More 08-15-2019
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The National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice
Key process and outcome evaluation findings Read More 08-14-2019
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Gatekeepers: The Role of Police in Ending Mass Incarceration
Punishing mass enforcement drives mass incarceration Read More 08-14-2019
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Momentum Is Building to End Medical Co-Pays in Prisons and Jails
Three states have taken action in 2019 to change one of the most harmful policies in prison healthcare Read More 08-14-2019
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They Survived Solitary Confinement, Now They're Fighting to End It
80,000 people in the U.S. are held in solitary confinement, often under tortuous conditions Read More 08-14-2019
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Coercive Plea Bargaining: The "Secret Sauce" That Helps the U.S. Continue to Be the Country with the Highest Incarceration Rate in the World
Prosecutors use "fearsome tools" to coerce people to forgo their right to a jury trial Read More 08-14-2019
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Jeffrey Epstein’s Death Sheds Light on Suicides in Prison and Jails
A HuffPost investigations reveals suicides while incarcerated are more common than most people believe Read More 08-13-2019
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Connecticut First State in the Nation to Mandate the Collection of Prosecutorial Data
Statewide, prosecutors must collect data on who gets prison time, plea deals or divisionary programs Read More 08-12-2019
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How a Con Man Preying on Families of Incarcerated People Scammed Them Out of Over $1 million
Promising families he could get their loved ones out of prison, he instead robbed them of their money and dreams Read More 08-09-2019
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To Protect and Slur? Law Enforcement and Social Media
The Sentencing Project offers several news articles on race and justice Read More 08-08-2019
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Applying Criminal Justice Model to Mental Illness Is a Recipe for Disaster
83 percent of people in jail with a mental illness can't access to needed treatment Read More 08-07-2019
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Resistance to Private Prisons Comes Amid Debate Over Immigrant Detention Policy
Private prison firms are responsible for detaining more than 70 percent of ICE detainees Read More 08-06-2019
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Beyond One-Liners: A Guide to the Democratic Debate on Criminal Justice
Marshall Project highlights critical issues that candidates failed to mention Read More 08-05-2019
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America Has a Health-Care Crisis - in Prisons
Prison medical care has been described as "abysmal" Read More 08-02-2019
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The Impact of Police on Criminal Justice Reform
Evidence from Cincinnati, Ohio shows both crime and arrests were reduced in Cincinnati even after a jail closure Read More 08-01-2019
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Providing Religious Freedom For Muslims in Prison
Report offers suggestions to correct "systematic hurdles" Muslims in prison face Read More 07-31-2019
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Who's Helping the 1.9 Million Women Released from Prisons and Jails Each Year?
Most post-release policies and programs are geared towards men, ignoring the unique issues women face upon release Read More 07-30-2019
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Orange Is the New Black Team Creates Fund For Non-Profit Criminal Justice Reform Advocacy Groups
Each organization tackles issues such as advocacy for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and girls, post-secondary education, and immigration rights Read More 07-29-2019
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Prosecutors and Crime Survivors: How Can Prosecutors Better Address the Needs of Crime Survivors?
Prosecutors urged to develop community partnerships, build community trust, develop trauma informed office practices, and expand trauma recovery and supports Read More 07-26-2019
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The American Conservative: Who’s Making Money From the Border Crisis? Private Prisons
This year ICE detained over 53,000 people at a cost to taxpayers of $148.43 per person per day Read More 07-26-2019
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Oregon Governor Signs Wide-Ranging Juvenile Justice Bill into Law
Bill is expected to benefit generations to come Read More 07-24-2019
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Diversion Pleas Qualify As Convictions Under Federal Background Check Law
Collateral Consequences Resource Center suggests two ways to ensure that state non-conviction dispositions are not included in background checks as federal "convictions" after seven years Read More 07-23-2019
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Court Rules It Was Legal for Jail Guards to Force Incarcerated Women to Strip, Remove Tampons, for 'Training Exercise'
Strip searches were visible to others not associated with the training Read More 07-22-2019
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Trauma-Informed Courts: How to Create One and Why You Should
96% of women and 89% of men in jail diversion programs reported a lifetime of trauma Read More 07-19-2019
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Testimony to House Judiciary Committee Highlights Alarming Facts Concerning the Mass Incarceration Women and Girls in America
One in four incarcerated females have not even been convicted Read More 07-18-2019
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The Tragic Story of Rick Turner's Descent into Meth, Prison, and Death
Mandatory minimum sentences claim another life Read More 07-17-2019
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Preventing Suicide and Self-Harm in Jail: A Sentinel Events Approach
Each year in the U.S. more than 300 people commit suicide while incarcerated in jails Read More 07-16-2019
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A Piece of the Puzzle: State Financial Aid for Incarcerated Students
14 states have barriers for incarcerated students that extend past their return to the community Read More 07-15-2019
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New York Sex Workers Fighting for Decriminalization
Decrim NY, intends to make New York the first state to decriminalize the adult sex work Read More 07-12-2019
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Digital Jail: How Electronic Monitoring Drives Defendants Into Debt
Private companies charge hundreds of dollars a month for ankle monitors worn as an alternative to incarceration Read More 07-12-2019
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Study Concludes Prisons Need to be More "Child-Friendly for" Children of Incarcerated Parents
Study also discloses 70% of young children with incarcerated mothers have emotional or psychological problems Read More 07-10-2019
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Cruel and Unusual Punishment: When States Don't Provide Air Conditioning in Prison
Prison Policy Initiative Explains the Consequences Read More 07-09-2019
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Research Shows High Rates of Incarceration Linked to a More Than 50 Percent Increase in Drug Related Deaths
Counties with higher jail and prison incarceration rates had higher drug-mortality rates Read More 07-08-2019
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DeAnna Hoskins on Why Language Matters When Discussing Justice Reform
Words such a such as "ex-con," "felon," or "inmate". need to be replaced by "more humanizing 'people-first' language" Read More 07-05-2019
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Florida Public Defenders Take on Judge Who Rejects Mental Illness Defense
Miami-Dade County has the highest rate of serious mental illness in any urban county in America Read More 07-03-2019
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Felony Disenfranchisement: A Primer
6 Million Americans have been denied voting rights because of a past felony conviction Read More 07-02-2019
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Not in Isolation: How to Reduce Room Confinement While Increasing Safety in Youth Facilities
How three state agencies and one county sheriff's department undertook efforts to safely reduce the use of room confinement Read More 07-01-2019
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Health Care Scandal in Prisons: "Please Help Me Before It's Too Late"
CNN investigates the largest provider of correctional healthcare in America Read More 06-28-2019
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Bank of America Latest to Stop Lending Money to Private Prisons and Detention Centers
Small banking fee was not worth the backlash bank from politicians and activists Read More 06-28-2019
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One of Every 15 Women in Prison is Serving a Life, or virtual Life, Sentence
Women serving life sentences increased by 20%, compared to a 15% increase for men Read More 06-27-2019
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Do Prisons Make Us Safer?
New research shows that prisons prevent far less violent crime than you might think Read More 06-25-2019
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Poor Jail and Prison Conditions Are Not Conducive to Meaningful Reform
Rehabilitation is compromised when incarcerated people are treated inhumanely Read More 06-24-2019
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The Unwanteds: Looking for Help Landing in Jail
Disability Rights Oregon focuses on Portland hospitals that criminalize people with mental illness Read More 06-21-2019
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Bureau of Justice Statistic Fuels Myths about Sex Offense Recidivism, Contradicting Its Own New Data
A new government report reinforces harmful misconceptions about people convicted of sex offenses Read More 06-20-2019
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Confined and Costly: How Supervision Violations Are Filling Prisons and Burdening Budgets
On any given day 1 in 4 are incarcerated for a supervision violation Read More 06-19-2019
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First Step Offers Release for Some People in Prison—But Not Non-Citizens
About 750 people in federal prisons will be transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody Read More 06-18-2019
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Collateral Consequences: The Crossroads of Punishment, Redemption and the Effects on Communities
People with a felony record are further punished by over 44,000 collateral consequences Read More 06-17-2019
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The Fight for Fair-Chance Housing Ordinances
People with a criminal history are often denied housing, no matter how long ago the conviction took place Read More 06-15-2019
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Jail, Justice, and Race in Southwest Georgia
Huge for-profit prison probation companies are responsible for probation becoming the state's default sentence, even for minor offenses Read More 06-13-2019
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Incarceration vs. Education: America Spends More on Its Prison System Than It Does on Public Schools
15 states spend at least $27,000 more per person in prison than they do per student Read More 06-12-2019
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Fact Sheet: Incarcerated Women and Girls
Charts include race and ethnicity, offense types, and highest and lowest state rates of incarcerated women and girls Read More 06-11-2019
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Jury Awards $68 Million to People Who Were Formerly Incarcerated at Bucks County, PA Jail from 2011-2013
Class action suit claims the jail put arrest information and mug shots on its searchable electronic database Read More 06-10-2019
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Prison Language 101
People in prison create their own unique words and phrases for a variety of reasons Read More 06-09-2019
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The White House is Scrambling to Find Jobs and Housing for 2,200 People Being Released from Federal Prison Next Month
Funding for First Step Act programs is not yet available causing growing concern that successful reintegration will be problematic Read More 06-06-2019
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What You Should Know About Mental Health After Prison
A social worker at The Fortune Society shares what people released from prison taught her Read More 06-05-2019
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Vera Institute of Justice Announces Inaugural Round of "In Our Backyards" Community Grants
Grants will fund 11 projects undertaken by 16 organizations in 7 states Read More 06-04-2019
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An Ignored and Unseen Crisis in American Prisons and Jails
President of Families Against Mandatory Minimums calls for every jail and prison to undergo 'vigorous, independent' oversight Read More 06-03-2019
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Securus Won't Oppose Bill to Provide Free Calls for People in Prison and Their Families in Connecticut
Bill to provide free calls faces hurdles concerning how the state would make up lost income generated from phone calls Read More 06-01-2019
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30 States Still Impose a Lifetime Ban on SNAP and/or TANF Benefits for Those with a Felony Drug Conviction
President Clinton's 1996 'tough on crime' legislation still causes food insecurity decades later Read More 06-01-2019
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Three Reasons Why Veterans End Up in Jail or Prison
Eight percent of veterans are justice involved Read More 06-01-2019
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Policing Women: Race and Gender Disparities in Police Stops, Searches, and Use of Force
Prison Policy Initiative analyzes gender and racial disparities in traffic and street stops, including arrests, searches, and use of force that occurs during stops Read More 06-01-2019
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New York's Shock Incarceration Programs Called "Torture" and "Hell"
Participation in the "tough love" programs can lessen a sentence, but is the abuse and humiliation worth it? Read More 05-22-2019
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The Cost of Caring for Mentally Ill People in Prison
Jails spend 2 to 3 times more on people who require mental health care Read More 05-21-2019
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Florida Is Creating a New Sex Offender Registry or Customers Who Pay for or Attempt to Pay for Sex
Register will include a person's name, photograph, address, and offense Read More 05-20-2019
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Fairfax County, VA Creates Alternative Accountability Program As Option to Divert Youths from Entering the Juvenile Justice System
Restorative justice program data points to promising outcomes Read More 05-19-2019
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Ending Mass Incarceration: Ideas from Today's Leaders
16 noted experts provide what they believe should be the next steps to end mass incarceration Read More 05-18-2019
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Pushed Out and Punished: One Woman's Story Shows How Systems Are Failing Black Girls
Black Girls are punished more harshly for the same behavior as white girls Read More 05-16-2019
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How Private Prison Services Control a 'Captive' Market
Low income people in prison and defendants are burdened with another level of punishment when authorities require them to pay for services they can ill afford Read More 05-15-2019
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What Happened to Mississippi's Grand Promise of Major Criminal Justice Reform?
Implementation of Mississippi's reforms "marked by broken promises and a lack of funding" Read More 05-14-2019
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Is There a Connection Between Undocumented Immigrants and Crime?
A new analysis finds there is no evidence to support the perception that undocumented immigrants increase crime rates Read More 05-14-2019
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Is Talk Therapy Necessary for Treating Opioid Addiction?
Some doctors believe mandatory counseling sessions can be an obstacle to medically assisted treatment Read More 05-14-2019
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60 Minutes Segment on Restorative Justice Shows How People Who Committed Violent Crimes and Their Victims'Families Heal
Restorative Justice Projects across the country are bringing peace to the unlikeliest people Read More 05-14-2019
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Prison Policy Initiative Offers a Guide for Avoiding Unnecessary Jail Expansion
Series of questions point to best practices for each Read More 05-13-2019
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Wisconsin Culinary Academy Gives People in Jail Skills to Pursue Employment in the Culinary Field
Goal of program is for graduates of program to find jobs as line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen managers and chefs upon release Read More 05-13-2019
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Author Susan Burton and Formerly Incarcerated Women to Discuss the Over Incarceration of Women
May 14 event will also offer opportunity to support bill that ensures access to health care in jails and prisons in NY Read More 05-11-2019
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ICYMI: Brennan Center Report Finds 40% of U.S. Prison Population Are Locked Up for No Compelling Safety Reason
Releasing those who aren't a threat to the public could save $20 Billion annually Read More 05-07-2019
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Malcolm Young: There's Hope to End Mass Incarceration, But Not in the Numbers
With the continuing average decrease of -1.4% over the last three years, the prison population won't fall below one million until at least 2042 Read More 05-06-2019
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Is Dyslexia More Prevalent Among People in Prison?
First Step Act requires federal prisons to test for dyslexia but state prisons are not compelled to do so Read More 05-05-2019
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Cops Morphing Into Social Workers Is Not a Solution
Director of Policing Strategies for Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) asserts the police should never be the point of contact for people to get into services Read More 05-03-2019
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The Prison Industrial Complex: Mapping Private Sector Players
New report exposes corporations that profit from incarceration Read More 05-02-2019
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Rise in White Prisoners Doesn't Change Innate Racism of Prisons
Dan Berger asserts prisons just don't house victims of racism, but they also produce them Read More 04-30-2019
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People Released From Prison Are Ten Times More Likely to Become Homeless Than the General Population
In an effort to reduce recidivism, some states are creating novel ways to connect formerly incarcerated people to housing Read More 04-29-2019
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Indiana Seeks to Help Incarcerated Parents Keep Custody of Their Children
Termination of the parental rights of incarcerated parents is the family separation crisis that receives little attention Read More 04-26-2019
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Why Are People in California Jails Begging to Go to Prison?
The effort to downsize prisons by sending people to jails backfired, causing serious consequences Read More 04-25-2019
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Federal Judge Gives Final Order to Florida Department of Corrections to Provide Treatment to All Incarcerated People with Hepatitis C
FDC accused of having "a long and sordid history of failing to adequately manage HCV" Read More 04-24-2019
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Should 2,000 Leaked Photos Showing Cruelty in an Alabama Prison Be Published?
Controversy surrounds the people’s right to know what happens in prisons versus "privacy, and audience sensibilities" Read More 04-23-2019
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Criminal Justice Reform is No Longer Just for People on the Left
States with bi-partisan support for criminal punishment reform credited with "good governance" Read More 04-22-2019
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"Feeling Cute" Messages by Corrections Officers Spark Outrage
More firing of corrections officers expected after posts about harming people in prison go viral Read More 04-20-2019
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Passover in Prison
Celebrating Passover while incarcerated can bring a bit of light to a place steeped in despair Read More 04-18-2019
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Expert Report Urges Changes to Forensic Analysis in Courtrooms
American Statistical Association (ASA) Advisory Committee on Forensic Science calls on prosecutors and forensic experts to "rely more on hard data and statistics" Read More 04-17-2019
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Prison Policy Initiative Offers Legal Data Base for Incarcerated People
Database includes law firms and organizations that provide free legal assistance to incarcerated people on civil (non-criminal) matters Read More 04-16-2019
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The Push to Remove HIV Positive People from the Sex Offender Registry
The stigma associated with HIV can keep some people from revealing their status and land them behind bars Read More 04-15-2019
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Lane County, Oregon Federal Reentry Court Aims to Lower the Recidivism Rate of People Released from Federal Prison
Revocation rate for participants of Reentry Court is 26 percent less than other supervised release programs in Oregon Read More 04-13-2019
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Michigan Families of Incarcerated Loved Ones Fight Law That Restricts Visits
Study reveals people with consistent visits "were one-sixth as likely to be back in prison a year later" Read More 04-13-2019
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His parents Were Incarcerated When He Was a Baby, Now He is Hoping to Become San Francisco’s Next Distract Attorney
Chesa Boudin went to Yale, became a lawyer. and then a public defender, so his new ambition isn’t surprising Read More 04-10-2019
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How to Survive Solitary Confinement
Johnny Perez tells how to set one's mind free when you live in a 10 feet by 6 feet world Read More 04-09-2019
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Impact of Risk Assessment on Judges' Fairness in Sentencing Relatively Poor Defendants
Report found risk assessment information reduced the likelihood of incarceration for affluent defendants, but increased the likelihood of incarceration for poor defendants. Read More 04-08-2019
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Department of Justice Issues Scathing Report on Violence, Including Rape, in Alabama's Prisons for Men
Some prisons were operating at 182% of capacity and some had only 20% of staff positions filled, leading to "a high level of violence that is too common, cruel, of an unusual nature, and pervasive" Read More 04-07-2019
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When "Violent Offenders" Commit Nonviolent Crimes
Entering a building without consent and embezzlement are just a few of the crimes termed "violent" Read More 04-04-2019
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The Next Step: Ending Excessive Punishment for Violent Crimes
Report highlights 15 reforms in 19 states Read More 04-03-2019
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From a Cell to a College Basketball Court: How CT's T.R.U.E. Prison Program is Changing Lives
60 Minutes segment shows how German prison system influenced Connecticut to create a special unit for those 18-25 years old Read More 04-02-2019
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Promoting a New Direction for Youth Justice: Strategies to Fund a Community-Based Continuum of Care and Opportunity
Report identifies proven, promising, and innovative strategies for identifying funds Read More 04-01-2019
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Study Shows Even a Very Short Sentence Can Lead to Decrease in Voting
Millions of people are convicted of misdemeanor offenses which could lead to a significant drop in future voting Read More 03-31-2019
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The 1994 Crime Bill Continues to Undercut Justice Reform-Here's How to Stop It
Brief spotlights four problematic tough-on-crime policies that undermine criminal justice reform Read More 03-31-2019
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New Bill Would Keep Incarcerated Pregnant Women From Being Put in Medical Isolation
Pregnant women in Maryland prison now isolated and locked up nearly 24 hours a day Read More 03-27-2019
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18 Must-Read Reports From The Sentencing Project
Topics include on women and children, racial disparities, state reforms, decarceration strategies, federal reform, and more Read More 03-26-2019
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New Report, Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2019
Report contains the "big picture" view of confinement in the U.S. with 7 new infographics Read More 03-25-2019
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This Women's History Month, Let's Leave Girls’ Incarceration in the Past
Girls are overlooked in efforts to divert young people with low-level offenses Read More 03-24-2019
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Groundbreaking Empirical Study of Expungement
Expungement recipients "have extremely low subsequent crime rates" Read More 03-23-2019
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Formerly Incarcerated Person Cashing in on College Admissions Scandal
Who knows better how to navigate and survive prison than someone who has been there? Read More 03-23-2019
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Court Rules Against Alabama Warden Who Ordered Incarcerated Person to be Taken Off Life Support
Warden is not entitled to qualified immunity Read More 03-23-2019
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No New Youth Prisons: Strategies for Stopping Construction of New Youth Prisons
Tips on gathering your information, marshalling allies, and more, are found in new guide that other cities and states can use Read More 03-18-2019
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Collaborating for Successful Reentry: A Practical Guide to Support Justice-Involved Young People Returning to the Community
Needs of young people must not only be addressed, but also understood Read More 03-15-2019
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"Free" Prison Tablets Are Anything But For People Locked Up
DOC contracts with tablet providers found to put needs of incarcerated people last Read More 03-14-2019
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Funding Opportunity for Reducing Incarceration in Small Cities and Rural Areas
Funds can be used to sustain work, launch new initiatives, expand work, or foster partnerships Read More 03-13-2019
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Keeping Children Out of Florida's Adult Criminal Justice System Would Have Positive Economic Impact, Study Says
Returning young people to the juvenile justice system would save $3.6 million Read More 03-12-2019
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The Surprising Benefits of Serving People in Prison Better Food
A prison diet is typically filled with highly processed and high carb foods Read More 03-11-2019
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State Strategies to End Life Imprisonment, Expand the Vote, and Strengthen Reentry Policies
Spurred on by the passage of Florida's Amendment 4, six other states advance actions to restore voting rights Read More 03-07-2019
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What Happens When Incarcerated People are Treated As Victims?
Young adults in prison have experienced chronic trauma at triple the rate of young adults in the general population Read More 03-07-2019
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JP Morgan Chase & Company Pulling Out From Financing Private Prisons
Activists have confronted JP Morgan’s CEO about over financing private prisons Read More 03-06-2019
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50 State Incarceration Profiles
Prison Policy Initiative report of all of their recent reports about prison/jail growth, racial disparities, and more, re-organized by state Read More 03-05-2019
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Fix the Criminal Justice System to Open Up Our Economy
Tens of millions of Americans are excluded from the workforce due to felony and misdemeanor convictions Read More 03-04-2019
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The Effects of Holistic Defense on Criminal Justice Outcomes
Holistic reduces the likelihood of a custodial sentence by 16% and expected sentence length by 24% Read More 03-02-2019
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Return to Nowhere: The Revolving Door Between Incarceration and Homelessness
Formerly incarcerated individuals are nearly 10 times more likely to be homeless Read More 02-28-2019
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Critical Voices on Criminal Justice: Essays from Directly Affected Authors
Five formerly incarcerated people who made changes in criminal justice policy speak of their own experiences Read More 02-27-2019
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Mandatory Minimums, Crime, and Drug Abuse: Lessons Learned, Paths Ahead
A study of three states, New York, Michigan and Florida, illustrates the downside of mandatory minimum sentences Read More 02-26-2019
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Do Jails Kill People?
Former chief medical officer for New York City’s Correctional Health Service explains how "duel loyalty" can lead to the deaths of people in prison Read More 02-25-2019
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Where Have All the Black Men Gone?
Mass incarceration cited for gender imbalance in Black neighborhoods Read More 02-24-2019
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Imagine Pleading Guilty Because You Can't Afford to Call Your Lawyer
Intrastate calls from prison are not subject to price caps and some providers take advantage of that Read More 02-20-2019
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The Top 15 States That Spend More on Prisons Than Education
California tops the list spending $64,642 per person in prison and only $11,495 per student Read More 02-19-2019
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Second Chances: The Importance of Occupational Licensing Reform to Arkansas's Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives
Arkansas licensing reform expected to reduce recidivism by 17.5 percent in five years Read More 02-18-2019
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State of Phone Justice: Local jails, State Prisons and Private Phone Providers
Read how much people in your state are paying for a prison phone call today compared to 2008 Read More 02-15-2019
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Bruce Western Reports on The Challenge of Criminal Justice Reform
Western argues that mass incarceration is defined by three characteristics: racial inequality, poverty, and a high level of violence Read More 02-15-2019
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Crack Down on Smuggling is Causing Hardships on Families and People in Prison
Letters are the primary means of communication for 92 percent of people in prison in contact with their family Read More 02-15-2019
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Corizon, The Health Care Giant, Stumbles Again
This time, Corizon loses its contract with the Arizona Department of Corrections Read More 02-12-2019
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Finding Love While Serving a Life Sentence
A Valentine's Day story that proves that love can be found in the most unlikeliest of places Read More 02-11-2019
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How Does the History of Race in America Affect the Role of Prosecutors?
Goal of new paper is to uncover roots of racial inequality and guide prosecutors to transform disparities into positive change in policy and practice Read More 02-08-2019
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Want to Fight Against Hepatitis C? Start at the Prison Level
Hepatitis C affects 1 percent of the general population but 17 percent of incarcerated individuals Read More 02-08-2019
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New Best Reentry Practices Guide for Supporting Tribal Members with Records through Collaboration and Partnership
Root & Rebound and the Yurok Tribe create first of its kind best practices guide Read More 02-06-2019
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Federal Defenders of New York Files Lawsuit to Grant Attorney Visits to Those Incarcerated at MDC Brooklyn
During power outage people locked up at MDC Brooklyn were without heat, electricity, phone calls and visits from families and attorneys for a week Read More 02-05-2019
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Municipal Drug Strategy: Lessons in Taking Drug Policy Reform Local
Drug Policy Alliance report offers "a framework for implementing new coordinated policies rooted in harm reduction and human rights at the local level" Read More 02-04-2019
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New Report Reveals Every Three Seconds Someone in the U.S. is Arrested
Vera Institute of Justice provides a new interactive database tool that unlocks crucial police data Read More 02-01-2019
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Prison Consulting Firm Taken Down By Feds
Firm promised a sentence reduction of 18 months for those who hired them Read More 01-31-2019
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Florida Locales Vote to Stop Using Prison Labor—and Others May Follow
Gainesville mayor a"serts that terminating contracts that use "slave labor" is a "moral imperative” Read More 01-30-2019
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Judge Urges More Leeway to Provide Alternatives to Incarceration for Those Who Commit a Violent Crime
The term "violent crime" is very broad and does not always mean a violent crime was committed Read More 01-30-2019
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Meek Mill, Jay Z and Other Heavy Hitters Form Foundation to Reduce Re-Incarceration
Reform Alliance will focus on the 4.5 million people on probation or parole Read More 01-28-2019
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LGBTQ Youth Are At Greater Risk of Homelessness and Incarceration
LGBTQ youth compose 40% of the homeless youth population Read More 01-27-2019
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Report: The Wisconsin Community Corrections Story
People reincarcerated without a new offense in Wisconsin will spend an average of 1.5 years in prison, costing taxpayers $147.5 million Read More 01-26-2019
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Connecticut Drafting Legislation That Would Make It Easier for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals to Obtain Housing
30-Page offers focuses on solutions to end housing discrimination after release from prison Read More 01-24-2019
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Investing in Futures: Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Postsecondary Education in Prison
Greater access to postsecondary education in prison would result in a $45.3 million increase in combined earnings of formerly incarcerated workers one year after release Read More 01-22-2019
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Alabama Prison Homicide Rate 600 Times Higher Than National Average
Alabama's prison justice organizations and incarcerated individuals advocate for task force investigation into prison murders Read More 01-21-2019
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The Home Coming Project: Innovative Program Offers Housing to People Released from Prison
Homeowners and renters are matched with newly released individuals in a novel experiment with benefits for all Read More 01-20-2019
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Formerly Incarcerated Man Writes Poem about the First Few Minutes of Being Released
Poem focuses on the hope and the determination to never go back to prison that reintegrating individuals feel while walking out the gate Read More 01-18-2019
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New Report: Top Trends in State Criminal Justice Reform, 2018
Topics include sentencing, felony disenfranchisement, juvenile justice,
addressing racial disparity, and more Read More 01-16-2019
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Criminal Justice Solutions: Model State Legislation
Brennan Center for Justice report includes models and examples of legislation to help stem mass incarceration in America Read More 01-15-2019
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Intra-City Differences in Federal Sentencing Practices
Report finds in most cities the length of a defendant's sentence depends on which judge is assigned to the case Read More 01-14-2019
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Integrating the Social Safety Net Into America's Prisons
Author of article calls for federal law requiring prisons to assist the incarcerated in signing up for, or to automatically enrolling them in, social safety net programs Read More 01-11-2019
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ABA: Prisons Are Housing Mental Health Patients Who've Committed No Crime
Besides being a civil rights violation, housing mental health patients in prison who haven't committed a crime has been linked to additional mental health issues Read More 01-10-2019
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Reducing Recidivism and Increasing Opportunity: Benefits and Costs of the RecycleForce Enhanced Transitional Jobs Program
Despite Government's assessment, others found benefits to society outweighed program costs by about $2,200 per person Read More 01-09-2019
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Newspaper Article Stirs Controversy Over Pitting Guards Against People in Prison
Guards' misplaced anger over Trump's government shutdown causes bitterness over holiday meal for the incarcerated Read More 01-08-2019
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Government Shutdown Causes FBOP to Furlough Half of Its 36,000 Person Staff
Additionally, Prison guards are working without pay Read More 01-08-2019
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ICYMI: The Appeal's Top Stories of 2018
The Appeal staff picked top 12 stories on policing, prosecutors and incarceration Read More 01-06-2019
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Congressional Report Finds Senior BOP Officials Continually Covered Up or Ignored Misconduct
New congressional review provides "blistering" account of how wardens and senor officials operate outside of BOP’s rules Read More 01-04-2019
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Jewish Journal Asks: First Step or Last Step?
First Step's inclusion of assessment tools seen as problematic, especially for African-Americans Read More 01-03-2019
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Issues New Report on Juvenile Arrests
Juvenile arrest rates for violent crimes, such as robbery and aggravated assault, have declined in the last five years Read More 01-02-2019
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Has New Jersey's Elimination of Most Cash Bail Transformed the State into a "Model of Justice Reform for the Entire Nation"?
Since bail reform was implemented, violent crime dropped 30% and pretrial detention decreased 40% in the state Read More 01-01-2019
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Connecticut Wins National Recruiting Battle for New Corrections Commissioner
Governor-elect Ned Lamont chose former Utah DOC Commissioner Rollin Cook to carry on state’s nationally praised model prison reform Read More 12-31-2018
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When Incarcerated People Care for The Sick and Dying
At the California Medical Facility men doing time offer care and compassion to the sick in prison Read More 12-31-2018
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Ten Women Who Changed Criminal Justice in 2018
From ending solitary confinement, to challenging the unjust ways young people are treated in the juvenile justice system, these are some of the women who stood up against injustice Read More 12-28-2018
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Trends in Misdemeanor Arrests in New York, 1980 to 2017
New report focuses on the part of NYC's "peace dividend," that led to a 39.9 percent decrease in misdemeanor arrests, however, enforcement rates went up Read More 12-28-2018
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Mothers Are Incarcerated at Record Rates, Yet Prison Nursery Beds are Empty
Mothers who are allowed to keep their babies with them in prison, for a time, have a much lower recidivism rate Read More 12-28-2018
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Okay, The First Step Act Passed, But What Is the Next Step?
Will a change in conspiracy laws be next? Read More 12-24-2018
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The Economics of Bail and Pretrial Detention
New report finds pretrial detention costs $15 billion a year Read More 12-24-2018
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Youth Incarceration: We Must Think Outside the (Literal) Box
Juvenile Justice advocates call for community-based solutions rather than juvenile incarceration Read More 12-21-2018
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Think You Are Knowledgeable About Law and Justice This Past Year?
Take the Marshall Project Quiz and find out Read More 12-19-2018
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Will First Step Act Reach a Final Vote Today?
Bill called a "compromise of a comprise" but some conservatives still voice criticism Read More 12-18-2018
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21 Principles for the 21st Century Prosecutor
The principles include examples of innovative endeavors by prosecutors around the nation Read More 12-17-2018
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The Myth of the Electronic Monitor
Critics call electronic monitoring an alternative form of incarceration, not an alternative to incarceration Read More 12-16-2018
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The Criminal Justice Reform Bill You’ve Never Heard Of
Mitch McConnell's Senate has quietly passed juvenile justice legislation that would ban states from holding children in adult jails Read More 12-13-2018
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New Report Ranks States on "Correctional Control," Showing Huge State Disparities in Use of Probation
Adults under community supervision account for nearly twice the number of people who are incarcerated in jails and prisons combined Read More 12-12-2018
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Mississippi to Use $715,000 Grant for Reentry and Treatment Programs in Six Counties
Programs targeting people released from prison to rural counties that often lack reentry services Read More 12-11-2018
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Jerry Madden On The Texas Model of Prison, Probation and Parole
Texas has closed eight prisons and reduced parole revocations and overall arrests Read More 12-10-2018
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The Needs of Children Must Be Prioritized When Parents Are Arrested
Trauma starts with the arrest of a parent, especially in front of a child Read More 12-09-2018
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Minnesota Begins Training People in Prison to Become Solar Installers
Training will help people released from prison to find jobs in a rapidly growing field Read More 12-06-2018
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Delaware Governor Signs Executive Order to Improve Reentry Procedures, Reduce Recidivism
As part of the National Criminal Justice Reform Project, Delaware commission will implement reentry reform Read More 12-06-2018
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The Heartbreaking Law That Tears Children from Incarcerated Parents Forever
The Clintons helped pass the Adoption and Safe Families Act with devastating consequences Read More 12-04-2018
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Prison Policy Initiative's Top Reports of 2018
PPI's annual report covers topics from "Whole Pie" reports on women and youths to calculating the first national unemployment rate for formerly incarcerated people Read More 12-03-2018
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New Study: Elderly People in Prison Are a Low Risk for Recidivism
Justice Policy Institute survey found "no significant impact or negative impact on public safety" when elderly are released Read More 12-02-2018
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The Girlfriend Problem: How Mandatory Minimum Sentences Punish Women
Women in a relationship with a drug dealer are often hit with conspiracy charges even though they may have a nothing to do with dealing drugs Read More 11-23-2018
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Critics Call Electronic Monitoring of Young People Ineffective and Inhumane
Stigma, cost to families and doubt that EM is effective are just some of the concerns Read More 11-22-2018
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The Jerry Brown Way of Pardoning
Governor tries to "walk back" major mistakes from California’s tough-on-Crime era Read More 11-22-2018
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Infographic: Reducing Recidivism–States Deliver Results (2018)
Profiles of eleven states with "impressive declines" in recidivism rates Read More 11-20-2018
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The Sentencing Project’s 2018 Fall Newsletter Offers Numerous Reports and Articles That You Won't Want to Miss
Topics include decarceration, States' reform successes, women's issues, and Trump's attempt at criminal justice reform Read More 11-19-2018
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Eight Keys to Mercy: How to Shorten Excessive Prison Sentences
Clemency isn't the only way for governors and legislators to show mercy Read More 11-16-2018
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Neuroscientists Make a Case against Solitary Confinement
Prolonged social isolation can do severe, long-lasting damage to the brain Read More 11-15-2018
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Women's Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2018
Sixty percent of incarcerated women under local control have not been convicted of a crime Read More 11-14-2018
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Population 17,049: Welcome to America's Largest Jail
L.A. County Jail is also the largest mental health institution in America Read More 11-13-2018
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What Do Christians in America Really Think About Criminal Justice Reform?
Prison Fellowship's survey reveals practicing Christians are more concerned about the care and conditions of people in prison than the general public, but prefer stronger punishments Read More 11-12-2018
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The Good News Is the Number of People Violating Parole or Probation in Arkansas Dropped 41 Percent
The bad news is that the number of people in prison is expected to grow at rate of 0.9 percent annually over the next 10 years Read More 11-09-2018
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Restoring Hope, Creating Opportunity: A White Paper on the Need for Comprehensive Reentry Services and Progressive Justice Reform in Illinois
Safer Foundation concludes that if recidivism trends don't change over next 5 years, recidivism will cost Illinois taxpayers $13 billion Read More 11-08-2018
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Florida Voters Agree That Most People with a Felony Conviction Should Have Their Right to Vote Restored Automatically
Historic vote will affect approximately 1.4 million disenfranchised people in the state Read More 11-07-2018
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Safe Consumption Sites Not Jail
Former and current prosecutors advocate for SCS, also known as Safe Injection Sites, as a means to help reduce arrests and incarceration for people who use drugs Read More 11-06-2018
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One in 55 U.S. Adults Is on Probation or Parole
Better strategies can cut that rate while protecting public safety, decreasing drug misuse, and reducing incarceration Read More 11-05-2018
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The High Costs of Low Pay for Public Defenders
Along with Public Defenders, District Attorneys are leaving their jobs to search for ones with higher salaries Read More 11-04-2018
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Kentucky Governor Supports Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated People
Governor Bevin asserts work is the pathway to redemption Read More 11-01-2018
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Justice Department Announces $35 Million to Battle the Distribution of Methamphetamine and Another $35 Million to Assist Children Impacted by the Opioid Crisis
Opioid overdoses still on the rise Read More 10-31-2018
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Incarcerating Mothers Is a "Generational Curse"
The Oklahoma punishment system has the highest number of incarcerated women in the country -Still She Rises aims to end that Read More 10-30-2018
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Chicago's HOPE Diversion Court Shut Down After Several Attempts to Fix Problems Failed
Program did not reach population for which it was intended Read More 10-29-2018
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Kentucky Prison Reentry Program Has Correction Officers and Incarcerated People Switch Roles
Correction Officers learn how difficult life can be after release from prison Read More 10-27-2018
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How Jeff Sessions Is Undermining Trump's Prison Reform Agenda
Federal halfway house beds remain empty because the Justice Department has reduced the number of halfway house placements Read More 10-25-2018
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PA Prisons’ Unprecedented Security Crackdown: 5 Things You Need to Know
Lawyers claim the policies might be unconstitutional Read More 10-24-2018
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In Prison, Women Face the Harshest Discipline
Women discipline far more often than men Read More 10-23-2018
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New Report Finds Felony Disenfranchisement Reforms in 23 States Restored Voting Rights to 1.4 Million People
Six million Americans are still ineligible to vote due to a felony conviction Read More 10-22-2018
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3,000 People in Florida Prisons Evacuated During Hurricane Michael
Damage from hurricane caused four prisons to be evacuated Read More 10-16-2018
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California's Top Prison Psychiatrist Claims State Officials Are Providing Misleading Data to a Federal Court and Lawyers
Dr. Michael Goling’s report affects 30,000 people in prison who have a pending case involving medical and mental health care Read More 10-16-2018
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Colorado Attempting to Keep Connections Between Teens Who Are Incarcerated and Their Children
Seven-day visiting, parenting classes and a furlough to attend birth of a child are some of the policy changes at Colorado youth jail Read More 10-16-2018
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How Can We Reconcile Prison Abolition With #MeToo?
Advocates for transformative justice claim that gender-based violence can be addressed without police and prisons Read More 10-16-2018
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New Vera Institute of Justice Report: Reimagining Prison
Report reimagines the how, what, and why of incarceration Read More 10-15-2018
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New Report Finds a Large Number of Federally Funded Reentry Programs to be "Dissapointing"
Second Chance Act services had no significant effect on outcome of reincarceration Read More 10-13-2018
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The Novel Way Connecticut Is Hoping to Reduce the Recidivism Rate of Young Females
Women who are incarcerated helped design the WORTH program that includes mentoring, counseling and classes Read More 10-12-2018
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Formerly Incarcerated Person Takes on New Hampshire’s Pay-to-Stay (in Prison) Law
ACLU accuses New Hampshire of filing retaliatory lawsuit after formerly incarcerated man sued the state for medical negligence Read More 10-10-2018
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During National Mental Illness Awareness Week a Judge Writes on How the CJ System Responds to Those with a Mental Health Diagnosis
Alternatives to incarceration sought to break the system of incarcerating people with mental disorders Read More 10-09-2018
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Reclassified: State Drug Laws Reforms to Reduce Felony Convictions and Increase Second Chances
Five states that reclassified all drug possession from a felony to a misdemeanor saw both a drop in prison populations and millions of dollars saved Read More 10-08-2018
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Virginia Department of Corrections Headquarters Houses "Fresh Start" Bakery That Teaches Women in Prison Job Skills
At neighboring café and restaurant women taught skills from serving food to managing a restaurant Read More 10-07-2018
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Pew: Probation and Parole Systems Marked by High Stakes, Missed Opportunities
1 in 55 adults is under community supervision Read More 10-05-2018
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Let Down and Locked Up: Why Oklahoma's Female Incarceration Is So High
Critics claim a penchant for building prisons instead of investing in education and a warped idea of "proper womanhood" are just two reasons Oklahoma is the capital for female incarceration in the world Read More 10-04-2018
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No More Shackles: Why We Must End the Use of Electronic Monitors for People on Parole
Electronic monitoring has increased tremendously, as has technical violations that send people back to prison Read More 10-03-2018
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Courts Force States to Provide Costly Hepatitis C Treatment to People in Prison
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 3 people in U.S. jails and prisons has hepatitis C. Read More 10-02-2018
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For People Behind Bars, Reporting Sexual Assault Leads to More Punishment
People who report sexual assault in prison are often punished by being put in solitary confinement Read More 10-01-2018
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George Will: America Should Strike Down the Death Penalty
Will concludes capital punishment is expensive and does not demonstrate enhancement of public safety Read More 10-01-2018
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Virginia Suspends Ban on Tampon Use by Visitors to State Prisons
Ban was originally put in place over fears tampons could hide Contraband Read More 09-27-2018
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New Report: Reconciliation Between Police and Communities
Report offers four components for a foundation to build reconciliation Read More 09-26-2018
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New Phrase Guide to Reduce Stereotypes and Promote Respect and Equality
Language is very important when speaking to, or about, people involved in the punishment system Read More 09-25-2018
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The Movement to Abolish Death by Incarceration
Abolitionist Law Center report reveals Pennsylvania is the national and international leader in DBI sentencing, with Philadelphia being the DBI center of the world Read More 09-24-2018
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20 Organizations Planting the Seeds for Food Justice in Prisons
The World Health Organization claims nutritious food in prison can help with rehabilitation and resettlement Read More 09-21-2018
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New Brennan Center for Justice Report Predicts Crime and Murder Rates Will Decline in 2018
Findings put to rest the falsehood that America is seeing a spike in crime Read More 09-20-2018
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Chicago's Cook County Aimed to Be the Country’s Leader in Bail Reform--So What Happened?
New report asserts that Cook County judges continue to ignore Chief Judge's order to use money bonds only when necessary Read More 09-19-2018
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New OIG Report on Bureau of Prisons' Inadequate Addressing of Distinctive Needs of Females
Report finds BOP lacking in strategic management of females in its prison system Read More 09-19-2018
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Colorado DOC to Spend $41 Million to Treat People with Hepatitis C
Critics accused DOC of dragging its feet to treat people because of high cost of drugs that can wipe out hep C virus Read More 09-17-2018
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Female Legislators Introduce Bill to Ban Shackling of Pregnant Women in Federal Prisons
Bi-partisan bill would also prohibit pregnant women from being placed in solitary confinement Read More 09-14-2018
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Seven States Do Not Provide Victim Compensation to Those with a Criminal Conviction, or Their Families
Companion article tells how to investigate victim compensation information in every state Read More 09-13-2018
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Mandatory Evacuation As "Monster" Hurricane Approaches Doesn't Include People in Jails and Prisons
Corrections officers and people in prison seem to be expendable in parts of South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia Read More 09-12-2018
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Lawsuit Claims Man Held in Solitary Confinement for 12 Years Because He Cannot Speak or Read English
Corrections officials contest allegation but lawyers assert client is not able to complete "step-down" program to get out of solitary confinement Read More 09-11-2018
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Women's Experience Behind Bars: Incarcerated Women Face Unique Challenges
Half of incarcerated women in America are held in jails Read More 09-10-2018
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A Roadmap to Decarceration
Five states - Connecticut, Michigan, Mississippi, Rhode Island, South Carolina -reduced prison populations by 14-25% Read More 09-07-2018
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Four States Receive Funding from Koch Brothers for Criminal Justice Reform
Four million dollar Safe Streets and Second Chances (S3C) program includes people in prison and volunteers in Florida, Kentucky, Texas and Pennsylvania Read More 09-06-2018
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What It Is Like to Be a Trans Woman in a Male Prison: "Housed as Men, Assaulted as Women"
Trans women are incarcerated at higher number than the "general population" and face harsher consequences Read More 09-05-2018
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Public Comments on Sentencing Commission's Proposed Priorities for 2018-2019 Amendment Cycle
Coalition of civil rights, criminal justice reform, and human rights groups offer Sentencing Commission suggestions for improvement and fairness civil Read More 09-04-2018
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Vera Institute of Justice Expands Initiative to Increase Access to Public Housing for Formerly Incarcerated People
Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the initiative will implement reentry programs and improve admissions policies for people with conviction histories Read More 09-03-2018
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Acknowledging Incarcerated Workers As Labor Day Approaches
From fighting forest fires, to cleaning toilets, advocates for people in prison say they deserve fair wages Read More 08-31-2018
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Getting to Zero: Shocking New Report on Juveniles Housed in Adult Jails
Although the number of juveniles housed in adult jails has dropped in recent years tens of thousands young people enter adult jails annually Read More 08-30-2018
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California Governor Abolishes Money Bail System But Reform Advocates Are Not Pleased
Governor's bail reform lauded but judges given more power to hold individuals held in "preventative detention" Read More 08-29-2018
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Three weeks, 10 Dead Inside Two Mississippi Prisons (Update: Death toll rises to 15)
Deceased ranged in age from 24 to 75, with "natural causes" presumed to be the cause of death in most cases, according to spokesperson Read More 08-28-2018
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Breaking Open the "Black Box": How Risk Assessments Undermine Judges' Perceptions of Young People
Report states 60% of the risk score is attributable to age Read More 08-27-2018
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Parent-Child Visiting Practices in Prisons and Jails: A Synthesis of Research and Practice
Urban Institute report offers recommendations on parent-child visiting, including improving how visiting is implemented Read More 08-27-2018
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A "Radical Experiment" in a Connecticut Prison for Women May Be the Answer to Reducing Recidivism among Young Adults Nationwide
WORTH program focused on young women whose brains are still developing Read More 08-24-2018
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New York State Parole Board: Failures in Staffing and Performance
New report underscores the importance of the makeup of parole boards everywhere Read More 08-23-2018
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Determined to Hold a City Council Position in Texas, Lewis Conway Jr is Cleared to Do So Despite Felony Conviction
Vague law without a precedent once thwarted Conway from running for political office Read More 08-22-2018
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How Does Unaffordable Money Bail Affect Families?
Prison Policy Initiative reveals over half of people held in pre-trial detention are parents of minor children Read More 08-21-2018
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The Role of Outcome Monitoring in Evidence Based Policymaking
How states can use performance management systems to achieve results Read More 08-20-2018
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People in 17 Prisons Across the U.S. Set to Go on Strike Starting August 21
Organizers Issue 10 demands including improvements in prisons and policies Read More 08-19-2018
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Nowhere to Go: Homelessness among Formerly Incarcerated People
Formerly Incarcerated people are 10 times more likely to be homeless Read More 08-17-2018
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Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Electronic Monitoring Company of Extortion
Plaintiffs struggling to afford electronic monitoring claim if they miss a electronic monitoring fee of $25.50 per day they will be sent back to jail Read More 08-16-2018
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Neuroprediction: Should Brain a Scan Be Used to Predict the Risk of Committing Future Crimes?
Neuroscientists at the University of New Mexico believe brain imaging technology is an important risk assessment tool Read More 08-16-2018
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Fifty State Report on Public Safety
Report billed as "one comprehensive public safety roadmap" with 300 state-by-state data visualizations Read More 08-09-2018
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Raising a Baby in Prison
While studies show having a prison nursery is good for mom and baby, critics claim it is unconstitutional Read More 08-09-2018
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Lancaster County, PA Shows Others How to Say No to a For-Profit Prison Company
County leaders backed down against planned takeover by GEO of reentry program when constituents rose up en masse against it Read More 08-08-2018
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The Need for Support and Resources for LGBTQ Youth in Juvenile Facilities When They Reveal Their Sexual Identity
Directly impacted member of the LGBTQ community discusses his struggle with his sexual identity while in a juvenile facility that offered no support Read More 08-08-2018
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More Than a Jail: Immigrant Detention and the Smell of Money
Special Report: The Vera Institute examines the connection between the growing criminalization of immigration and rural jail expansion in the United States Read More 08-07-2018
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Concerns Rise As Reports of Sexual Abuse in Prison Increase, But Few Allegations Are Deemed Credible
Corrections officials investigating 61,316 allegations of sexual abuse decided only 8.5 percent were truthful Read More 08-06-2018
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The Changing State of Recidivism: Fewer People Going Back to Prison
Data show the number returning 3 years later is down by nearly a quarter Read More 08-03-2018
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The Last Mile Program Teaches Coding to People Who Are Incarcerated in Youth Facilities and Prisons
Program boasts a zero recidivism rate among it 393 graduates Read More 08-02-2018
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Prison Abolition Explained
The Nation offers insight to a not-so-new movement that believes incarceration does society more harm than good Read More 08-01-2018
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Ninety-Seven Percent of People in Prison with Hepatitis C Are Not Getting Treatment
Despite Court ruling that medical care is a constitutional right for people in prison, medical cure for Hep C is routinely denied Read More 07-31-2018
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Out of Prison and Out of Work: Unemployment Among Formerly Incarcerated People
New report reveals the first ever estimate of unemployment among formerly incarcerated people finds that over 27% are unemployed Read More 07-30-2018
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Directly Impacted Young Woman Tells "Why We Need to End Girls' Incarceration"
Status offenses are responsible for a disproportionate number of girls entering juvenile detention centers Read More 07-29-2018
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Toxic Prisons Are Poisoning Incarcerated People
Prisons and detention centers built on toxic land are blamed for countless illnesses, and deaths Read More 07-26-2018
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How to Spot the Hidden Costs in a "No-Cost" Tablet Contract
Tablet maker stands to make hefty profit off of phone calls, emails, music, and video games that must be paid for by incarcerated individuals given tablets Read More 07-25-2018
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Felony Disenfranchisement: A Primer
6.1 million Americans are prohibited from voting due to felony disenfranchisement Read More 07-24-2018
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Health Care Use and Health Behaviors among Young Adults with History a of Parental Incarceration
Study finds parental incarceration is associated with lower health care and problematic behaviors in early adulthood Read More 07-23-2018
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Slammed for New Policy Direction
Critic assail OJJDP for implying public safety will be threatened by reducing racial and ethnic disparities (RED) Read More 07-22-2018
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All Female Task Force Seeks to Reduce the Number of Females in Illinois Prisons by Half
Task force includes formerly incarcerated women Read More 07-20-2018
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Prisons Using Virtual Reality to Prepare People with Long Sentences about Living in the Community Again
Juveniles sentenced to life, but are now eligible for parole, learn to restart a brain dormant for decades Read More 07-18-2018
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Mass Incarceration: A Major Cause of Hunger
Report: U.S. poverty would have dropped by 20 percent between 1980 and 2004 if not for mass incarceration. Read More 07-17-2018
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Palm Beach County, Florida to Host Reentry Summit October 3-5
Event will convene experts for a national conversation on criminal justice reform Read More 07-16-2018
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'They're Not Monsters': The Roots of Young Girls' Violence
Trauma is a major cause of maladaptive behavior in young girls Read More 07-13-2018
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The Push to Remove Occupational License Restrictions That Deny Formerly Incarcerated People Jobs
Economy suffers as 2.85 million jobs are lost due to strict licensing laws Read More 07-12-2018
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When a Top Hard-Core Gang Prosecutor Fills Facebook with Racist and Sexist Posts
Some wonder if prosecutor can be fair and impartial after his xenophobic remarks Read More 07-11-2018
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The Impact of Early Representation: An Analysis of the San Francisco Public Defender's Pre-Trial Release Unit
San Francisco Public Defender's Office Pre-Trial Release Unit doubled likelihood of pre-arraignment release and cut pre-trial incarceration by 44% Read More 07-10-2018
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Do Jail Diversion Programs Really Work?
Most states have diversion programs but too often individuals can't afford fees associated with them, or are not told about them Read More 07-09-2018
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Churches Divest from Police to Protect People of Color
Churches train members and community groups on de-escalation tactics and self defense Read More 07-08-2018
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Guardian Investigation Finds Incarcerated Women are Groomed by Pimps and Forced into Sex Work Once Released
Corrupt bondsmen illegally pass on information about women arrested on prostitution charges to suspected traffickers Read More 07-06-2018
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Numerous Studies Show That People Released from Prison Would Fare Better Without Intense Supervision
Less intense supervision is cost-effective while still maintaining public safety Read More 07-05-2018
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Crime in 2017: Final Analysis
Report finds that, contrary to what some believe, the nation is not experiencing a crime wave Read More 07-04-2018
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Everywhere and Nowhere: Compassionate Release in the States
FAMM report found numerous barriers to compassionate release including "confusing rules,and unrealistic time frames" Read More 07-03-2018
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Connecticut NAACP and Yale Rule of Law Clinic Take State to Court Over Prison Gerrymandering
Plaintiffs claim lawsuit is the first statewide challenge on this issue in the U.S. Read More 07-02-2018
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Training the Brain to Stay out of Jail
Cognitive behavioral therapy program helps individuals with a pattern of repeat arrests to rethink criminal thoughts Read More 06-29-2018
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Outraged By Kids In Cages? Look At Our Entire Juvenile Justice System
Juveniles convicted of crimes in U.S. are also suffering under current juvenile justice system Read More 06-28-2018
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Oklahoma Corrections Director Offers Three Suggestions to Rid State of the Title "Number One in Incarceration"
Ironically one suggestion is building two new prisons Read More 06-27-2018
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Why Turning Homelessness into a Crime is Cruel and Costly
At any given time a half-million Americans are unhoused Read More 06-26-2018
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An Unjust Burden: The Disparate Treatment of Black Americans in the Criminal Justice System
Report asserts bias by decision makers throughout the justice process puts Black people at a serious disadvantage Read More 06-25-2018
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New Report: Implementing the Next Generation of Parole Supervision
Findings from the Changing Attitudes and Motivation in Parolees Pilot Study Read More 06-22-2018
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Music Recorded Inside (and Out) of Prison Helping to Push Conversations about Reform
"Die Jim Crow" EP puts stories of the struggles of incarceration and reintegration to music Read More 06-21-2018
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Why Are Innocent People In Prison?
In 2017 over half of wrongful convictions were due to prosecutorial misconduct Read More 06-20-2018
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Transforming Closed Youth Prisons
Urban Institute discloses how six closed youth prisons were successfully repurposed Read More 06-19-2018
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The New Dynamics of Mass Incarceration
State incarceration rates have fractured into four separate trends: decarceration, stagnation, jurisdictional shifts between prisons and jails, and continued growth Read More 06-18-2018
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A Conservative Republican Asks That We Remember Fathers in Prison
Supporting the First Step Act can lessen some of the collateral consequences faced by dads released from prison Read More 06-17-2018
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States of Women's Incarceration: The Global Context 2018
U.S has 4% of world’s female population but 30% of incarcerated women Read More 06-15-2018
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New Research Report Highlights Challenges in Reducing Mass Incarceration
Prisoners in 2016 and the Prospects for an End to Mass Incarceration reports 23 states have not been reducing prison populations at all Read More 06-14-2018
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States of Incarceration: The Global Context 2018
How does your state compare to whole countries when it comes to mass incarceration? Read More 06-14-2018
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You Get What You Measure: New Performance Indicators Needed to Gauge Progress of Criminal Justice Reform
Adam Gelb proposes two "new and nuanced" indicators to discern if objectives are met Read More 06-12-2018
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Drug Policy Alliance Fact Sheet: Women, Prison, and the Drug War
More women than men in both state and federal prisons have been convicted of a drug offense Read More 06-11-2018
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If Addiction Is a Disease, Why Is Relapsing a Crime?
People who use drug have an average of five to six relapses before finding long term sobriety Read More 06-08-2018
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Education Behind Bars: How Education is Failing Incarcerated Youth
Brown Political Review: Only 13 states provide the same educational services in juvenile detention centers as they do outside them Read More 06-07-2018
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A Shocking Account of Escapes, Beatings, Death and Rioting in a Private Prison
Rolling Stone chronicles Management and Training Corporation’s failure to keep Arizona’s Kingman Prison secure Read More 06-06-2018
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Workers with Criminal Records: A Survey by the Society for Human Resource Management and the Charles Koch Institute
Most managers, non- managers and HR professionals surveyed say they are open to hiring individuals with a criminal record Read More 06-05-2018
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Right on Crime Report on Addressing High Rates of Rural Incarceration
Report shows causes of increase in jail populations and offers solutions to slash those rates Read More 06-04-2018
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Incarceration Rate is Dropping, But Not in All States
Vera Institute reports that while the total prison population dipped below 1.5 million, 20 states saw an increase in the number of incarcerated people Read More 06-01-2018
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The $580 Prison Health Care Co-pay
When people in prison make pennies an hour a $5 co pay can eat up a month's salary Read More 06-01-2018
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The Company Store: A Deeper Look at Prison Commissaries
A new report claims prison reform advocates should be concerned commissary sales records Read More 05-30-2018
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Connecticut Prisons First in Country to House Trans People Appropriately
Trans people will be allowed to choose prison housing that match gender in which they identify Read More 05-29-2018
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Rethinking Restrictive Housing
Vera Institute of Justice report offers recommendations on how safe and effective alternatives to restrictive housing can be utilized Read More 05-28-2018
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Transforming Juvenile Justice Systems to Improve Public Safety and Youth Outcomes
Report provides "six innovative strategies that states and localities can follow to make sweeping changes to their juvenile justice systems" Read More 05-26-2018
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The "Forever Prisoner"
5,000 people convicted of sex crimes are held in a "post-prison purgatory" known as civil commitment Read More 05-25-2018
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2018 Update on Prisoner Recidivism: A 9-Year Follow-up Period (2005-2014)
BJS report assesses post-release offending patterns of formerly incarcerated people and their involvement in criminal activities Read More 05-25-2018
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Families Against Mandatory Minimums Breaks Down Why the First Step Act Matters
FAMM explains how the First Step Act is good for families, people in prison and public safety Read More 05-23-2018
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The High Cost of Low Risk: The Crisis of America's Aging Prison Population
By 2030, people over 50 will make up one-third of the US prison population Read More 05-21-2018
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Global Prison Trends 2018
Authors of report frame it as being a useful tool for policy makers and others seeking to create a fair and effective criminal justice system Read More 05-18-2018
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Judges Called 'Last Line of Defense' for Mentally Ill in Justice System
Forty percent of those with mental illness come in contact with criminal justice system, studies show Read More 05-17-2018
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LGBTQ Girls Are Fueling the School-to-Prison Pipeline
LGBTQ girls of color are particularly singled out for harsher punishment Read More 05-16-2018
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Connecticut Governor Signs Law That Provides Sweeping Changes to How Women in Prison are Treated
Previously, An Act Concerning the Fair Treatment of Incarcerated Persons was unanimously approved by both chambers of the CT General Assembly Read More 05-15-2018
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Transforming Juvenile Probation: A Vision for Getting It Right
Report calls for a dramatic cut in probation population and transforming probation for those remaining on caseloads Read More 05-14-2018
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Advocates Want You To Remember Moms In Prison On Mother's Day
Mother's day in prison is one of the saddest days for both moms and their children Read More 05-13-2018
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How Walmart is Helping Prosecutors Pursue 10-Year Sentences for Shoplifting
Prosecutors are upgrading shoplifting charges to burglary for those issued a "Notification of Restriction from Property" by Walmart Read More 05-13-2018
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New Report Examines Trends in Female Incarceration
The number of women in prison is nearly eight times higher than in 1980 Read More 05-11-2018
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FOSTA-SESTA Force Sex Workers into the Dangerous Streets and into the Arms of Abusive Pimps
Sex workers claim the laws do more harm than good Read More 05-10-2018
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My Education, My Freedom
Toolkit provides currently and formerly incarcerated people a roadmap to pursue educational goals Read More 05-08-2018
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A Jailbreak of the Imagination: Seeing Prisons for What They Are and Demanding Transformation
Authors of article posit “awareness of the humanity of prisoners is a crucial step toward undoing the harms of mass incarceration” Read More 05-05-2018
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Cruel and Usual: A National Prisoner Survey of Prison Food and Health Care Quality
Survey of people incarcerated in 83 prisons reveals complaints of inadequate food, health care, and of disrespect from staff members Read More 05-04-2018
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Federal Prisons Reverse Policy That Made Buying Books Difficult and Expensive
Limited selection and 30 percent markup was met with resistance from families, advocates, people in prison, and educators Read More 05-04-2018
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Criminal Justice Involvement of Families in Child Welfare: 24 Reports
Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare examines the negative impact of parental incarceration and offers ways to support children of justice involved families Read More 05-02-2018
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A Question of Compassion: Medical Parole in New York State
Vera Institute report offers recommendations that NY, and other states, can implement to make full use of their compassionate release laws Read More 05-01-2018
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New Release: Correctional Populations in the U.S. 2016
Bureau of Justice Statistics report shows almost one in 38 were under some form of correctional supervision at year-end 2016 Read More 04-30-2018
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Seattle Asks Court to Dismiss Marijuana Convictions Before It Was Legalized
Now that marijuana is legal in Seattle. Mayor wants to wipe out collateral consequences of marijuana convictions before law took place Read More 04-29-2018
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An Unsupported Population: The Treatment of Women in Texas' Criminal Justice System
Second report from the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition suggests women in prison should be treated with dignity as a way to reduce recidivism Read More 04-29-2018
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Marc Levin: Rural Counties Need to Get on Justice-Reform Train
The population of people awaiting trial in rural jails is rapidly expanding Read More 04-25-2018
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The Prison Industrial Complex: Mapping Private Sector Players
Over 3,100 corporations make money off of mass incarceration Read More 04-24-2018
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States Are Compelling Prosecutors to Turn Over Evidence, Even When They Balk at Doing So
Prosecutors don't like to lose, and they can win by purposely withholding evidence Read More 04-23-2018
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Report to the United Nations on Racial Disparities in the U.S. Criminal Justice System
Some recommendations to the UN Special Rapporteur include ending the war on drugs, eliminating mandatory minimum sentences, reducing cash bail and fully funding indigent defense agencies Read More 04-20-2018
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New York Governor to Restore Voting Rights to People on Parole
Gov. Andrew Cuomo would consider pardons for 35,000 people on parole, and also for people with a new felony conviction on a monthly basis Read More 04-19-2018
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U.S. Sentencing Commission Releases 2017 Federal Sentencing Statistics
Tables for each judicial district include crimes in each primary offense category, guilty pleas and trials, and incarceration rate of defendants eligible for non-prison sentences Read More 04-19-2018
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Traumatic Brain Injury, Prison, and Reentry
Screening for TBI can lead to treatment instead of prison and recidivism Read More 04-17-2018
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Too Much License? A Closer Look at Occupational Liscencing and Economic Mobility
People with a criminal record are often barred from obtaining an occupational license which would provide gainful employment Read More 04-16-2018
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Law Enforcement in Several States Call for Alternatives to Arrest and Prosecution For People With an Addiction
Arresting people will not stop the opioid crisis Read More 04-13-2018
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Jobs Are the Ultimate Criminal Justice Reform
Allowing people with a criminal history to obtain occupational licenses is one of three policy changes suggested Read More 04-12-2018
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The Prosecutor's Role in Officer Involved Shootings
Prosecutors, directly impacted individuals, police and activists held a meeting at the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution to address accountability Read More 04-11-2018
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Florida Federal Prison Bans Families from Sending Books, Greeting Cards and Children's Drawings to Incarcerated Loved Ones
Profiteering suspected as motive for ban Read More 04-10-2018
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Second Chance Month: An Opportunity to Call for Adequate Funding
Focus has been on "Reentry Task Forces" and Commissions, but little attention has been given to building reentry into the justice infrastructure Read More 04-09-2018
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Imprisoned for Offering Oral Sex: Ill-Founded Laws Criminalize People With HIV
In 33 states the possible transmission of HIV is a criminal act Read More 04-06-2018
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The Myth of the Criminal Immigrant
Research shows that an increased immigrant population hasn't shown an increase in crime Read More 04-05-2018
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The Uncertain Fate of College in Prison
What will happen when the 2017-2018 Pell Grant funding for incarcerated people ends? Read More 04-04-2018
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President Trump Declares April Second Chance Month
Second Chance Month replaces National Reentry Week Read More 04-03-2018
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I Am Buried Alive in a Michigan Prison
A look at solitary confinement through the eyes of someone experiencing its hell Read More 04-03-2018
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More Evidence Shows Early Release after Drug Convictions Has No Impact on Recidivism
U.S. Sentencing Commission report found no difference in the recidivism rates for drug dealers released early and those who had served their full sentences Read More 04-02-2018
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The Sentencing Project's 2017 Annual Report Contains Links to a Year's Worth of Other Reports
Reports within the annual report includes a wide range of criminal justice topics Read More 03-30-2018
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Criminal Justice: An Election Agenda for Candidates, Activists, and Legislators
Report offers "bold" policy proposals for 2018 candidates to take on to help end mass incarceration Read More 03-29-2018
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Trump's Comments About His "Good Genes" Make His Death Penalty for Drug Dealers Proposal Even More Horrifying
Previous comments made by Trump point to him wrongly believing that Blacks and immigrants are responsible for the opioid crisis Read More 03-28-2018
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Congress Approves FY18 Funding Levels for Criminal Justice Programs
Funding bill provides greater investment in reentry and mental health treatment programs that increase public safety Read More 03-27-2018
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New Research Ends the "Is it Race or Class?" Debate About Mass Incarceration
Black men of every economic level have higher incarceration rate than white people Read More 03-26-2018
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Now You Can Visualize What 10.6 Million Jail Admissions a Year Looks Like
Data journalist and illustrator Mona Chalabi created a visualization that helps you grasp the sobering number of people in U.S. jails Read More 03-24-2018
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The Detention and Forced Medical Treatment of Pregnant Women: A Human Rights Perspective
Report finds civil commitment laws that detain pregnant women restrict a woman's right to liberty, privacy, personal autonomy, and non-discrimination Read More 03-23-2018
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The Call to Focus on Desistance Instead of Recidivism in Measuring Success
Justice system is asked to "support the process of success instead of tracking single instances of failure" Read More 03-21-2018
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Should We Be Leery of Big Philanthropy's Keen Interest in Criminal Justice Reform?
Critics fear tycoons are looking to create a "privatized carceral prison industry" Read More 03-20-2018
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Work and Opportunity Before and After Incarceration
In the first year after their release, only 55 percent of formerly incarcerated people have any reported earnings, and those earnings are meager Read More 03-19-2018
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Why Do So Many Children Living in Certain Zip Codes End Up in Prison?
Chart shows zip codes with the highest rates of incarceration Read More 03-18-2018
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Law Suits Mount after Several Suicides of People Confined to Bristol County, Massachusetts Jail
New England Center for Investigative Reporting raises concern of the treatment and care of those incarcerated at the Bristol County House of Correction Read More 03-16-2018
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Plea Bargaining: From Patent Unfairness to Transparent Justice
Suggested reform measure seeks to reshape plea negotiations by offering a sentence discount to those who plead guilty Read More 03-15-2018
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Convicted of a Drug Crime, Registered with Sex Offenders
Placement on a sex offender registry comes with collateral consequences, especially if you weren't convicted of a sex offense Read More 03-14-2018
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Felony Convictions: "We're Sorry, But Your Response to One of the Questions Indicates That You are Not Qualified for This Job"
Teresa Hodge recalls trying to find a job before founding Mission: Launch, Inc. Read More 03-13-2018
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Brief: Can We Wait 75 Years to Cut the Prison Population in Half?
With 1.5 million people in prison in 2016, the prison population remains larger than the total population of 11 states Read More 03-12-2018
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Trump Suggests People Who Sell Drugs Should Be Put To Death
The president has expressed interest in Singapore's policy about executing people who sell drugs Read More 03-12-2018
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Old, Sick and Dying in Shackles
During a period of four years, the federal BOP received 5, 400 applications for compassionate release, but only granted 312 of them Read More 03-08-2018
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How One Police Force Uses iPads to Provide Better Outcomes for People They Encounter with Mental Illness
Texas sheriffs, and participants, are encouraged by pilot program’s success Read More 03-07-2018
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Hope House Neighbors' NIMBY Mentality is Preventing Returning Women from Living in a Safe, Comfortable and Loving Environment
Founders of Hope House continue to educate neighbors about how safe, secure housing reduces recidivism Read More 03-06-2018
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The Everyday Chaos of Incarceration
A person who is incarcerated explains why "Nothing about life inside prison is normal" Read More 03-05-2018
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New Report, Youth Confinement: The Whole Pie, Breaks Down Where Youth are Locked Up and Why
The U.S. locks up 8,500 youths every day for technical probation violations Read More 03-02-2018
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Divided Justice: Trends in Black and White Jail Incarceration, 1990-2013
Report examines why race matters in incarceration in America Read More 03-01-2018
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The American Immigration Detention Machine
"So What? Maybe It Is a Concentration Camp" Read More 02-28-2018
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How Bad is Prison Health Care? Depends on Who's Watching
A federal judge considers $1 million in fines for one state’s "pervasive and intractable failures" Read More 02-27-2018
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Ready to Launch: A Campaign Starter Toolkit to Close Youth Prisons
Guide includes what you need to know before you get started, how to launch your campaign and examples and resources for strategies, activities, and tactics Read More 02-26-2018
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Report: New York Community Mentoring Program Reduced Recidivism by 69 Percent
Arches Transformative Mentoring Program was founded in 2012 as part of Bloomberg's New York City Young Men's Initiative Read More 02-23-2018
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"Tough on Crime" Policies Failed in the Past, So Why Are They Being Brought Back Now?
During 200-2015 tough on crime policies had little effect on reducing crime Read More 02-22-2018
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Why Police Backing Is Key to Needle Exchanges
Law enforcement is starting to recognize the importance of syringe exchanges in improving public health Read More 02-21-2018
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One of 10 Adults in Mississippi Can’t Vote Due to Felony Disenfranchisement
Across America 6.1 million can’t vote for the same reason Read More 02-20-2018
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Nearly a Quarter of Confined Juveniles Nationwide Held for Noncriminal Infractions
Percentage of youth in residential facilities for truancy, running away, or supervision violations increases Read More 02-19-2018
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How a Police Chief, a Governor and a Sociologist Would Spend $100 Billion to Solve the Opioid Crisis
Treatment, reducing demand, and harm reduction discussed Read More 02-16-2018
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New Report, Too Big to Succeed: The Impact of the Growth of Community Corrections and What Should Be Done About It
Five million people are under community corrections supervision in America Read More 02-15-2018
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Criminalizing the Homeless in Los Angeles
Los Angeles saw a 31 percent increase in homeless arrests since 2011 Read More 02-14-2018
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False Equivalence: Local, State, and Federal Detainees
Seventy-three percent of people facing criminal charges in federal district courts are detained and never released during the pretrial period Read More 02-13-2018
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Brennan Center for Justice: Criminal Justice One Year Into the Trump Administration
New report addresses key shifts in federal policy Read More 02-12-2018
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Canada's Landmark Ruling against Solitary Confinement
Ruling called "stunning, decisive and far reaching" Read More 02-11-2018
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Efforts to Decrease Prison Populations Are Leaving Women Behind
Fewer diversion programs and longer sentences are just two of the issues women must contend with Read More 02-08-2018
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Maryland Supreme Court May Challenge the State's Parole System
Those under 18-years old who were sentenced to life seldom get parole Read More 02-07-2018
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Five Charts Show Why Mass Incarceration Harms Everyone's Health
Mass incarceration has far reaching consequences Read More 02-06-2018
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Top Trends in State Criminal Justice Reform, 2017
Briefing paper includes trends regarding sentencing, racial disparity, juvenile justice, and collateral consequences Read More 02-05-2018
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The Day ICE Knocked on My Door
Well-known criminal justice policy maker and leading advocate to end mass incarceration tells the frightening story of being swept up in ICE's net Read More 02-04-2018
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San Francisco to Expunge or Reduce Thousands of Marijuana Convictions
Prosecutors will dismiss 3,000 misdemeanor marijuana convictions and, review and if necessary, resentence almost 5,000 more felony marijuana cases Read More 02-02-2018
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For Some with a Felony Conviction, Voting Rights Might Be Coming Soon
While some states are restoring voting rights, a formerly incarcerated person is taking on felony disenfranchisement in Florida Read More 02-01-2018
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The Role of Jails in Combating the Opioid Crisis
Sixty-three percent of people in jail meet the criteria for drug dependence or use Read More 01-30-2018
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Where Does Your State Rank on the List of Incarceration Rates?
While America still has the highest incarceration rate in the world, some states are cutting their numbers of incarcerated people Read More 01-29-2018
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New Poll Shows Mass Incarceration Is a Latinx Issue
The majority of Latinxs people favor rehabilitation over more punitive responses to crime Read More 01-26-2018
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Florida Sees Spike in Deaths of Incarcerated People
Deaths of those in Florida’s prisons in 2017 show a 20 percent increase over previous years Read More 01-25-2018
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Beyond Diversion: Philadelphia Program Diverts Young Adults Away from Felony Convictions and into Job Training and Education
The Choice is Yours program uses mentoring instead of punishment to achieve optimal outcomes Read More 01-24-2018
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Doing 'Hard Time' in the Nation's Jails
Eight points of comparison to a Kansas prison and a jail reveal stark differences Read More 01-23-2018
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Have You Ever Wondered Why a People Plead Guilty to a Crime They Didn't Commit?
A defense attorney explains the “plea bargain trap" Read More 01-22-2018
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Federal Defenders Claim U.S. Sentencing Commission Report on Racial Disparity Is "Flawed and Misused"
Fears abound that misuse of the report will increase racial disparity Read More 01-21-2018
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Facebook for the Prosecution
How social media companies take sides in criminal cases Read More 01-19-2018
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How Gang Policing Is Criminalizing Whole Communities
While the “Ceasefire” model of policing looks progressive, its reliance on gang indictments is anything but Read More 01-18-2018
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Finding a Home When Released from Prison Shouldn't Be Contingent Upon Providing Sexual Favors
prey upon women (and men) desperate for a place to live Read More 01-17-2018
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The Case for Not Having Young Sex Offenders on a Registry
Being on a sex offender registry doesn't increase public safety Read More 01-16-2018
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Black Robes, White Justice: How Prison Traumatic Stress Disorder Almost Made Me Commit Suicide
Louis L. Reed's battle with society’s perpetual punishing label of "ex-convict" Read More 01-15-2018
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People in Eight Florida Prisons Plan to Go on Strike on Martin Luther King Day
Payment for labor is one of three changes strikers are pushing for Read More 01-14-2018
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California Examines High Rate of Suicides among Corrections Officers
Read More 01-13-2018
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Report: The Gender Divide: Tracking Women's State Prison Growth
The report includes more than 100 state-specific graphs tracking 40 years of women's prison growth Read More 01-11-2018
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Newly Elected Philadelphia DA Ousts 31 from His Office
Larry Kasner's "broad reorganization" of his office seen as the beginning of the cultural change he promised during campaign Read More 01-10-2018
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A "Crazy-Quilt of Disqualifications and Restoration Procedures" Isn't Stopping Lewis Conway, Jr. from Pursuing a Chance to Run For City Council
Vague Texas statute puts legality of Conway's running for office in limbo for now Read More 01-09-2018
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What to Know About the Death Penalty in 2018
Four important places will have an impact on the death penalty Read More 01-08-2018
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ICYMI: A Matter of Time: The Causes and Consequences of Rising Time Served in America's Prisons
Incarceration in America has quadrupled since the 1970s Read More 01-06-2018
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Florida's Felony Disenfranchisement: "A Destructive, Pointless Policy"
Rooted in Racism
1.5 million Florida Citizens are not allowed to vote Read More 01-05-2018
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New Jersey Passes Laws to Help Remove Obstacles from the Path of Justice-Involved Individuals
New laws make it easier to find employment and to expunge records Read More 01-04-2018
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How One Mississippi Teen Spent 1,266 Days Behind Bars Before Receiving a Mental Evaluation
Mississippi cited as having the worst record for keeping people in jail for long periods while awaiting psychiatric evaluations Read More 01-04-2018
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Report: Jobs for All
Ten priority actions to advance equal opportunities for people with past convictions Read More 01-02-2018
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A Mass Incarceration Mystery: Why Are Black Imprisonment Rates Going Down?
Four theories that might surprise you are provided Read More 12-31-2017
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Returning Women Barred from Living at Hope House, a Stable, Transitional Home
NIMBY mentality and DOC technicalities send reintegrating women to homeless shelters Read More 12-31-2017
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People in Prison 6.4 Times More Likely to Suffer Food-Related Illnesses Than General Population
Critics claim the meals served in prison are cause for a public-health crisis Read More 12-31-2017
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Brennan Center Updated Analysis on Crime in 2017
Report gives lie to claim there is a nationwide increase in crime Read More 12-31-2017
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Some of the Top National Criminal Justice Stories of 2017
Although there have been some setbacks on a federal level, several states have implemented meaningful reform Read More 12-31-2017
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John Legend Talks to, and about, Children of Incarcerated Parents
2.7 million children in America have a parent who is incarcerated Read More 12-25-2017
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How Private Corporations Capitalize on Holiday Treats for People in Prison
Sending a corrections-approved package to a loved one can be costly and unhealthy Read More 12-22-2017
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Opioids: Treating an Illness, Ending a War
Fewer than 1 in 5 incarcerated people with drug use disorder receive professional drug treatment behind bars Read More 12-21-2017
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State Governors Grant Over 500 Pardons, Commutations
Governors of California, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Arkansas and Vermont exceed President’s one pardon for disgraced sheriff Read More 12-20-2017
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For Some, Getting Out of Prison Is More Terrifying Than Going In
The Doe Foundation helps individuals navigate the frightening world of reentry Read More 12-19-2017
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The Other Death Sentence
More than 100,000 Americans are destined to spend their final years in prison. Can we afford it? Read More 12-18-2017
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Report: Private Prisons Are Skimming the "Best" of Incarcerated People with Lowest Needs to Keep Costs Down
Oregon study also found that private prison staff are mostly women of color who earn less money than female staff in state and federal prisons Read More 12-15-2017
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Who Pays for Judicial Races? The Politics of Judicial Elections 2015-16
Does your state have a million dollar court? Read More 12-15-2017
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Growing Up and Growing Old in Prison
The media is focused on Cyntoia Brown but there are thousands of individuals sentenced to decades in prison for a crime they committed when they were under the age of 18 Read More 12-13-2017
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No Longer Home for the Holidays: Trump’s Budget Cuts Keep Mothers Behind Bars Past Release Dates
The collateral consequences of the budget cuts are the children of an incarcerated parent Read More 12-09-2017
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A Dubious Arrest, a Compromised Prosecutor, a Tainted Plea: How One Murder Case Exposes the System
Witnesses were found to be lying yet the prosecutor in Demetruius Smith refuses to free him Read More 12-09-2017
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Inside a Judge’s Rehab: Unpaid Work at a Local Coca-Cola Plant
Participants in rehab program forced to fraudulently say they weren’t working and apply for food stamps Read More 12-08-2017
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Bail Bond Industry in Utah Tries to Sway Legislators against Pretrial Assessments
"Well funded" pushback on pretrial assessment has judges worried that their ability to make informed decisions will be reduced Read More 12-07-2017
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Connecticut Bail Fund Aims to Bring People Home for the Holidays
Charitable organization believes people should not be held in jail simply because they can't afford bail Read More 12-07-2017
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After Deadly Vice Sting, Advocates Say End to Prostitution Arrests Is Long Overdue
Urban Institute survey found diversion programs fail to provide participants with what they really need Read More 12-06-2017
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Does Our Belief in Women’s Stories of Sexual Violence Extend to Women Behind Bars?
Media focus on white women who experienced sexual abuse ignores women of color who are behind bars for protecting themselves Read More 12-06-2017
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A Conservative's View of What Is Wrong with the Criminal Justice System Today
Republican Senator Mike Lee pushes to reform "out of date, counterproductive and unfair" system Read More 12-04-2017
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Vera Institute of Justice Receives $4 Million from Google to Help Launch In Our Backyards
Vera seeks to uncover the driving forces behind the rapid growth of incarceration in small cities and rural areas Read More 12-01-2017
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Incarcerated Women Are Nine Times More Likely to Be HIV-Positive
"Systematic inequities" lead to incarceration and HIV for women Read More 11-30-2017
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Syrita Steib-Martin: From Prison to Creating Policies That Make It Easier For Formerly Incarcerated Individuals To Obtain Higher Education
Steib-Martin was instrumental in helping Louisiana to become the first state to "ban the box" on college applications Read More 11-30-2017
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New Report: Estimating the Prevalence of Wrongful Convictions
Report claims in Virginia wrongful conviction rate could be as high as 11.6 percent Read More 11-29-2017
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The Dismal State of Transgender Incarceration Policies
Review finds most states' policies are sparse, and convey a clear discomfort with and ignorance about the transgender community Read More 11-28-2017
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New Report: Black Males Sentences 20 Percent Longer Than Similarly Situated White Males
U.S. Sentencing Commission provides update to 2012 Booker report Read More 11-27-2017
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Public Defenders Fight Back Against Budget Cuts, Growing Caseloads
Public defenders resorting to crowdfunding to raise money Read More 11-24-2017
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A Thanksgiving Message from Glenn E. Martin
Founder and President of JustLeadershipUSA explains why Thanksgiving in prison really matters Read More 11-23-2017
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Those in Prison Hope the President Will Pardon Them, Along With Turkeys
For people in prison, the tradition of pardoning turkeys for Thanksgiving is difficult to watch Read More 11-22-2017
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CSG Justice Center Launches Clean Slate Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse will help millions of adults and a million youths clear their criminal records Read More 11-21-2017
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Prison Policy Initiative 2016-2017 Annual Report Chock Full of Information
Links to several PPI reports on a wealth of criminal justice subjects included Read More 11-20-2017
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Teams from All 50 States Examine Local Criminal Justice Trends at "Unprecedented Gathering"
Each state team included the state's corrections administrator, a key state legislator, a law enforcement official and a local behavioral health professional Read More 11-17-2017
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When A Small Town's Private Prison Goes Bust
Towns desperate for jobs learn the hard way that building a prison isn't the right answer Read More 11-16-2017
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Large Cities Drive Nationwide Jail Population Decline; Jails in Most Rural Counties Still Growing
Local jails admit 20 times more people than prisons annually Read More 11-15-2017
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Global Statement Calls for International Action on Philippine Drug War Killings
Concern growing in Asia, US, and World over Philippines extrajudicial drug war killings Read More 11-14-2017
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How Neuroscience Can Improve the Current Criminal Justice Landscape
Article provides evidence-based practices guided by neuroscience that prison systems could adopt for a better outcome Read More 11-13-2017
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Federal Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Narcotics, and Sexual Abuse Charges
Defendant Received Thousands of Dollars in Bribes to Smuggle Drugs into a Federal Prison in Brooklyn and Sexually Abused Three Female Inmates Read More 11-12-2017
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An Overdose Death Is Not Murder: Why Drug-Induced Homicide Laws Are Counterproductive and Inhumane
Report picks apart prosecutors' notions that punitive drug-induced homicide enforcement will suppress drug overdose deaths Read More 11-10-2017
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A Third of States are Failing on Pretrial Justice, says New Report
While nation gets a "D" on pretrial justice, several states show promise of reform Read More 11-09-2017
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How the Grinch is Stealing Holidays From Individuals Eligible to Be Released From Prison
Clemency organization president writes of the heartbreak of a loved one being kept in prison after his or her release date Read More 11-08-2017
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Restorative Justice or Extortion?
California judge bars "offender-funded" diversion program used by Walmart and other retailers from operating in the state Read More 11-07-2017
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American Corrections Officials Are Visiting European Prison to Bring Home Innovative Ideas to Reduce Recidivism
The model of rehabilitation instead of punishment, along with counseling and education, has been proven successful in several European countries Read More 11-05-2017
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Social Impact Bonds Help Keep People off the Streets and Out of Jail
Denver pays private investors $188,000 for successfully finding chronically homeless people a place to live Read More 11-02-2017
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Second Chances: The Funders Bringing College into Prisons
Well-known foundations contribute to John Jay College of Criminal Justice Prison to College Pipeline Program Read More 11-01-2017
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Using Diversion to Leverage Justice System Reform
Ending felony prostitution filings in New Orleans Read More 10-31-2017
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They Call It the Best Little Reentry Program in America
In ten years the Georgetown County, S.C. Sheriff's Reentry Services has had a zero percent recidivism rate for those completing the program Read More 10-30-2017
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Bond Court Reforms May Lead to More Punitive Pretrial Conditions: Report
Bail amounts may be lower but pretrial restrictions are a hardship for people who are legally innocent Read More 10-29-2017
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For Some Youths, "Minor Offenses" Lead to Major Sentences in Adult Prison
Cases threaten to undermine Illinois' efforts at juvenile justice reform Read More 10-27-2017
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Ted Gest: In Feds' Juvenile Justice Agency, "Reform" is a Four-Letter Word
"Language guidance" is issued to Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention employees and even some grantees Read More 10-26-2017
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New Report: Prison Health Care Costs and Quality
How and why states strive for high-performing systems Read More 10-26-2017
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Former New York City Commissioner of Probation Reveals Why Community Corrections Fails
Over-zealous corrections officers and bureaucratic red tape are drivers of over-incarceration Read More 10-23-2017
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60 Minutes Segment on Shon Hopwood, "Arguably the Most Successful Jailhouse Lawyer Ever"
Hopwood went from bank robber to professor at Georgetown Law School Read More 10-22-2017
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New Report on Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2017
Report answers who is locked up, why, where, and how policies must be changed Read More 10-20-2017
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60 Minutes Segment on Shon Hopwood, "Arguably the Most Successful Jailhouse Lawyer Ever"
Hopwood went from bank robber to professor at Georgetown Law School Read More 10-19-2017
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Females in Federal Prison are Still Being Charged for Having Their Periods
Despite a directive from the Federal Bureau of prisons to provide free tampons, sanitary pads and panty liners, 11 prisons are not compliant Read More 10-18-2017
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Native Youth are 300 Percent More Likely Than White Youth to Be Detained or Committed to Youth Facilities
New reports show the incarceration disparities of Native and Latino Youth compared white youth Read More 10-17-2017
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Prosecutors and Bail: Using Discretion to Build an Equitable and Effective System
443,000 of the 630,000 people in U.S. Jails are awaiting trial Read More 10-16-2017
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Hello, My Name Is Felon: Why Language Can Impede Successful Reintegration
Using terms like felon, convict, addict and inmate keep people from reclaiming their true identities Read More 10-13-2017
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Two North Carolina Prison Employees Killed in Escape Attempt
Three prison employees hospitalized in critical condition; seven prison employees and four people who are incarcerated also injured Read More 10-13-2017
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"Cooking Them to Death": The Lethal Toll of Hot Prisons
Dying from soaring temperatures in cells without air conditioning is an unintended and unacceptable death sentence Read More 10-12-2017
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A Place to Call Home: A Vision for Safe, Supportive and Affordable Housing for People with Justice System Involvement
New report finds increasing access to housing reduces taxpayer costs for shelters and other emergency systems and also promotes public safety Read More 10-11-2017
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Formerly Incarcerated Women Open a Haven for Women Newly Released from Prison
Topeka K. Sam and Vanee Sykes use their own reentry experience to provide safe housing and support services and programs to give women a second chance Read More 10-10-2017
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The Reverse Mass Incarceration Act: How to Get States to Reduce Crime and Incarceration At Once
Reverse Mass Incarceration Act states would give $20 billion in incentive funds to reduce prison populations and reduce the crime rate Read More 10-09-2017
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They Thought They Were Going to Rehab but Ended Up in a Chicken Plant
Critics slam courts for sending people to "slave camps" Read More 10-06-2017
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An Evaluation of Seven Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Programs: Impact Findings at 18 Months
Being assigned to a program group did not reduce involvement with the criminal justice system in the 18 months after random assignment Read More 10-05-2017
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The Crisis of Criminalization: A Call for a Comprehensive Philanthropic Response
Barnard report serves as resource for funders and others committed to ending mass incarceration and deportation Read More 10-04-2017
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Prison Nurseries: Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration
Diversion programs also help to stem the intergenerational cycle of incarceration Read More 10-03-2017
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In Midst of Opioid Crisis, an Addiction Medication Program for Federal Prisons Fizzles
Treating opioid addiction in prison requires medications with a proven track record, such as methadone and buprenorphine Read More 10-02-2017
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Opening Doors: How to Develop Reentry Programs Using Examples from Public Housing Authorities
Public Housing Authorities are reuniting families by recruiting applicants in prison and via probation officers and allowing those with Section 8 vouchers to share housing with formerly incarcerated family members Read More 09-29-2017
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The Department of Justice Announces Nearly $59 Million to Combat Opioid Epidemic; Fund Drug Courts
$24 million in federal grants will be awarded to 50 cities, counties and public health departments Read More 09-28-2017
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The Cradle-to-Justice System-Pipeline for LGBQ/GNCT Youth
New report offers reflections on racial discrimination, homophobia, and transphobia surrounding LGBQ/GNCT youth Read More 09-27-2017
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New EPA Tool Maps Prisons and Pollutants
Communities will be able to check out prison-based pollutants in their area Read More 09-26-2017
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Keeping Kids and Parents Together: A Healthier Approach to Sentencing In Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate Bill S770 would aims to keep families together while holding primary caregivers of dependent children accountable for their crimes Read More 09-25-2017
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Two Articles Concerning The Redemption and Rejection of Michelle Jones
Prosecutor in Jones' case says Harvard’s rejection of Jones, after she was initially accepted, is "highly inappropriate" Read More 09-22-2017
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Colorado Uses $6 Million from Marijuana Tax Revenue to Keep People in a Mental Illness Crisis Out of Jail
Unfortunately, in other states people in a mental health emergency situation, including children, are taken away to jail Read More 09-21-2017
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Most Jail Suicides Happen on Days Three and Four After Being Locked Up
Almost half of all jail deaths are ruled "unnatural" Read More 09-20-2017
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The Trouble Deaf People in Prison Have Trying to Communicate with Loved Ones
Telecommunication devices for the deaf in prisons are usually outmoded or non-existent Read More 09-19-2017
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The Parallel Epidemics of Incarceration and HIV in the Deep South
Black men made up only 12% of the US male population but account for over 40% of all incarcerated men and 42% of all newly reported HIV infections of men Read More 09-18-2017
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Why the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act is the Wrong Solution
Human trafficking expert claims SESTA is flawed Read More 09-15-2017
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From a Setback to a Comeback: Formerly Incarcerated Woman Writes Self-Help Guide for Reintegrating Individuals
Veronica Everette used her own experiences navigating life after prison to pen a book with strategies for succeeding post release Read More 09-14-2017
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The Center for Community Alternatives Celebrates Two Years of Achievements in Innovative Federal Prison Reentry Program
Participants of Project New Opportunity, a reentry program for people coming out of federal prison, have a remarkable recidivism rate of zero Read More 09-14-2017
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Sentencing Project: Black Youth are 5X More Likely to Be Locked Up Than White Youth
Since 2001 racial disparities grew in 37 states Read More 09-14-2017
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The Positive Role Teachers Can Play in the Life of Children with an Incarcerated Parent
Two new articles provide strategies that teachers can utilize to help children reach their educational potential during a very stressful time in their lives Read More 09-11-2017
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Thousands of People in Florida Prisons and Jails Left in Evacuation Zones
In Miami a federal prison, local jail and two state prisons are all located in a storm surge area Read More 09-11-2017
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The Issues Facing LGBT People in Prison and What One Warden Has Done About It
Warden Margaret Gilbert's "social experiment" has eased depression and suicide attempts at one Washington State prison Read More 09-08-2017
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Federal Court Rules Colorado's Sex Offender Registry Is Unconstitutional
Judge found sex offender registry violates Eighth Amendment clause and due process rights Read More 09-07-2017
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United States Sentencing Commission Releases An Analysis of the Implementation of the 2014 Clemency Initiative
Key finding includes commutations in sentences resulted in average sentence reduction of approximately 140 months Read More 09-06-2017
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What Is Penal Abolition?
Jean Trounstine reports on the International Conference on Penal Abolition meeting in New Bedford, Massachusetts Read More 09-05-2017
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New Zealand Private Prisons are Designed to Keep People from Coming Back
Data will show if New Zealand's unique "payment-by-result" model is an effective alternative for private prisons Read More 09-04-2017
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How a Formerly Incarcerated Person Created a Multi-Million Dollar, Cutting-Edge Criminal Justice Reform Initiative
Forbes highlights Glenn E. Martin's Leading with Conviction training programs that puts people with first-hand CJ experience at the helm of reform Read More 09-03-2017
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Why So Few People with Violent Offenses Are Let Out on Parole
Author of Unusually Cruel: Prisons, Punishment, and the Real American Exceptionalism speaks on depoliticizing parole Read More 09-01-2017
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Report: Slash U.S. Probation Rolls by 50 Percent within 10 Years
Harvard report finds probation a key driver in mass incarceration in America Read More 08-31-2017
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New Fact Sheet on Private Prisons in America
New Mexico and Montana house over 40 percent of their prison population in private prisons Read More 08-30-2017
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The Havoc Hurricane Harvey Plays on Incarcerated People in Texas
Over 4,500 people have been evacuated, while people on supervised release must report to evacuation addresses Read More 08-29-2017
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Naked, Filthy and Strapped to a Chair for 46 Hours: A Mentally Ill Inmate's Last Days
Shortage of long-term mental health facilities often leads to the arrest and imprisonment of those with mental illness Read More 08-28-2017
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Foreign Policy: How Not to Handle the Opioid Crisis
This year so far over 52,000 people in the U.S. died of opioid overdoses Read More 08-25-2017
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The Push to Recognize Mental and Physical Health Problems of Corrections Workers Before They End in Death
A "culture of toughness"is responsible for the high rate of suicide among corrections workers Read More 08-25-2017
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'Ban the Box' Laws May Be Harming Young Black Men Seeking Jobs
Studies have shown that black men, including those without a criminal record, often don't get hired when a BTB law is enacted Read More 08-23-2017
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Formerly Incarcerated Persons Should't Be Denied Entrance into State Bar Associations
Barring formerly incarcerated persons from being lawyers dismisses some of the best, brightest and most knowledgeable people Read More 08-22-2017
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Private Prisons: The Secretive $5B Industry Growing Under Trump
GEO Group alone raked in $774 million worth of federal contracts so far this year Read More 08-21-2017
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Louisiana Is Reviewing 16,000 Sentences in Preparation Pending Criminal Justice Reforms
Forty-five percent of stat's prison sentences will be examined Read More 08-18-2017
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Sheriff Criticized for Allowing Men in His Jail to Go to Outside Church Services
Although all of the men will be released one day, community members do not want them attending church now Read More 08-17-2017
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Council of State Governments Regional Council Brings CT Governor and Founder of JustleadershipUSA Together to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
Successes touted, but better collaboration with labor market recommended to help returning citizens find employment Read More 08-16-2017
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State Criminal Re-Enfranchisement Laws (Map)
Interactive map shows which states are responsible for preventing 5.85 million people the right to vote Read More 08-15-2017
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New York Governor Announces $7.3 Million to Fund Prison Education Programs and Reentry Services
2,500 people in prison to receive college-level education in effort to reduce recidivism Read More 08-14-2017
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When Prosecutors Keep Secrets
Push is on for prosecutors to hand over discovery materials before accused is sentenced Read More 08-08-2017
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Can the Court Order a Person to Participate in A Christian Drug Course?
Probation officer and judge threaten those who don't abide by the order with revocation of parole Read More 08-08-2017
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Just Kids: When Misbehaving is a Crime
Vera report is a primer on status offenses and how they land young people in the criminal justice system for things that aren't crimes for adults Read More 08-08-2017
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Jailed to Death: An Examination of 51 Deaths in N.C. Jails That Could Have Been Prevented
Each death is attributed to people in jail left unsupervised against jail regulations Read More 08-08-2017
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What the Insanity of Mass Incarceration Has Done To Us
The film The Prison in Twelve Landscapes presents a haunting view of the effects prison has on communities Read More 08-07-2017
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States Are Removing Barriers to Reentry to Reduce Recidivism
From "Ban the Box" to expunging records, states are working to help, rather than hinder, reintegration into the community Read More 08-04-2017
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Juvenile Life Without Parole: An Overview
Will most of the 2,5000 individuals sentenced as juveniles to LWOP now have a chance at freedom? Read More 08-03-2017
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Aggressive Policing Levies Hidden "Criminal Justice Tax" in Minority Communities
Noted criminologists weigh in on economic and social impact of policing tactics on communities of color Read More 08-02-2017
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Nine Lessons about Criminal Justice Reform
The federal criminal justice system can learn from states how to reduce incarceration, recidivism and how to increase public safety Read More 08-01-2017
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Physicians for Human Rights Releases Report on Drug Courts
PHR concludes that drug courts pose significant human rights concerns Read More 07-31-2017
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Prison Legal News Files Book Censorship Suit Against Kentucky DOC
The Human Rights Defense Center (HRDC) accuses Kentucky's DOC for violating its free speech, due process and equal protection rights Read More 07-30-2017
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America's Toxic Prisons: The Environmental Injustices of Mass Incarceration
Report underscores the correlation between environmental justice and criminal justice Read More 07-28-2017
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Georgia Juvenile Court Judge Calls for the Tearing Down of Juvenile Jails
Report underscores the correlation between environmental justice and criminal justice Read More 07-27-2017
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How a Trip to Norway Changed the Way the Director of North Dakota's DOC Runs the State's Prison System
The Norwegian principle of "dynamic security" helps corrections officers and people in prison develop a more trusting and amicable relationship Read More 07-26-2017
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(Updated 8-1-17) Get a Vasectomy and Cut 30 Days Off Your Sentence
Tennessee District Attorney and ACLU question if that option is ethical or constitutional Read More 07-25-2017
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Research: Incarceration Shortens Life Expectancy
Each year in prison takes 2 years off an individual's life expectancy Read More 07-24-2017
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A Matter of Time: The Causes and Consequences of Rising Time Served in America's Prisons
Reforms focused solely on nonviolent crimes won't end mass incarceration Read More 07-21-2017
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Alaska Cops Defend Their 'Right' to Sexual Contact with Sex Workers Before Arresting Them
Alaska’s HB 73 and SB 112 assert police engaging in sex to with a sex worker to make an arrest is a human rights violation Read More 07-20-2017
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The Atlantic: What Happens to Criminal Justice Reform When Connecticut’s Governor Leaves Office?
From ending the death penalty to creating the "Second Chance Society," Dannell Malloy has pushed CT to the forefront of criminal justice reform Read More 07-19-2017
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Law for Black Lives: Reimagining Safety and Security in Our Communities
Freedom to Thrive report examines racial disparities, policing landscapes, and budgets in twelve jurisdictions across the country Read More 07-18-2017
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Sentencing Commission Releases New Publication on Federal Mandatory Minimum Penalties
New report shows impact of mandatory minimum sentences on people in the federal prison system Read More 07-17-2017
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As Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week Approaches Topeka K. Sam Offers Insight on Why the System Needs Overhauling
Counterproductive policies can hinder 4.7 million Americans from achieving lawful and productive goals Read More 07-14-2017
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Senators Corey Booker and Elizabeth Warren Introduce the Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act
Bill would ban shackling of pregnant women in federal prisons and improve treatment in other areas Read More 07-13-2017
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Revisiting Evidence Based Practices
Reclaiming Futures sees need for improvement in the area of culturally responsive EBPs Read More 07-12-2017
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Welfare and Imprisonment: How "Get Tough" Politics Have Excluded People from Society
New book examines the effects Reagan's policies had on working-class communities of color Read More 07-11-2017
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Participatory Defense: Bringing Family and Community into the Courtroom for Better Outcomes
Started 10 years ago in CA, participatory defense programs are expanding across the country Read More 07-10-2017
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State-by-State Analysis of Restoration of Rights and Status Following Arrest or Conviction
Resource aimed at criminal justice system practitioners, as well as policy makers and criminal justice reform advocates Read More 07-07-2017
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Untreated Traumatic Brain Injury Keeps Youth in Juvenile Justice System
Systematic assessment for TBI urged for all entering juvenile justice system Read More 07-06-2017
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Hundreds Gather in Milwaukee to Launch Campaign to Close Down the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)
Leaders of the #CloseMSDF Campaign Call on Governor Walker to Save Lives and Save Money by Closing MSDF Read More 07-05-2017
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Georgetown Law Report: Black Girls Viewed As Less Innocent Than White Girls
Black girls are 20% more likely to be charged with a crime than white girls Read More 07-04-2017
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Connecticut Passes Bail Reform Bill But Does It Fall Short?
Critics argue that the presumption of innocence only extends to those charged with misdemeanors Read More 07-04-2017
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Women in California's Largest Immigrant Detention Center Hold Hunger Strike
Since March three women have died at California's Adelanto Detention Facility Read More 06-30-2017
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BJS Finds Incarcerated People Have Higher Rates of Serious Psychological Distress Than General Population
Females in prisons and jails have higher rates of mental health indicators than males Read More 06-30-2017
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Johnny Perez: Why Higher Education in Prison Is an Essential Part of Rehabilitation
Formerly incarcerated person asserts a second chance at education not only saves lives but also taxpayers' dollars Read More 06-28-2017
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Criminal Justice System Fails When Children Forced to Raise Themselves When Mom Goes to Jail
Report finds that too often children are left alone and raising themselves and minor siblings Read More 06-27-2017
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Getting Out of Prison and Facing 48,000 Legal Restrictions
With so many barriers are in place is it any wonder why recidivism rates are so high? Read More 06-26-2017
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Crime in 2016: Final Year-End Data
Chicago accounted for 55.1 percent of the total increase in urban murders Read More 06-23-2017
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Project Liberation: Helping Formerly Incarcerated Women Free Themselves from the Shackles of Self-Doubt
Holistic approach to healing and empowerment offered to justice-involved women Read More 06-22-2017
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Out of Sight: The Growth of Jails in Rural America
Pretrial incarceration rates in rural counties increased 436 percent between 1970 and 2013 Read More 06-21-2017
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Unlocking Solitary Confinement: Ending Extreme Isolation in Nevada State Prisons
Nevada lacks statutes that "define, regulate, or limit segregation, isolation, or solitary confinement" Read More 06-21-2017
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Lawsuit Alleges Inadequate Mental Health Treatment in High Security Federal Penitentiary
According to lawsuit "treatment" consists of 5-minute counseling sessions and crossword puzzle books Read More 06-19-2017
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Louisiana Governor Signs Historic Ten Criminal Justice Bills into Law
Louisiana's prison population is expected to drop 10 percent over the next 10 years Read More 06-18-2017
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California Corrections Officers Take Part in Study to Assess Their Mental Health Needs
One in nine respondents reported thinking about or attempting suicide Read More 06-16-2017
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New Report Documents How Fair Hiring Practices Benefit Individuals, Companies and Economic Growth
Seventy-five percent of formerly incarcerated individuals still don’t have a job a year after release Read More 06-15-2017
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Maine Governor Releases People from Prison to Provide Labor to Tourist Industry
Most view this form of clemency as a positive move Read More 06-14-2017
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For Families of Incarcerated Dads, Father’s Day Comes at a Premium
Costs of phone calls and visiting keep children of incarcerated fathers from vital bonding Read More 06-13-2017
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Transgender People Speak on the Brutality in Immigrant Detainee Centers
The closing of the only ICE immigration center for transgender people is met with mixed reactions Read More 06-12-2017
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How the U.S. Can and Should Greatly Reduce Mass Probation
Over four million Americans are on probation Read More 06-10-2017
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Measures for Justice Tool Allows Users to Track County Criminal Cases from Arrest to Post-Conviction
Portal shows discrepancies between counties and demographics Read More 06-08-2017
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Using Time to Reduce Crime: Federal Prisoner Survey Results Show Ways to Reduce Recidivism
Families Against Mandatory Minimums survey offers valuable information to lawmakers Read More 06-07-2017
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Advocates Fight to Get Courts to End the Criminalization of Survivor-Defendants
Most victims of domestic abuse tried other paths to protect themselves before resorting to violence Read More 06-06-2017
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LA County Puts Thousands of Kids on 'Voluntary' Probation for Merely Struggling With School
Controversial program raises concerns that it is ineffective and counter-productive to keeping students in school Read More 06-05-2017
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The Price of Prisons: Examining State Spending Trends, 2010-2015
Does closing prisons always mean prison budgets are reduced, too? Read More 06-02-2017
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Leading With Conviction: The Transformative Role of Formerly Incarcerated Leaders in Reducing Mass Incarceration
JustLeadershipUSA supports the concept that those closest to the problem are closest to the solution Read More 06-01-2017
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Era of Mass Expansion: Why State Officials Should Fight Jail Growth
One out of every three people who is locked up is being held in a local jail Read More 06-01-2017
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On Leaving Prison: A Reflection on Entering and Exiting Communities
Coming back to the community can be as traumatizing as entering prison Read More 05-31-2017
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Criminalizing Pregnancy: Policing Pregnant Women Who Use Drugs in the USA
Amnesty International report finds policing pregnant women has a devastating effect on their health and that of their children Read More 05-29-2017
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Offers Five New Funding Opportunities
Applications for fiscal year 2017 due June 19-21 Read More 05-29-2017
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A New Analysis of State and Federal Prison Populations
While overall prison populations declined 4.9 percent some states saw a double-digit drop Read More 05-26-2017
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Fostering Failure: Criminalizing Children in Shelters
An alarming look at the foster care-to-prison pipeline Read More 05-25-2017
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Urban Faith: A Closer Look at the Families of Mass Incarceration
Families share their stories on what it is like when a loved one is incarcerated Read More 05-24-2017
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A Federal Agenda to Reduce Mass Incarceration
Brennan Center for Justice report offers bipartisan legislation and executives actions for reform Read More 05-21-2017
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'Orange is the New Black' Author: Jeff Sessions Pushes a Racist Agenda
Harsh sentencing unfairly targets minorities and has decimated the black community Read More 05-20-2017
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Women Imprisoned Under the Drug War Speak Out Against Sessions' New Policy
Will Sessions' new directive "worsen racial disparities, increase the number of women serving draconian sentences, and do nothing to improve public safety"? Read More 05-19-2017
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Ban the Box Reforms and Statistical Discrimination
Caution is advised in interpreting studies Read More 05-18-2017
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Tarra Simmons Graduated from Law School and Earned the Dean's Medal, But a Barrier Prevents Her from Becoming an Attorney
As a member of the Washington Governor's Reentry Council Simmons is working to tear down barriers to successful reintegration Read More 05-17-2017
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Funds Available to Massachusetts Organizations Serving Young Women
Pilot program's goal is to help low-income young women achieve optimal health, economic security, safety, and leadership skills Read More 05-16-2017
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Marc Levin: Texas Must Continue to Think Beyond the Cell
Cutting probation budgets can undo years of reducing the state’s prison population Read More 05-15-2017
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Selling Off Our Freedom: How Insurance Corporations Have Taken Over Our Bail System
Less than 10 insurers underwrite most of the $14 billion bail bonds in America each year Read More 05-12-2017
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In Memory of National Reentry Week
National Reentry Week, begun under Bush, seems to have been ignored under the Trump administration Read More 05-12-2017
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Treating Cancer with Ibuprofen
Human Rights Watch report reveals deficient health care is an ongoing problem in US detention centers Read More 05-11-2017
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Can a "Housing First" Approach Help End the Revolving Door of Jail-Street-Jail?
New York City believes permanent housing and wrap-around services are less costly than jail and will reduce arrests and recidivism Read More 05-11-2017
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Buffett Family to Make $90 Million Available to Organizations Focused on Young Women and Girls of Color
First grant to be distributed this fall Read More 05-08-2017
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Aging Alone: Uncovering the Risk of Solitary Confinement for People over 45
Solitary confinement of older people found to be dangerous Read More 05-05-2017
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A Critical Look at Plea Bargaining
Constitutional right for public trial perceived as "almost a myth" Read More 05-04-2017
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Restrictions on Access to Criminal Records: A National Survey
Collateral Consequences Resource Center offers 50-state chart that summarizes laws in several categories Read More 05-03-2017
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Healthcare Employer Guide to Hiring People with Arrest and Conviction Records
Toolkit explains how healthcare providers can help reduce recidivism while cutting costs and improving patient care Read More 05-02-2017
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Prisons as Sites of Reproductive Injustice
Report focuses on several barriers to reproductive justice women who are incarcerated face Read More 05-01-2017
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Using Technology to Connect Families to Loved Ones in Prison
From a smart phone or computer comes a postcard and personal message to brighten up the day of a person behind bars Read More 04-28-2017
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Connecticut Nursing Home for Elderly and Sick People on Parole is Model for Country
Innovative nursing home saves state millions of dollars Read More 04-27-2017
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Beyond Recidivism Reduction
Reverend Howard Dean Trulear reflects on why simply not going back to prison is not a measure of success for reintegrating individuals Read More 04-26-2017
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The Parole-to-Prison Pipeline
Technical violations, not new crimes, send tens of thousands back to jail or prison Read More 04-25-2017
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A Year of Reports from The Sentencing Project That You Won’t Want to Miss
Topics include racial disparity, juveniles, prison and sentencing reform and felony disenfranchisement Read More 04-24-2017
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A Perfect Match: Hard-to-Fill Healthcare Jobs and Formerly Incarcerated Persons
Johns Hopkins Hospital hires people with a record and the Safer Foundation is launching vocational training in healthcare Read More 04-21-2017
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Co-Pays for Health Services Put People in Prison at Risk
Compare prison co-pays to the equivalent of what minimum wage earners in your state would have to pay Read More 04-20-2017
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Getting the Mentally Ill Out of Jails
400,000 people with mental illness are incarcerated in U.S. Jails Read More 04-19-2017
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New Criminal Justice Debt Tool from Harvard's Criminal Justice Policy Program
50-state interactive map is guide to fees, surcharges, reform recommendations and more Read More 04-18-2017
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Cato Institute Report Explains Why the War on Drugs is Still Failing After 46 Years
An increase in overdoses, disease, violence and cartels are some of the results of the war on drugs Read More 04-17-2017
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Where Does Your State Fall When It Comes To Paying People in Prison Hourly Wages?
Some states pay as low as four cents an hour for a non-industry job Read More 04-14-2017
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New York Passes Law Allowing the Sealing of Some Criminal Convictions
The law will not automatically exclude law enforcement agencies from unsealing certain criminal records Read More 04-13-2017
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Prison Fellowship, ACLU, and NAACP Fight "Immoral" Prison System
Launch of Second Chance Month brings diverse groups together Read More 04-12-2017
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People Who Are Deaf Face a "Prison Within a Prison"
Deaf people in prison face discrimination on many levels Read More 04-11-2017
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Victims of Domestic Violence and Sex Abuse Call for Seat at the Table When Prison Reform Is Discussed
Victims' rights advocates support policies that reduce recidivism and increase public safety Read More 04-10-2017
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Report: Consequences of Policing Prostitution
The Legal Aid Society of New York City Exploitation Intervention Project recommends a different response to people arrested for sex work Read More 04-07-2017
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Hidden Consequences: The Impact of Incarceration on Dependent Children
An estimated 11 percent of all children face risks associated with having an incarcerated parent Read More 04-06-2017
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The Nonviolent/Violent Dichotomy
Victoria Law writes on why the term "violent crime" bears careful scrutiny if we are to end mass incarceration Read More 04-05-2017
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Collateral Consequences: Protecting Public Safety or Encouraging Recidivism?
Conservative think tank's report asks legislators to examine the harm collateral consequences has on successful reintegration Read More 04-05-2017
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Addressing the Intersections of Juvenile Justice Involvement and Youth Homelessness
Report examines double punishment homeless youth experience Read More 04-03-2017
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Food for Thought: Prison Food is a Public Health Problem
New report claims "food products" people in prison are forced to eat can lead to serious health issues Read More 04-03-2017
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New York Mayor Expected to Announce His Support for Closing Rikers Island (Updated 4-3-17)
Independent commission recommends building smaller jails in city's five boroughs Read More 03-31-2017
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Women InJustice: Gender and the Pathway to Jail in New York City
"One size fits all" approach to incarceration and reform doesn’t serve women Read More 03-30-2017
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ICYMI: Accounting for Violence: How to Increase Safety and Break Our Failed Reliance on Mass Incarceration
Report: Mass Incarceration Cannot End Violence Read More 03-28-2017
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US Labor Department Announces $66 Million in Grants to Improve Employment Opportunities for Justice-Involved Individuals
Organizations encouraged to create customized employment projects for ages 18-24 and for adults 25 and older Read More 03-27-2017
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Race and Wrongful Convictions in the United States
At only 13 percent of the population African Americans counted for 47 percent of exonerations as of 2016 Read More 03-24-2017
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Neither Here nor There: Incarceration and Family Instability
Report sheds light on the collateral consequences the criminal punishment system unloads on families Read More 03-23-2017
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Bob's Sales Camp Teaches Men in Prison Life Skills Via a Unique Sales Training Program
University of West Florida teams up with faith-based treatment program to help prepare incarcerated men for life on the outside Read More 03-22-2017
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North Dakota Department of Corrections Seeks to Cut Costs by Offering Treatment to People on Probation and Parole
Seven million dollars would be earmarked for substance abuse and mental health treatment Read More 03-21-2017
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Private Prisons Profit Handsomely from Forced Prison Labor
Prison industrial complex makes billions from involuntary servitude Read More 03-20-2017
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States Reconsidering Allowing People with a Criminal Record to Obtain Occupational Licenses
In Illinois alone, people with a felony conviction must, or can be, denied 118 professional, occupational or business licenses Read More 03-17-2017
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The "Criminal Justice System?" How About Calling it the "Human Justice System"
It's all about the language Read More 03-16-2017
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Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2017
15 infographics give information on who is locked up, where and why Read More 03-15-2017
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The Abuse Excuse: Dismissing Domestic Violence and Its Effects in the Criminal Court System
Domestic violence survivors have been criminalized, and imprisoned for acts carried out by their abusive partners Read More 03-14-2017
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California's Jail System Allows Wealthy to Pay for Better Jail Accommodations
Critics assail the state's "two-tiered" justice system Read More 03-13-2017
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The Downside to Public Crime Registries
People convicted of a crime may change, but registries hinder successful community reintegration Read More 03-09-2017
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Transformative Bail Reform in the Black Community
Interactive curriculum developed to educate and engage Black communities working for bail reform Read More 03-08-2017
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Report: Should Women Convicted of Crime Be Treated Differently Than Men?
Women seen as "poster child" of what's wrong in America's punishment system Read More 03-07-2017
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How Do People in High-Crime, Low-Income Communities View the Police?
Survey finds that although the vast majority of respondents feel police don't respect their rights, they would be willing to work with them Read More 03-06-2017
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Glenn E. Martin's Stinging Answer to Trump's Question to Black Americans About What They Have to Lose Under His Presidency
Fear abounds that the push for more private prisons means the loss of another generation of black children to the criminal punishment system Read More 03-05-2017
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Google Gives $11.5 Million to Help End Mass Incarceration
Ending racial disparity in the criminal punishment system is a goal of Google funding Read More 03-03-2017
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From Lock Up to Leaders: Formerly Incarcerated Youth Help Direct Juvenile Justice Policy in California
Bringing to the table people who were or are closest to the issue of incarceration is a crucial step toward creating effective policies Read More 03-02-2017
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Twenty-One Percent of the U.S. Prison Population is Comprised of Young People 18 to 24 Years Old
Juvenile justice reform advocates look to Germany, and Connecticut, for more effective solutions Read More 03-01-2017
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Diverse Programs for Juveniles are Helping to Dismantle School-to-Prison Pipeline
Organizations in Philadelphia, Seattle and D.C.are recognized for their work Read More 02-28-2017
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Double Punishment: After Prison, Moms Face Legal Battles to Reunite With Kids
Termination of parental rights is a very real threat that mostly affects mothers in prison Read More 02-27-2017
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Community-Based Responses to Justice-Involved Young Adults
Good intentions to help children of the 1800’s thrive resulted in the creation of the juvenile court and its consequences Read More 02-23-2017
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Scholars Behind Bars: Bard Prison Initiative Opens Minds and Futures
Only two percent of Bard Prison Initiative graduates go back to prison Read More 02-23-2017
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Why the War on Drugs Has Failed
British infographic offers several reasons the U.K. and America have lost the War on Drugs Read More 02-22-2017
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Harvard Report: Building Trust and Legitimacy Within Community Corrections
Individuals on parole and probation often overlooked when discussing incarceration rates and criminal justice reform Read More 02-21-2017
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A Victim of Crime Weighs in on a Survivor-Centered System Versus a Survivor-Ruled One
Danielle Sered favors a restorative justice approach to punishment Read More 02-20-2017
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Law Enforcement Leaders to Trump: Arrest, Conviction, and Prison Should Not Be Default Response for Every Broken Law
Mission of organization of police chiefs, sheriff and prosecutors is to improve public safety and reduce recidivism and unnecessary incarceration Read More 02-17-2017
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Pressure Grows on New York City Mayor to Close Notorious Rikers Island Jail Complex
Each day Rikers admits 211 people into what has been called a culture of violence Read More 02-16-2017
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Pretrial Justice: How Much Does it Cost?
Brief reveals who is in our jails, why they are there, and for how long, and if pretrial detention guarantees a court appearance or public safety Read More 02-15-2017
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Incarcerated Black Women Face Immeasurable Human and Civil Rights Violations
Concerns include labor exploitation, sexual victimization, overmedication, and assault on reproductive rights Read More 02-14-2017
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Spotlight on Second Chances Are for Everyone
A formerly incarcerated person uses his experience to help successfully reintegrate Read More 02-13-2017
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Free Time Sensitive Access to Journal Article on Positive Outcomes for Youths After Detention Available
Article focuses on sex and racial/ethnic differences Read More 02-12-2017
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Case Study: Innovative Female Reentry Project
A New Way of Life started off as a single room in Susan Burton's house and expanded to become a model program for reintegrating women Read More 02-11-2017
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What Does it Mean for Criminal Justice Reform Now That Jeff Sessions Has Been Confirmed?
The Marshall Project reports on eight areas of reform that might be in jeopardy Read More 02-09-2017
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The Other PTSD: Prison Traumatic Stress Disorder
Suicide rate among newly released people is eight times higher than the general population Read More 02-08-2017
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Rethinking Punishment for Crimes Deemed Violent
Can Americans subscribe to the fact that most people can find redemption? Read More 02-07-2017
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Number of People on Federal Supervised Release is at a Record High
Research shows shortening length of supervised release does not have negative impact on public safety Read More 02-06-2017
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Kentucky Governor Joins Ban the Box Movement
Governor Matt Bevin asks private employers to follow state's lead in "following principles of redemption" Read More 02-03-2017
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Delaying a Second Chance: The Declining Prospects for Parole on Life Sentences
One in nine people who are incarcerated in the U.S. has a life sentence Read More 02-02-2017
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Tarrant County, Texas Reentry Organizations Breaks Down the Top Three Barriers to Successful Reintegration
The Reentry First-Stop Center tackles employment, housing and transportation problems Read More 02-01-2017
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New Jersey Advances Bill to Mandate Insurance Companies to Provide Treatment for Substance Abuse
If passed, New Jersey could see a drop in crime, incarceration and recidivism rates Read More 01-31-2017
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Still She Rises First Public Defenders Office Exclusively Representing Justice-Involved Mothers
The Bronx Public Defenders opens office in Oklahoma,the state incarcerates the highest number of women in the U.S. Read More 01-30-2017
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A Prison Experiments with the Young, Reckless and Neuroscience
Pilot program opens Young Adult Offender Unit with specially trained staff Read More 01-26-2017
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New Report: Following the Money of Mass Incarceration
Prison Policy Initiative reveals how mass incarceration and over-criminalization are deeply embedded in our economy Read More 01-26-2017
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The Innocent Project Reveals Why So Many Innocent People Plead Guilty
Prosecutors, incentives, threats of the death penalty, and poor legal advice all factor in as to why innocent people plead guilty Read More 01-25-2017
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What Happens to Innocent People After They Are Set Free?
New book follows exonerees as they leave prison and are thrust out into an unwelcoming world Read More 01-25-2017
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New Report: State Advances in Criminal Justice Reform, 2016
17 states targeted reforms in sentencing, collateral consequences, juvenile justice, and racial disparity Read More 01-24-2017
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The Impact Mass Incarceration Has on Children's Learning Ability
Black children are particularly hard hit due to the racial disparity in the U.S. criminal punishment system Read More 01-23-2017
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Must Read: Obama's Clemency Program Has Failed Incarcerated Women
Out of 1,715 people granted clemency, less than 100 were women Read More 01-20-2017
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Housing: New York City Housing Authority Gives Formerly Incarcerated People a Fair Chance
Pilot program allows most people returning from prison to live in public housing Read More 01-19-2017
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Fear of Rise in Private Prisons Growing Over Trump's Belief That They "Work Better"
Trump's immigrant deportation plan can also be a boon for private prison contractors Read More 01-18-2017
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The Top Five College Correspondence Programs for People in Prison
People in prison are often forced to use "snail-mail" correspondence courses to achieve higher education Read More 01-17-2017
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Caged In: The Devastating Harms of Solitary Confinement on Prisoners with Physical Disabilities
ACLU report reveals that people with disabilities who are placed in solitary confinement are "acutely and uniquely harmed" Read More 01-16-2017
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Former Corrections Officer Indicted for Leaking a Graphic Video of Men in Prison Being Tear Gassed
After the incident the Texas Department of Criminal Justice admitted errors were made in the gassing Read More 01-14-2017
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Past Due: Examining the Costs and Consequences of Charging for Justice in New Orleans
Vera Institute report on consequences in New Orleans is reflective of other cities across the U.S. Read More 01-12-2017
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Mothers Affected by the Incarceration of Their Sons Become Leading Criminal Justice Reform Advocates
Once ignorant of the criminal punishment system, these women became catalysts for change Read More 01-11-2017
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Interactive Map Shows Which Neighborhoods in the U.S. Have the Highest Rates of Gun Violence
127 cities accounted for 50 percent of all murders that were committed by use of a firearm Read More 01-10-2017
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Connecticut's Malta Justice Initiative Publishes New Survey on Practices and Attitudes Regarding the Hiring of Formerly-Incarcerated Persons
95 percent of employers believe in giving people convicted of non-violent crimes a second chance...with provisions Read More 01-09-2017
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Best Selling Author John Grisham Speaks His Mind on Innocent People in Prison
Grisham also shares his belief on why prisons for women should be closed Read More 01-06-2017
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Pew: National Imprisonment and Crime Rates Fall
Decrease in incarceration does not mean a decrease in public safety Read More 01-05-2017
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Alice Marie Johnson Asks Obama Not to Forget People Like Her Before He Leaves Office
Johnson is one of thousands seeking clemency Read More 01-04-2017
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The Hill’s Nine Top Criminal Justice Stories of 2016
From marijuana reform to Trump’s choice for Attorney General, take a look back at issues that had the whole country talking Read More 01-03-2017
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What Crimes Are Eligible for Deportation?
Analysis of ICE data found half of immigrants targeted by ICE for criminal deportation didn't have criminal convictions Read More 01-02-2017
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A Former Gang Member and a Former Probation Officer Join Forces to Reduce Violence
Duo Creates Reimagining Justice, an organization focused on restorative justice, public health and collective efficacy Read More 12-31-2016
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John Valverde to Head International YouthBuild, USA, Inc.
While incarcerated and after release from prison, Valverde accumulated impressive track record for innovative justice reform initiatives Read More 12-29-2016
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Jewelry Kiosk at New Jersey's Liberty Airport Gives Reintegrating Women a Fair Chance
Partnership provides returning women with education, housing, job training, drug treatment, and dignity Read More 12-28-2016
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The San Antonio Approach to Diverting the Mentally Ill Away from Incarceration
Texas City is hailed as model for fixing broken mental health system Read More 12-27-2016
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Massachusetts Police Department Helped 400 People with an Addiction Get Treatment
Gloucester’s Angel program expedites treatment for those asking for help Read More 12-26-2016
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ACLU: Prisons Are Not Equipped to Handle the Geriatric Population
Push to expand compassionate release meets resistance Read More 12-23-2016
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Court Issued Employment Certificates Help People with a Criminal History Get Jobs
Employability certificates have a proven success rate Read More 12-22-2016
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Must-Read: Why All Americans Should Go to Prison
Unless you've been there you just can't understand what it's like Read More 12-21-2016
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National Institute of Justice Funding Opportunities for 2017
A sneak peak at upcoming grants, webinars and tips on making your proposal competitive Read More 12-20-2016
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Two New Reports Detail How the Criminal Justice System Fails Youths
The ACLU and The Sentencing Project s take on prosecutors and parole boards Read More 12-19-2016
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Urban Institute: The Alarming Lack of Data on Latinos in the Criminal Justice System
Report concludes states should follow Census Bureau standards in collecting race and ethnicity data separately Read More 12-16-2016
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A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project Receives Kellogg and Weingart Foundations Grants
ANWOL founder Susan Burton launches storytelling initiative to give formerly incarcerated women, like herself, a voice Read More 12-15-2016
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D.C. Wants to Bar Landlords from Refusing to Rent to Applicants Who Have a Criminal Record
Proposed law would "level the playing field" in D.C., where housing is hard to come by Read More 12-14-2016
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Diversion Courts Work--If you Have Money
Study found that in some places diversion courts were used as a way to gain revenue Read More 12-13-2016
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New York Times Looks at Four Violent Crimes and Asks You to Be the Judge
NYT points to new Brennan Center report showing 39 percent of people in prison are not threats to public safety Read More 12-12-2016
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The Desperate and the Dead: Mental Illness and Homelessness
Arrests do not solve the problem, so what can? Read More 12-09-2016
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New Report Ban the Box in Employment: A Grassroots History
Report includes brief history, needs assessment, best practices and myths and realities of BTB Read More 12-08-2016
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Jeffrey Grant's Story Is an Inspiration to Other Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Grant went from having an eight digit prison number to being number one at top reentry organization Read More 12-07-2016
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The Harsh Consequences of Releasing People from Prison without Medicaid Coverage
Recidivism, suicide and overdoses plague newly released people without health coverage Read More 12-06-2016
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Impossible Choices: Teens Selling Their Bodies for Food
Study finds teens resort to criminal activity to feed themselves and families Read More 12-05-2016
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Justice Department Announces Reforms at Bureau of Prisons to Reduce Recidivism and Promote Inmate Rehabilitation
Justice Department Announces Reforms at Bureau of Prisons to Reduce Recidivism and Promote Inmate Rehabilitation Read More 12-02-2016
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Marc Levin Offers Recommendations for Ending America's Debtors’ Prisons
Right on Crime policy director assails revenue generating policies that are unfair to the poor Read More 12-01-2016
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Siblings of Incarcerated Individuals are the Forgotten Collateral Consequences of Mass Incarceration
Siblings found to suffer from "disenfranchised grief" Read More 11-30-2016
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Nicholas Kristoff on the Collateral Consequences of Putting Mothers Behind Bars
Sixty percent of women in prison are the primary caregivers of dependent children Read More 11-29-2016
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Petey Greene Program Brings College Students into Prisons as Teachers
Instructors and people in prison learn from each other as they work toward the goal of successful reentry Read More 11-28-2016
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Will Black Lives Matter Under Sessions?
Fears from people of color and progressives are that prospective Attorney General will set back reform gains dramatically Read More 11-25-2016
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A Happy Thanksgiving for Over 1000 Sentenced for a Crime
Thousands more await for President Obama to grant them clemency before he leaves office Read More 11-24-2016
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In the Midst of a National Opioid Epidemic Methadone Unfairly Gets a Bad Rap
Methadone treatment is wrongly perceived as substituting one harmful drug for another Read More 11-23-2016
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Reimagining Prison
Connecticut opens the gates to a prison for a look inside, and a look beyond incarceration Read More 11-22-2016
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Study Finds Older Women Less Likely to Recidivate
Women 46 or older who are released from prison are more focused on rehabilitation Read More 11-21-2016
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Third Sector Receives $2.4 Million Grant That Focuses on Child Welfare, Homelessness and Juvenile Justice Services
Third Sector will partner with five selected states, local governments and research universities to create "Performance Hubs" Read More 11-18-2016
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Report: Laws Criminalizing the Homeless Creates More Serious Problems
Homeless people are arrested for performing "life-sustaining conduct" Read More 11-18-2016
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A Suicide in Court: "I Can't Take It Anymore"
When mental illness coupled with substance abuse is ignored dire consequences follow Read More 11-16-2016
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The Dutch Way of Running Prisons Helps to Close Them Down
Treating the cause of what brought an individual to prison and devising individual treatment plans slashes the Netherlands" recidivism rate Read More 11-15-2016
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New Jersey Reentry Program Receives $1 Million to Help End "Tragic Cycle" of Violence
Newark and Rutgers collaborate in effort to identify and provide services to men with a high risk of killing or being killed Read More 11-14-2016
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Study to Focus on Depression and Suicidal Thoughts among Aging People in Prison
Five-year study hope findings will encourage prisons to develop interventions that will decrease depression Read More 11-13-2016
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"Fine-Time" Doesn’t Mean a Good Time in the Criminal Punishment System
Paying off a fine by serving time in jail is just another way of punishing the poor Read More 11-10-2016
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The Marshall Project: What Does Trump's Victory Mean for Criminal Justice Reform?
Critics fear Trump will undermine many of the progressive, bi-partisan supported, reforms now in place Read More 11-09-2016
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Philanthropies Offer New Toolkit for Fair-Chance Hiring of People with Records
Toolkit is a step-by-step guide aimed at foundations, but other employers will find it useful, too Read More 11-08-2016
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ICYMI: How the War on Drugs Harms Veterans
PTSD, TBI, and substance abuse are some of the issues that land veterans in prison Read More 11-07-2016
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A Formerly Incarcerated Person's Plea to Other FIPs to Vote if They Can
Millions of people who can't vote because of felony disenfranchisement are counting on others to speak for them via the ballot box Read More 11-07-2016
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Conservative Think Tank Presents Seven Criminal Justice Reform Measures that Show Great promise
The Heritage Foundation encourages the federal government to incorporate states’ legislation in the Justice Department’s policies Read More 11-04-2016
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Celebrating Thanksgiving in a Prison Visiting Room
Sadness, tinged with the hope of clemency, permeates prison visiting rooms across the country as the holiday season kicks off Read More 11-03-2016
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6 Million Lost Voters: State-Level Estimates of Felony Disenfranchisement, 2016
One of every 40 adults is disenfranchised due to a current or previous felony conviction. Read More 11-02-2016
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Lewisburg Federal Prison SMU: "If You Did to Your Dog What They Do to Men Here, You Would Be Arrested"
Incarcerated men at Lewisburg SMU and FBOP have conflicting views of shackling procedures and policies Read More 11-02-2016
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After Prison, the Exonerated Face a Different Kind of Hell
Life can be "too big, too fast, too loud, too bright, too overwhelming," causing a myriad of problems Read More 10-31-2016
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President of International Association of Chiefs of Police Apologizes for Past Mistreatment of Communities of Color
Statement viewed as important first step in building trust and respect between police and communities Read More 10-28-2016
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Uber CEO Explains Why People with a Criminal Record Should Not be Barred from Employment Opportunities
Co-founder of Uber also advocates for reclassifying nonviolent crimes as misdemeanors Read More 10-27-2016
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As His Term Winds Down President Obama is Urged to Grant Clemency to More Women
The president has granted clemency to 673 people, but only 50 of them are women Read More 10-26-2016
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What Works in Reentry Clearing House Offers "One Stop Shop"
Focus areas allows easy access to the effectiveness of programs, interventions, and evaluations Read More 10-25-2016
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25 Exceptional Nonprofits in Criminal Justice Reform
Namaste Foundation profiles some of America's premier criminal justice reform organizations Read More 10-24-2016
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Coming out of the Concrete Closet: A Report on Black & Pink's National LGBTQ Prisoner Survey
Survey produced the "largest ever dataset available on the experiences of LGBTQ prisoners in the country" Read More 10-21-2016
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Must Read Report: Transforming the Criminal Justice System
Interactive report offers solutions for problems that plague the criminal Justice System Read More 10-21-2016
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Feds Award $1.3 million to Chicago Schools to Treat Students Exposed to Violence
Traumatized students face obstacles to learning and going to school Read More 10-19-2016
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RFP Open for Artist as Activist Fellowship Focusing on Racial Justice with Emphasis on Mass Incarceration
Fellowship grant offers $100,000 over two year period Read More 10-18-2016
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Every 25 Seconds: The Human Toll of Criminalizing Drug Use in the United States
Every 25 seconds someone in America is arrested for possessing drugs for personal use Read More 10-17-2016
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Moving Beyond Money: A Primer on Bail Reform
Harvard's Criminal Justice Policy Program finds bail reform presents a historic challenge - and also an opportunity Read More 10-14-2016
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Prison to College Pipeline Goes National With New Program - Find Out How You Can Participate
The College Achievement in Reentry Technical Assistance Project (CARTAP) is seeking four pilot sites Read More 10-13-2016
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On Yom Kippur: Criminal Justice Reform for a New Year
Rabbi asserts America's criminal punishment needs "teshuvah" Read More 10-12-2016
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Focusing on the Front End of the Juvenile Justice System to Give Juveniles "First Chance"
Some veteran juvenile court prosecutors are at the forefront of reform Read More 10-11-2016
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Think You Know All About the Collateral Consequences of Incarceration?
You might be surprised how people who have paid their debt to society are still being penalized after release Read More 10-10-2016
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Righting Wrongs: The Five-Year Groundswell of State Bans on Life Without Parole for Children
New report proves that children can change, and so should legislation Read More 10-07-2016
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Two Formerly Incarcerated People to Receive Prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
Andrea James and Glenn Martin called "moral leaders" in fight to end unjust criminal punishment system Read More 10-06-2016
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Pennsylvania High Court Expands Right to Sue Counties over Public Defenders
Defendants claim funding for criminal defense cases is not adequate to provide proper representation Read More 10-05-2016
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"The Best Guard at My Prison Was Murdered"
A man serving a life sentence pays homage to a fallen correctional officer Read More 10-04-2016
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New Harvard Report: Confronting Criminal Justice Debt: A Comprehensive Project for Reform
A report on the urgent need for comprehensive reform, and guides for litigation, and for policy reform are must reads Read More 10-03-2016
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From Murder Conviction to Yoga Instructor: One Man’s Entrepreneurship Journey
Taking yoga skills learned in prison, Marshawn Feltus parlayed a small business loan into a career Read More 09-30-2016
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Report: Reclaiming Futures and Organizing Justice for Drug-Using Youth
Aggressive Intervention can be more harmful than drug use, report finds Read More 09-29-2016
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Report: Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work in Criminal Justice?
Juveniles seem to respond better to CBT Read More 09-28-2016
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A Conversation on "How Criminal Justice Is Becoming a Latino Issue"
If trend continues one of six Latino males can expect to be incarcerated Read More 09-27-2016
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What You Should Know About the 12 State Prison Strike
The Prison labor system is under heavy criticism Read More 09-26-2016
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Watch Live: The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Conference at Yale Law School on 9-23
Reentry Centra is a proud co-host of this groundbreaking educational symposium Read More 09-23-2016
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Hiring Formerly Incarcerated People Has a Wide Range of Benefits Including Saving Millions and Boosting the Economy
Recidivism rates for those employed right after release from prison plummet Read More 09-22-2016
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Captive Lives: Children of Incarcerated Parents
Efforts are underway to increase the odds of success for the largely ignored 10 million children with an incarcerated parent Read More 09-21-2016
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Seventy Million Dollars Awarded to Counties in North Carolina to Increase Public Safety
Some of the funds will be used to aid reintegration and to reduce recidivism Read More 09-20-2016
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First Annual Conference of Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted People, and Families Movement Draws 500 People from 30 States
Activists convene to discuss policies, priorities and plans for ending mass incarceration Read More 09-19-2016
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Essie Justice Group: A Community of Women with Incarcerated Loved Ones Working to Erase Stigmas and to End Mass Incarceration
One in four women in America has an incarcerated loved one Read More 09-18-2016
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What is in the Future for Community Policing?
"Ideal Model" of Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) has become distorted over the years Read More 09-18-2016
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Local Justice Reinvestment: Strategies, Outcomes, and Keys to Success
Justice Reinvestment Initiative final report on 17 jurisdictions finds savings despite challenges Read More 09-16-2016
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It's Down to the Wire for Those Seeking Clemency from President Obama
People in prison and their loved ones await the President’s decision as he spends final months in office Read More 09-15-2016
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Defining Violence: Reducing Incarceration by Rethinking America's Approach to Violence
The U.S. must have an "honest conversation" about violent crime to truly reduce mass incarceration Read More 09-14-2016
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When Suicide Seems to be the Best Option for Dying in Prison
Letters of support from prison guards, judges, and prosecutors failed to sway parole board Read More 09-07-2016
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How California Democrats Flipped Their Views against Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Lenient sentence in Brock Turner rape case has legislators uncharacteristically calling for mandatory minimum sentencing Read More 09-07-2016
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Racial Profiling in Hiring: A Critique of New "Ban the Box" Studies
Critics argue two new studies ignore "entrenched racism" in hiring practices Read More 09-07-2016
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Mississippi DOC Sharply Restricts Prison Visits Sparking Outrage
Visiting ban includes pastors and girlfriends of people who are incarcerated Read More 09-06-2016
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On Labor Day 2016: Is Prison Labor Cost Effective or Costly?
Every day is laborious for people in prison who make pennies an hour Read More 09-05-2016
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There Is a Way to Help Reduce Mass Incarceration, So What's the Holdup?
Why hasn't the Senate voted on the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015? Read More 09-02-2016
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Review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Release Preparation Program
Review finds the RPP courses do not always meet participants' needs and there is little incentive to participate Read More 09-01-2016
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President Obama Commutes the Sentences of 111 Individuals
Included in this latest action are people who were serving life sentences for nonviolent drug charges Read More 08-31-2016
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Children Witnessing Violent Arrests Experience Trauma and a Long-Lasting Fear of Police
Article and report look into how children are affected when witnessing arrests and offers recommendations to police officers on reducing trauma Read More 08-30-2016
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$2.1 Million to be Awarded to Formerly Incarcerated Individuals for Entrepreneurial Education and Microloans
Initial rollout to take place in Detroit, Chicago, Louisville, and St. Louis Read More 08-29-2016
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Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses in County Jails: A Survey of Jail Staff's Perspectives
Survey finds majority of jail staff inadequately trained to deal with the individuals with serious mental illness and less than 25 percent offer post-release support systems Read More 08-28-2016
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U.S. Department of Education and DOJ Offer Resources for Reducing Suspensions, Expulsions, and Violence in Schools
Indicators of School Crime and Safety 2015 reports on schools' successes and failures Read More 08-26-2016
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Bureau of Prisons Report Slams Private Prisons
Private prisons under contract with the BOP have experienced riots, assaults, murder, fires, and unwarrented placements in SHU Read More 08-25-2016
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Look into Their Eyes: Photos and Commentary on Elderly People in Prison
Keeping geriatric people locked up is costly and usually unnecessary Read More 08-24-2016
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Court Rules for Prisoners in Challenge to Secretive Federal Prison Units
Decision reinstates lawsuit over communications management units Read More 08-23-2016
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No Place for Youth: Girls in the Adult Justice System
Keeping girls safe in an adult prison is just one of the problems Read More 08-22-2016
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Report: Overlooked: Women and Jails in an Era of Reform
Vera Institute report reveals that the number of women in jails has jumped 14- fold since 1970 Read More 08-18-2016
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Breaking News: The Department of Justice is Axing Private Prisons' Contracts (Updated 8-19-16)
Prison reform advocates say that the people affected will be placed in federal prisons that have their own problems Read More 08-18-2016
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Is Animal Hoarding A Crime or a Mental Illness?
Hoarding is classified as a mental disorder so how do we help, rather than criminalize, a hoarder? Read More 08-17-2016
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Air Conditioning in Prisons and Jails Considered "Coddling" Incarcerated People
Violation of the Eighth Amendment is cited in class action lawsuit over dangerously hot conditions in jails Read More 08-17-2016
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How a Woman Who Is Serving Life Raised Her Daughter from Behind Bars
Into her 23rd year of incarceration, Michelle West is still an important part of her daughter's life Read More 08-16-2016
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Half of Wisconsin's Black Neighborhoods Are Jails
In America, Wisconsin has the highest incarceration rate of African Americans Read More 08-15-2016
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The First-Ever National Survey of Victims' View On Safety and Justice
What crime victims have to say might surprise many people Read More 08-12-2016
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When Defense Lawyers Become Prosecutors
Truthout exposes the practice of public defense lawyers working with prosecutors to the detriment of their clients Read More 08-11-2016
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National Survey of Prison Health Care: Selected Findings
Not all states test for infectious diseases when people are admitted to prisons Read More 08-11-2016
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Does Transferring Juveniles to Adult Courts Reduce Recidivism?
New report suggests that transfer can increase offending Read More 08-11-2016
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Indefensible: A Decade of Mass Incarceration of Migrants Prosecuted for Crossing the Border
New downloadable book estimates that prosecuting 730,000 people for immigration violations over past 16 years costs taxpayers at least $7 billion Read More 08-08-2016
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Tacked on Fees of "Get-Out-of-Jail-Broke" Cards Are Ripping Off People Released from Jails
The Nation reports on "The Financial Firm That Cornered the Market on Jails" Read More 08-05-2016
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Coalition of Justice Organizations Plan to Protest at American Correctional Association Conference in Boston
Demonstrators will rally under the banner "Imagine a World Without Prisons" Read More 08-05-2016
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National Association of Women Judges: Conditions For Women at Brooklyn’s Federal Metropolitan Detention Center "Unconscionable"
Women were only supposed to temporarily transferred to MDC when the only Federal Correctional Institution(FCI)in the Northeast was converted to a male facility Read More 08-04-2016
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What Happens When the Punishment Doesn't Fit the Crime?
Children as young as 11 who are put on sex offender registries face long term consequences as adults Read More 08-03-2016
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Must Read Report on The American Correctional Association: Betraying the Promise of Accreditation: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?
Prison Legal News finds flaws, misconduct, and outright questionable practices regarding ACA accreditation Read More 08-01-2016
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Why is the Federal Bureau of Prisons So Recalcitrant When It Comes to Granting Compassionate Release to Aging and Ill People?
Out of 2,621 applications for compassionate release during in a 13 month time period only 85 people were released Read More 07-29-2016
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Correlation Found between Children with Poor Reading Skills and Juvenile Incarceration
Fifty-seven percent of kids who are locked up have basic, or below basic, reading skills Read More 07-28-2016
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AT DNC CT Governor Calls For Democrats to Shuck Off "Weak on Crime" Label and Enact Laws Diverting People from Prison
Governor Dan Malloy's criminal justice reform ideas are some of the most progressive in the country Read More 07-27-2016
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The Mass Incarceration of People With Disabilities in America’s Jails and Prisons
Report claims many disabled people are unjustly criminalized and incarcerated Read More 07-26-2016
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Two Reports on "Rethinking the Front End of the Criminal Justice System"
Top minds convened at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Roundtables to help reframe pre-trial practices Read More 07-25-2016
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ICYMI: How a $2 Roadside Drug Test Sends Innocent People to Jail
False results coupled with pressure to take a plea bargain put an alarming number of people behind bars Read More 07-24-2016
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Ban the Box, Criminal Records, and Statistical Discrimination: A Field Experiment
New research on how a criminal record and race stymie employment Read More 07-22-2016
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The Pros (and Some Cons) of Restorative Justice
Studies find those charged with a crime who participate in a restorative justice program have a low recidivism rate but minorities seem to be left out of the process Read More 07-21-2016
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Researchers Claim Refusing to Provide Condoms in Prison Violates Human Rights and International Law
The spread of HIV can be controlled in prisons (and in the community) if condoms are available Read More 07-20-2016
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Little Public Outrage Occurs When Women are Raped by Authority Figures in Prison
Fear of not being believed or of retaliation force incarcerated women to keep silent after being raped Read More 07-19-2016
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White House Call to Action: Call to Action: Data-Driven Justice Initiative, Disrupting Cycle of Incarceration
Organizations and jurisdictions encouraged to sign-on to support and commit to the initiative Read More 07-18-2016
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Roca Has "Unprecedented Record" in Saving Youth from Crime and Incarceration
Two years ago Roca received $27 million in a "Pay for Success" initiative that has proven to be a highly successful model Read More 07-15-2016
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One Year after Sandra Bland's Death Almost 900 People have died in Jails--at least 201 of Them Suicides
People are dying in jail at an alarming rate but their deaths are generally ignored by society Read More 07-14-2016
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New Connecticut Bail Fund to Post Bail for Some Indigent Arrestees
Although tied to Yale University, the fund seeks to make the project a community-based organization Read More 07-13-2016
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Spending on Incarceration Has Increased from $17 Billion to $71 Billion, Far More Than Spent on Education
Spending on public schools only increased from $258 billion to $534 billion during same time period Read More 07-12-2016
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Homelessness and Justice-Involved Youth
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange issues warning that the U.S. is failing its children Read More 07-11-2016
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Is Criminal Justice Reform Another Victim of Last Week's Tragic Events?
The Marshall Project reports on why reform measures may now be "under siege" Read More 07-10-2016
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The Case for Rethinking Placing People on Sex Offender Registries
Most people on the registry will not commit another sex crime, or go back to prison when released Read More 07-08-2016
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When a For-Profit Prison Transport Company Vehicle Turns into a Hearse for Its Occupants
The New York Times reports on Private Prisoner Vans' Long Road of Neglect Read More 07-07-2016
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A Formerly Incarcerated Lawyer Seeks, and Finds, Redemption as Founder of Progressive Prison Ministries, Inc.
PPI is the first prison ministry in the country that is committed to counseling people who committed white-collar crimes and their families Read More 07-06-2016
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America's Dirty Little Secret: The Female Prison Population Increased 800 Percent over the Past Three Decades
Despite this alarming statistic, the topic is seemingly ignored in criminal justice reform circles Read More 07-05-2016
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Do Hungry Kids Grow Up to Be Violent Adults?
Study finds that reducing hunger in children helps strengthen impulse control, thus reducing violence in adulthood Read More 07-04-2016
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President of the Vera Institute Makes Case for Providing Public Housing to Formerly Incarcerated People
Studies show that formerly incarcerate people who have affordable housing are less likely to go back to prison Read More 07-01-2016
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The Rise in Arrests for Drug Crimes Among Juvenile Girls
Overall, young females make up 30 percent of all juvenile arrests Read More 06-30-2016
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P.R.I.D.E. Program Teaches Justice-Involved Individuals Entrepreneurial Skills
The recidivism rate for graduates of this innovative program is far below the national average Read More 06-29-2016
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Advocates for Formerly Incarcerated People Push for More Businesses to be "Felony Friendly"
Finding a job isn't easy for those with a criminal history Read More 06-28-2016
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Undercover Correctional Officer at Private Prison Tells His Story
Shocking revelations about violence, neglect, and unprofessionalism might make you wonder if contracts with private prison should be abolished Read More 06-27-2016
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Pleading the Sixth: SCOTUS Decision Exposes Unequal Justice for Native Americans
Double standard of justice applies to indigent Native defendants Read More 06-24-2016
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Piper Kerman on "Horrific" Violations Associated with Private Prisons
Orange is the New Black author relates how private prisons cost taxpayers millions while safety and human rights violations abound Read More 06-23-2016
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Victoria Law on Aging, Sick and Incarcerated: The Need for Compassionate Release
Federal compassionate release program described by OIG as "poorly managed and implemented inconsistently" Read More 06-21-2016
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Updated Report Compares Rates of Incarceration in All 50 States and the District of Columbia to the Rest of the World
All states deemed to be "out of step" with the international community Read More 06-20-2016
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(Updated 7-25-16)Virginia GOP Files to Remove 200,000 People with a Criminal Record from Voter Registry
Republican leaders are at odds with Democratic Governor’s executive order granting voting rights to those who completed their sentence Read More 06-18-2016
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The Color of Justice: Racial and Ethnic Disparity in State Prisons
Sentencing Project report offers solid recommendations for eliminating racial disparity in America’s criminal justice system Read More 06-16-2016
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Returning Citizens: Immigrants From Our Own Country
Prison volunteer Dick Sederquist reflects on newly released people seeking the American Dream Read More 06-15-2016
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Mothers are at the Forefront of Challenging the Juvenile Justice System to Bring about Meaningful Reform
"Homegrown leaders" are making sure their voices are heard and their proposals implemented Read More 06-14-2016
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Radiothon to Focus on Clemency and Criminal Justice Issues
Follow-up to White House meeting to include formerly incarcerated people, bi-partisan government representatives, criminal justice reform advocates, and celebrities Read More 06-14-2016
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Office for Victims of Crime to Administer Several Awards from $600,000 to $1.5 Million
Deadline for Applications is looming for funding for "identifying promising practices in responding to communities impacted by violence" Read More 06-13-2016
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By the Numbers: Parole Release and Revocation Across 50 States
Extensive data offers state-by-state comparison of prisons and parole populations Read More 06-12-2016
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The Low-Down on How the User-Pay Justice System Fuels Mass Incarceration
Tacked on fees at the front- and back-end of the justice system keeps indigent people in jail, and poses a heavy burden on taxpayers Read More 06-10-2016
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Faith-Based Leaders Call for End to Solitary Confinement
Push for reform of solitary confinement polices called "moral effort" Read More 06-09-2016
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Soft Skills Builder Provides Employment Tips for Justice-Involved Individuals
Blogs offer helpful information for justice-involved people and career specialists who work with them Read More 06-08-2016
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One in Four Formerly Incarcerated People Face "Second Prison" Upon Release
Lost economic output from collateral consequences is $65 billion annually Read More 06-07-2016
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The MacArthur Foundation is Offering a $100 Million Dollar Grant to Solve Society’s Biggest Problem
Mass incarceration destroys is a huge problem that destroys communities, nations, and budgets Read More 06-06-2016
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Five Ways to Reduce Recidivism
More emphasis on reintegration could help end mass incarceration Read More 06-03-2016
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New Report Provides Data on All Types of Correctional Control on a State-by- State Basis
Pie charts for all 50 states shows how many people are locked up (and where) and how many people are in each state's justice system Read More 06-02-2016
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New Book Draws Direct Line from the War on Poverty to the War on Crime
In the era from Presidents Kennedy to Carter some of the most punitive criminal justice policies against African Americans were implemented Read More 06-01-2016
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Report: New Trends in State Sentencing and Corrections 2014-2015
Forty-six states implemented 201 bills, executive orders, and ballot initiatives making for significant reforms Read More 05-31-2016
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Post Incarceration Syndrome: A Precursor to Recidivism?
Stages of PICS include hopelessness, immobilizing fear, anger, and impulse violence Read More 05-30-2016
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States Consider Loosening Stranglehold on Time Limits Associated with the Federal Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA)
Parents who are incarcerated are fighting adoption of their children under AFSA guidelines Read More 05-27-2016
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Office of Inspector General Releases Findings of Investigation of "Untimely Releases" Of People in Federal Prisons
Staff error and "situations beyond the BOP’s control" account for 4,340 untimely releases over five year period Read More 05-26-2016
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Risk Assessments: Fair or Racist?
One software program scores African Americans as higher risks to commit more crimes than whites Read More 05-25-2016
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Nicole Porter: Expanding Public Safety in the Era of Black Lives Matter
The belief that public safety policies must solely be connected to arrests and prison needs to be reexamined, says noted criminal justice reform advocate Read More 05-24-2016
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An Ignored Report by Surgeon General Predicted Prison System Health Crisis That's Rampant Today
Criminalization instead of treatment of the mentally ill and people with addictions has cost untold damage to communities and budgets Read More 05-23-2016
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Unsettling Report on the Aging of America’s State Prison Population
There’s been an 82 percent increase in people over 55 years of age sent to prison in just a 10 year span Read More 05-20-2016
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Crimmigation: What Does It Mean and Is There a Solution?
Forty Percent of Federal Prosecutions are for an immigration offense Read More 05-19-2016
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A Novel, and Healthy, Way to Reduce Recidivism
Access to Medicaid while incarcerated makes for a smoother transition back into the community post release Read More 05-18-2016
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What We Should Know, But Don't, About the Criminal Justice System
The Marshall Project offers up 13 questions that no one, including the Government, can answer Read More 05-17-2016
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Are District Attorneys Impeding Criminal Justice Reform?
ACLU of Oregon report accuses most prosecutors of having a strong self-interest to maintain more power than judges Read More 05-16-2016
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Detaining the Poor: How Money Bail Perpetuates an Endless Cycle of Poverty and Jail Time
Prison Policy Initiative report offers solid recommendations for ending the vicious cycles Read More 05-13-2016
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Twenty-Five States That Have the Highest Cost Per Person Behind Bars
Is your state on the list? Read More 05-12-2016
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A College's Award-Winning Work Force Development Program for Formerly Incarcerated People
Reuniting families and finding employment are just two components of Quinebaug Valley Community College's STRIDE reintegration program Read More 05-11-2016
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Report: One Out of Seven People Living with HIV Will Enter a Jail or Prison Each Year
Which state is "ground zero" for the dual epidemics of HIV and incarceration? Read More 05-10-2016
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The Final Report of the Reentry Employment Opportunities Benchmarking Study
Lessons in Reentry from successful programs and participants Read More 05-09-2016
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People with a Felony Conviction Often Barred from Obtaining Occupational Licenses
States should reconsider blanket denial of occupational licenses in order to reduce poverty and recidivism among reintegrating citizens Read More 05-07-2016
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The Office of Justice is Changing Its Language Regarding Formerly Incarcerated People, Shouldn't You?
Terms such as convict, felon, offender, and inmate can be replaced with less stigmatizing words Read More 05-06-2016
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Why America's Conspiracy Laws Need to Be Changed Now
Critics say conspiracy laws make it easy for prosecutors to abuse their power Read More 05-05-2016
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Reflections on Mother's Day: Two Reports on How Children Are Negatively Impacted When a Parent is Incarcerated
Little thought is given to the children left behind when parents are locked up Read More 05-03-2016
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Root & Rebound Offers Help to People with Criminal Records Attempting to Overcome Legal Barriers
The organization is seeking to partner with others to bring their unique model to other states Read More 05-02-2016
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How Mass Incarceration Inhibits Wealth for Justice-Involved Individuals and Destroys the Economy
Two reports reveal how mass incarceration negatively affects the lives of individuals and the nation itself Read More 04-29-2016
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Illinois Prosecutor Helps Arrestees Prove Their Innocence Before Trial
"Revolutionary" pre-conviction program is one-of-a-kind in U.S. Read More 04-28-2016
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Connecticut to Offer Methadone Treatment in All Jails Statewide
People in CT prisons who qualify will also be offered methadone up to two months prior to being released Read More 04-27-2016
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Are People with Felony Convictions Good Workers?
Civilian employers who are often loathe to hire people with a criminal record might be surprised at the answer Read More 04-26-2016
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Center for Community Alternatives Announces the Launch of Project New Opportunity
Program helps people released from federal prison under the "Drugs Minus Two" sentencing guidelines changes Read More 04-25-2016
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Just In Time for the November Elections Over 200,000 People with Felony Convictions Have Their Voting Rights Restored
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe's executive order will also restore other rights and privileges Read More 04-23-2016
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Former Policy Advisor Makes Recommendations for Reducing the Federal Prison Population
Federal Prison population increased 786% in 33 years Read More 04-22-2016
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First-Ever National Organization Created and Led By Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Woman and Girls Launched
National Council of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls wants to assure their voices are included in creating policies and practices Read More 04-21-2016
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Is Less More When It Comes to Juvenile Probation?
New studies show more effective ways to keep juveniles from reoffending Read More 04-19-2016
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White House Launches the Fair Chance Business Pledge
Companies signing the pledge support hiring some of the 70 million Americans with criminal records Read More 04-18-2016
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Susan Sered: "Coerced Addiction Treatment Has Many Victims"
Scholar and author calls criminalization and medicalization two sides of the same coin Read More 04-15-2016
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MacArthur Foundation Disburses Grants of $1.5M to $3.5M to 11 Jurisdictions to Reduce Jail Populations
MacArthur’s Safety and Justice Challenge is creating local models of criminal justice reform across America Read More 04-14-2016
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Pastor Sues Alabama for Restrictive New Law That Bars Providing Sex Offenders from Transitional Housing on His Church Property
His was the only county and only program in Alabama to which the new law applied Read More 04-13-2016
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People with Past Criminal Records May See Some Relief in Obtaining Housing
HUD offers new guidance, and a warning, to private landlords Read More 04-12-2016
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In the Spotlight: The College & Community Fellowship Helps Formerly Incarcerated Women Obtain College Degrees
CCF goes beyond academic support to help formerly incarcerated women transition back into the community Read More 04-11-2016
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Criminal (In)justice: A Cost Analysis of Wrongful Convictions, Errors, and Failed Prosecutions in California's Criminal Justice System
Flawed convictions caused 692 adults a total of 2,000 years in prison at a cost to taxpayers of $282 billion Read More 04-08-2016
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Comprehensive Report Looks at Recidivism Issues of Formerly Incarcerated People Who Exited the Federal System
United States Sentencing Commission report found age when released and criminal history were key factors in recidivism rates Read More 04-07-2016
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Report Shows Why Building a New Women's Jail in Massachusetts Is Not the Best Idea
Coalition against the new jail decries the costs on women, their children, and taxpayers Read More 04-06-2016
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Waiting, Worrying, and Grasping for Hope: Families of Those Seeking Clemency
BBC news highlights daughters whose mothers will die in prison if the President denies them clemency Read More 04-05-2016
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Shocking Report on Probationers and Parolees: "Get to Work or Go to Jail"
Every day 9,000 people are behind bars for violating probation or parole employment requirements Read More 04-04-2016
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Controversial Massachusetts Law Suspending Driver's License of Those Convicted of a Drug Crime Repealed
Law was seen as a major barrier of successful reintegration Read More 04-01-2016
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Federal Judge Creates Federal Certificate of Rehabilitation for Woman He Sentenced
Although no such document existed, Federal Judge John Gleeson believes the federal system should offer them Read More 03-31-2016
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Ninety Percent of Youths in Juvenile Justice System Were Previously Exposed to Violence
Community-based behavioral treatment shown to yield better results than incarceration Read More 03-31-2016
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Can Mens Rea (Guilty Mind) Provisions Let People Who Commit White Collar Crimes Off the Hook?
Two bills could increase burden of proof for prosecutors in certain crimes Read More 03-30-2016
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People Behind Bars Lift Their Voices Up in Song to Tell Their Stories
Songs and stories by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men and women to be featured on album decrying racism in the criminal justice system Read More 03-29-2016
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A Look at the History of the Oldest Women's Prison in U.S. by the Women Who Now Reside There
When the women researched the prison's history they uncovered a much darker version than the accepted white-washed account Read More 03-28-2016
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Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2016
Prison Policy Institute report is updated in 2016 with latest facts and statistics Read More 03-24-2016
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Learning from Experience: A Guide to Social Impact Bond Investing
New report from MDRC provides valuable information on social impact bonds Read More 03-23-2016
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Formerly Incarcerated Moms Fight for Reforms to Save Families
Victoria Law lists four policies that can prevent formerly incarcerated women from losing their children, their jobs, and housing Read More 03-22-2016
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The Dangers When the Criminal Justice System Becomes the Mental Health System
Report states person with untreated mental illness is 16 times more likely to be killed by police than other civilians Read More 03-21-2016
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Department of Justice Designates April 24-30, 2016 as National Reentry Week
DOJ encourages local communities to join U.S. Attorneys' Offices and BOP in holding events for reintegrating people Read More 03-18-2016
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Prison Photos: A Deep Look into Their Importance
With visits uncertain and sometimes rare, a photo taken with loved ones allows a visual connection and some solace to a person behind bars Read More 03-17-2016
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When Victims Experience Re-Victimization in the Courtroom
Court room appearances often leave victims re-traumatized Read More 03-16-2016
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Native American Girls Over-Represented in Juvenile Detention Jails
Culturally specific programs are lacking for indigenous women and girls trapped in the criminal justice system Read More 03-15-2016
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(Updated April 15, 2016) Drive Change Hires, Teaches and Empowers Young People Coming Out of Jail and Prison
The social enterprise food truck employs reintegrating young people while teaching social and business skills Read More 03-14-2016
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Non Partisan Reform...Here's What the Right Has to Say
Attendees at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference hear call for criminal justice reform Read More 03-11-2016
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Hawaii Considering Giving People in Prison the Right to Vote
Helping incarcerated people take part in election process might make them feel less disenfranchised, say advocates Read More 03-10-2016
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Court Halts Cap on Prison Phone Calls
Families of people in prison will continue to feel the financial strain of high phone rates Read More 03-09-2016
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Fatal Neglect: How ICE Inspections Ignore Deaths in Detention
Report claims ICE maintains a broken system with tragic consequences Read More 03-08-2016
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Reform Advocates Targeting 24 States That Put Juveniles in Solitary Confinement
Studies reveal long-term psychological damage to juveniles held in solitary confinement Read More 03-07-2016
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Reconnecting Disconnected Youth to Education and Jobs
Paper reveals focuses on connecting young people 16-24 to school and jobs Read More 03-04-2016
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What Happens When You're Gay, Incarcerated and Under the Care and Custody of Homophobes
One man shares his story without hope that anti-gay sentiments will be eradicated throughout the American prison system Read More 03-03-2016
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To Reduce Crime, Stop Charging Children as Adults
Call for New York and North Carolina to raise the age gaining momentum Read More 03-02-2016
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Successful Entrepreneurs and Successful Criminals Have Something in Common
Entrepreneurs, small business owners and others can find themselves steps away from a prison cell Read More 03-01-2016
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New Report Shows How Criminal Justice System Fails LGBT People
Report covers entry into the system, issues faced while in the system and problems that follow after conviction Read More 02-29-2016
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New York State Bar Association Calls for Enhancing Programs to Assist Formerly Incarcerated People in Building Successful Lives After Prison
NYSBA recommendations include diversion programs, employment initiatives, and discharge planning early on in incarceration Read More 02-26-2016
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Report: First-Episode Incarceration: Creating a Recovery-Informed Framework for Integrated Mental Health and Criminal Justice Responses
Early intervention programs can reduce the incarceration of people with serious mental illness Read More 02-25-2016
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Prison Legal News Releases Prison Education Guide
New comprehensive resource aids people in prison in finding the best programs for their academic needs Read More 02-24-2016
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Albert Woodfox Free After 45 Years in One of the Country's Most Notorious Prisons
After spending nearly all of his time in solitary confinement Woodfox's dream comes true Read More 02-22-2016
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What It’s like to be Married to Someone Convicted of a Sex Crime
Being on a sex offender registry has long-reaching repercussions for the person on it and his or her loved ones Read More 02-22-2016
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Ten Renowned Economists Join Brennan Center's Economic Advisory Board
Fiscal costs of mass incarceration "tip of the iceberg" Read More 02-19-2016
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Infographic Reveals Just How Much Private Prisons Profit in America
Private prisons squeeze money out of the U.S. criminal justice system at every level Read More 02-18-2016
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Judge Makes Bold and Honest Statement Concerning the Need to Reevaluate Sentences
Connecticut Judge Stefan R. Underhill calls for legislation that would provide sentenced defendants the right to petition for a sentence reduction Read More 02-17-2016
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Why Policy Reform Proposals Must Be Rewritten to Do More for Women Who Committed a Violent Crime
Legislators are ignoring the thousands of women who are deserving of a second chance Read More 02-16-2016
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New Federal Prison for Women in Alabama Hit by EF2 Tornado
Information on the well-being of women held at the prison is lacking Read More 02-15-2016
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Pennsylvania Prison System Offers Childhood Resource Centers in Visiting Rooms
Information on early childhood education programs provided to caregivers of children with incarcerated parents Read More 02-12-2016
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Report: The State of Sentencing Reform 2015
The Sentencing Project covers the latest developments in sentencing, parole and probation, collateral consequences, and juvenile justice reform Read More 02-11-2016
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Override of Maryland Governor's Veto Restores Voting Rights to 4,000 with Felony Convictions
Nationwide felony disenfranchisement prevents 5.85 million people with a felony conviction from casting a ballot during elections Read More 02-10-2016
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The Latest Scarlett Letter for People Convicted of Sexual Offenses
Obama signs bill that identifies those convicted of a sex crime via marking their passports Read More 02-09-2016
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Mayors to Weigh-In at Up Coming Crime in America Symposium
Other participants represent various federal, state, municipal and private agencies and organizations Read More 02-07-2016
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Record Number of Exonerations in 2015
Exonerations based on various reasons, including false confessions and law enforcement misconduct Read More 02-06-2016
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Transforming Prisons, Restoring Lives
Final Recommendations of the Charles Colson Task Force on Federal Corrections Read More 02-06-2016
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Pew: States at a Crossroads on Criminal Justice Reform
“Tough on Crime” policies have been disregarded in favor of more effective and just approach Read More 02-02-2016
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MDRC Report: A Successful Prisoner Reentry Program Expands Lessons from the Replication of the Center for Employment Opportunities
The following overview of the report “A Successful Prisoner Reentry Program Expands” was posted on January 14, 2016 by MDRC. Read More 02-02-2016
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When the Media and Society Refuse to Give Someone a Second Chance
Focusing on one’s past mistakes, rather than accomplishments, is counterproductive and harmful to all Read More 02-01-2016
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The Disturbing and Prevalent Sexual Abuse Female Correctional Officers Face at the Hands of Fellow Officers
Fearing retaliation and loss of job, female correctional officers often don’t report sexual abuse by coworkers Read More 01-29-2016
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An Insider’s Report on the Federal Bureau of Prison’s Experimental Prison Units
Are people placed in Communications Management Units (CMUs) denied due process? Read More 01-28-2016
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Bexar County Detention Center Parenting Program Helps Moms Behind Bars Connect with Their Children
Mothers and Their Children (MATCH) program still going strong after 30 years Read More 01-27-2016
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Supreme Court Rules Ban on Life Sentences for Juveniles Retroactive
Obama also issued a ban on solitary confinement for juveniles incarcerated in the federal prison system Read More 01-26-2016
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David H. Kerr: Why "Treat and Release" Drug Programs are Destined to Fail
Long-term programs help people with addictions navigate long road to recovery Read More 01-20-2016
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Alaska Draws Up Plans to Reduce Expanding Prison Population
Recommendations include re-examining the bail bond system and revising drug laws Read More 01-20-2016
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Supreme Court Rules Against Florida’s Death Penalty Law
Four-hundred people on Florida’s death row await clarification of what Court's decision will mean for them Read More 01-20-2016
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San Francisco School District Developing Programs and Curricula Aimed at Children with Incarcerated Parents
Providing supportive services to the school children and connecting incarcerated parents with their children and teachers is goal of innovative program Read More 01-20-2016
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The Disturbing Lack of Latinas on Obama’s Clemency List
Surely there are a number of Latinas in federal prison who deserve clemency Read More 01-19-2016
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Shelby County, Tennessee Mental Health Court Inaugurated
People with serious, on-going mental health issues to be given option of treatment instead of incarceration Read More 01-18-2016
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The Case for Medication-Assisted Drug Treatment in Prisons and Jails
Two-thirds of people who are incarcerated in America have an addiction to drugs or alcohol Read More 01-15-2016
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RAND: The Case for Correctional Education in U.S. Prisons
Report shows every dollar spent on educating incarcerated people saves five dollars of re-incarceration costs Read More 01-14-2016
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FAMM: Sentencing Commission Amends the Career Offender Guideline and Publishes New Proposed Amendments
Amendment will not be retroactive to the dismay of many sentencing reform advocates Read More 01-13-2016
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Marc Maurer on Why New Presidential Administration Should Consider a 20-Year Cap on Most Sentences
Executive Director of the Sentencing Project reveals that one in nine prisoners is serving a life sentence Read More 01-12-2016
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Shocking Investigative Report Describes Horrors at Largest Prison for Women In U.S.
Miami Herald finds rampant sexual, physical and mental abuse by corrections staff common Read More 01-11-2016
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Is Investing in Private Prisons Morally Wrong?
American Friends Committee calls for divestment from companies that make a profit off of the misery of incarceration Read More 01-08-2016
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Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy Praised as Innovative Criminal Justice Policy Maker
Malloy rapidly being recognized as rising star in policy reform Read More 01-07-2016
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Prosecutors in Juvenile System Weigh-in on Policy Reform
"It’s far easier to build strong youth than it is to fix broken adults" is the new reasoning Read More 01-06-2016
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Why Restoring the Right to Vote to Formerly Incarcerated People Can Be the Impetus for Changing Thousands of Lives
Can giving a person a second chance be meaningful if the right to vote is denied? Read More 01-05-2016
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Crime in 2015: A Preliminary Analysis
Brennan Center for Justice report finds little change in crime rate in 2015 Read More 01-04-2016
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Mic: 2015 Was the Beginning of the End of Mass Incarceration
Obama, Black Lives Matter and bi-partisan coalitions touted as some of the major players in policy changes Read More 01-01-2016
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The Top 10 Domestic Drug Policy Stories of 2015 from Drug War Chronicle
Policy reform, record number of overdose deaths, and release of 6,000 people with drug convictions are some of what made national news this year Read More 12-31-2015
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Report: Disabilities among Prison and Jail Inmates
Study finds almost one-third of people in prison and jail declared a disability in 2011-2012 Read More 12-30-2015
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When Dying Alone in Prison Is Too Harsh a Sentence
As many of us look forward to the New Year some in prison know a lonely death awaits them Read More 12-29-2015
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New Coalition Brings Conservatives and Liberals Together in Fight for Criminal Justice Reform
Annual $80 billion spent on incarceration is unifying factor to bring about reform Read More 12-28-2015
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ACLU-New Hampshire Sues New Hampshire DOC for Banning of Greeting Cards and Drawings
Blanket rejection of greeting cards, postcards, drawings and prayer cards due to fear of contraband is seen as unconstitutional Read More 12-24-2015
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The Missing Organizational Dimension of Prisoner Reentry
Report finds reentry organizations can play pivotal role in shaping the moral lives of formerly incarcerated people Read More 12-23-2015
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New York Governor to Pardon Some New Yorkers Who Committed a Crime at Ages 16-17
First-in-Nation act will help remove barriers for those who were convicted of a misdemeanor or non-violent crime Read More 12-22-2015
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Connecticut Prison Will Be First In U.S. for Those aged 18-25
Prison will focus on brain development of young adults Read More 12-21-2015
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President Obama Grants Commutations of Sentence to 95 People
The President also pardoned two others Read More 12-21-2015
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Paul Heroux: We Have No Idea Which Prison Programs Are Reducing Recidivism in America
Massachusetts State Representative claims evidence-based programs are not "one-size-fits-all" Read More 12-18-2015
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In Our Own Backyard: Confronting Growth and Disparities in American Jails
Jail populations grew four-fold over 45 years Read More 12-17-2015
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Why People in Prison and Jail Should Be Enrolled in Medicaid
Reasons include promoting easier access to health care by returning citizens and states receiving more federal funds Read More 12-16-2015
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(Update 12-18-15: Ramona Brant to be Free on 4-16-16) A Battered Woman Fights Against Her Life Sentence
Even Ramona Brant's judge opposed such a harsh sentence Read More 12-15-2015
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Removing Barriers to Opportunity for Parents with Criminal Records and Their Children
Parental incarceration can inflict long-term damage on children Read More 12-14-2015
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Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2015
The Prison Policy Initiative report clarifies why 2.3 million people are locked up in America Read More 12-13-2015
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A Second Look at Electronic Monitoring
Report claims electric monitoring (EM) should not be used as a condition of parole, probation or pre-trial Read More 12-11-2015
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Fifty State Teams Gather to Develop Plans for Improving Youth Outcomes in Each State Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile incarceration rates are down but re-arrest rates are skyrocketing Read More 12-09-2015
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National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Created
Formerly incarcerated women convene to use collective voices to improve the outcome of women and girls behind bars Read More 12-08-2015
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Moving Beyond "Ban the Box"
The Legal Action Center offers four steps to expand fair chance hiring practices Read More 12-07-2015
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The Steep Cost of Incarceration on Women of Color
Costs associated with incarceration strangle families financially Read More 12-04-2015
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Pew: Prison Time Surges for Federal Inmates
Average period of confinement doubles, costing taxpayers $2.7 billion a year Read More 12-03-2015
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Are More Programs Needed for Girls Enmeshed in the Juvenile Punishment System?
Girls detained in juvenile justice system 5 times more likely to die by 29-years old Read More 12-02-2015
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Women Behind Bars
What is the story behind the 206,000 women locked up in America’s jails and prisons? Read More 12-01-2015
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States Starting to Reconsider Putting Juveniles on Sex Offender Registries
Some states put young people on adult registries when they turn 18 even when they committed the crime as a child Read More 11-30-2015
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Report Calls for "Simple, But Courageous Steps" to Be Taken to Reduce Growing Number of Elderly People in Prison
Statistics show that formerly incarcerated people over 50-years old have a low recidivism rate and pose little public safety concerns Read More 11-27-2015
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Report: As Many Americans Have Criminal Records as College Diplomas
Having a criminal record greatly reduces one's chance of obtaining employment Read More 11-25-2015
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First Do No Harm: Advancing Public Health in Policing Practices
New report offers recommendations for eliminating disconnect between police and public health systems Read More 11-24-2015
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Justice Policy Institute: Good Reasons to Raise the Age For Juvenile Justice
Juvenile justice systems that promote rehabilitation increase public safety outcomes Read More 11-23-2015
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If Your State Was a Country Where Would It Rank on the Global List of the Incarceration Rate of Women?
Report and infographic explains America’s over incarceration of women in the global context Read More 11-20-2015
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House Judiciary Committee Approves Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act
Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) will press for eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for those with nonviolent crimes Read More 11-19-2015
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Will Three Days of Forced Incarceration Cure a Person of Opioid addiction?
Massachusetts Governor calls for holding people against their will to “cure” them of their drug habit Read More 11-18-2015
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Are the Millions Spent on Negative State Court Election Ads Causing Judges to Shy Away from Finding For the Defendant?
A new report shows 82% of attack ads on judges and candidates focused on criminal justice issues, mostly using scare tactics Read More 11-17-2015
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Study Highlights Little State Oversight of Educational Services Provided to Incarcerated Youth
Reading and math skills of incarcerated youth fall far below grade level Read More 11-16-2015
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Engaging Disconnected Young People in Education and Work
Almost half of Project Rise participants had a criminal history Read More 11-13-2015
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Toolkit Assists Service Providers to Survey Women and Girls about Traumatic Experiences that Impact Health
Many justice-involved females have Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) that negatively impact health and well-being Read More 11-12-2015
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Healing the Whole Family of a Person with an Addiction
Be A Loving Mirror (BALM) program helps loved ones of people who abuse substances gain control of their own lives Read More 11-11-2015
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Connecticut Governor Unveils Innovative Ideas about Veterans and Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System
Dannel Malloy opens special unit for veterans in prison, and seeks to raise the age of juvenile justice system jurisdiction to 20 Read More 11-10-2015
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A Must Read Report Details How the War on Drugs Harms Our Veterans
To truly honor our veterans we must stop incarcerating them and instead offer the mental health and substance abuse treatment they require Read More 11-09-2015
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New Report Reveals What Happens to Children When Parents Are Locked Up
Researchers found that five million children in America had at least one parent locked up at any given time Read More 11-06-2015
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Can Year-Round Day Light Savings Time Reduce Crime?
Research shows DST credited with S59 million in social cost savings from reduced number of robberies Read More 11-04-2015
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Police in Classrooms: What Are the Alternatives?
The viral video of a girl being pushed over and slammed to the ground by a School Resource Officer has opened up the conversation if SROs are the best option Read More 11-03-2015
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Weill Cornell Medicine Awarded $10 Million to Study Substance Abuse and Brain Development in Adolescents
1,100 children will be followed starting at ages 9-10 Read More 11-02-2015
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FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces New Actions to Promote Rehabilitation and Reintegration for the Formerly-Incarcerated
New actions created to remove barriers to successful reintegration Read More 11-02-2015
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Brennan Center for Justice Proposes "Reverse Mass Incarceration Act"
Washington urged to scrap present incarceration policy in exchange for "Decarceration Act" Read More 10-30-2015
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Well Known Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Creates Petition for Clemency for Women Not Affected by Mass Release of Federal Prisoners
Women sentenced to decades or life behind bars hope that petition will make it into President’s hands for consideration of clemency Read More 10-29-2015
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Formerly Incarcerated Person Now Teaches Reintegrating Citizens "How to Live a Resilient Life"
Dwight Dickerson offers techniques on reaching positive goals after incarceration that might benefit the 6,000 people who were just released en masse Read More 10-28-2015
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Helping At-Risk Youth Resist Pressure to Join Gangs
Despite some difficulties, Gang Resistance Education and Training program is rated as "promising" Read More 10-27-2015
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Federal Communications Commission Votes to Cap Phone Call Rates for People Who Are Incarcerated
14 Years after original petition for fair rates was denied, price gouging is halted Read More 10-26-2015
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Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS)
Parole officers take on role as mentors and it seems to help in reducing recidivism but some clients see EPICS as “a trap” Read More 10-23-2015
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Report Reveals Most People in Prison are Incarcerated Over 100 Miles Away from Home
Policy recommendations offered to keep families from being unduly isolated Read More 10-22-2015
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Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Join Prosecutors to Reduce Incarceration (Updated 10-22-15)
Why Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration is pushing for strong reform policies Read More 10-21-2015
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New Institute for Innovation in Prosecution Announced
IIP’s goal is to push forward policies that promote “the very best in justice innovation” Read More 10-20-2015
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Participants in Harlem Parole Reentry Court 60 Percent Less Likely to Be Reconvicted
Seventy-five percent of Parole Court's participants are also gainfully employed or in school Read More 10-18-2015
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A Public Safety Officer Who Views Incarceration as the Last Resort
As a prosecutor Paul Henderson believed a "victory" for his office meant helping to turn a defendant's life around Read More 10-16-2015
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As People in Prison Grow Older, Health Care Costs Gobble Up Corrections Budgets
Number of people in prison 55 or older increased 250 percent in 15 years Read More 10-15-2015
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Andrea James: Building a Prison-to-Purpose-Pipeline for Women
Inspiring formerly incarcerated women to push for policy change is just one of the ways the activist works to end over-incarceration of females Read More 10-14-2015
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Rise in Opiate Abuse (and Incarceration for Same) Attributed to Spike in Foster Care
Several states look toward treatment options and support services to keep families intact Read More 10-13-2015
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Innocent Until Proven Guilty, So Why Do a Half Million Unconvicted People Remain in Jail Each Day?
Massachusetts is taking on bail system that targets people of color and the poor Read More 10-12-2015
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The Suspension Penalty and What Helps Kids Get Back on Track to Graduate
Those who drop out of school after being suspended have less chance of obtaining middle class status as adults Read More 10-09-2015
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Families Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism
Women Who Never Give-Up Host "Project Freedom" Annual Symposium Read More 10-07-2015
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Understanding Mass Incarceration: A People's Guide to the Key Civil Rights Struggle of Our Time
James Kilgore speaks on justice reinvestment and how communities are uniting to push politicians to eliminate the root causes of incarceration Read More 10-06-2015
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News Flash: Department of Justice to Release 6,000 Federal Prisoners by November 2, 2015 (Updated 10-11-15)
"Drugs Minus Two" sentencing action will open the door for thousands more by November 2016 Read More 10-06-2015
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Bold Reentry Plan Wins $1 Million Grant
The City of New Haven CT has been awarded a $1,000,000 Grant by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to Reduce Recidivism Read More 10-05-2015
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Utah’s 2015 Policy Reforms Expected to Eliminate Projected Prison Growth Over 20 Years
Decreasing incarceration for nonviolent offenses, reducing length of prison stays and increasing support for people on parole are some of the measures that will save taxpayers $500 million Read More 10-01-2015
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The Sentencing Project: Senate Leaders Reach Deal on Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Momentous Legislation Indicates "Tough on Crime" Days are Over Read More 10-01-2015
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The Shocking Treatment of Pregnant Women in America's Penal System
Investigation reveals poor medical care is just the tip of the iceberg encountered by pregnant women in prison Read More 09-30-2015
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On Pre Trial Status, Work Release, Probation or Parole? There’s an App for That
Louisiana Sheriff's Department calls new monitoring system more cost effective than incarceration and more "dignified" than wearing an ankle monitoring device Read More 09-29-2015
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The Fight to Repeal HIV Criminalization Laws
In 33 States "exposing" someone to HIV is a criminal offense punishable by decades in prison Read More 09-28-2015
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Increasing Job Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated Black Men
Job training programs help chip away at barriers that people with a criminal history encounter Read More 09-25-2015
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Nkechi Taifa: Lengthy Sentences: Cruel and "Usual"” Punishment
Decades behind bars for first-time drug offenses should no longer be the norm Read More 09-24-2015
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One Woman's Story of Finding Faith and Strength While in Solitary Confinement
The words of her mother, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, echoed in her head Read More 09-23-2015
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Historic Hearing Set Between Suffolk County Sheriff and Boston City Council at Suffolk County House of Correction
Topics to be discussed include mass incarceration, reintegration, recidivism and racial disparity Read More 09-22-2015
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In Case You Missed It: Mothers Serving Long-Term Drug Sentences Call for Clemency
Facing dying in prison, women beg for the President to reexamine their cases and sentences Read More 09-21-2015
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Innovative Program Helps Women with Felony Charges Stay Out of Prison
Justice Home model is successful, cost effective and can be replicated in other states Read More 09-18-2015
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Reports that Juvenile Justice Advocates Won’t Want to Miss
New research promotes the demand for equity for Black, Latino, female and LGBTQ youth Read More 09-17-2015
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New Report: Who Pays? The True Cost of Incarceration on Families
Families of incarcerated people suffer greatly, and unnecessarily, under America’s punishment system Read More 09-16-2015
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Issues Report on Federal Indigent Defense
9-15-15 Read More 09-15-2015
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From Barbed Wire to Green Fields: Urban Agriculture Provides the Seeds of Change to Formerly Incarcerated People
Providing jobs and healthy food are the goals of urban farming initiatives Read More 09-14-2015
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Using Entrepreneurship and Civic Technology Helps Formerly Incarcerated Get a Second Chance
Formerly incarcerated woman awarded $50,000 to start business accelerator Read More 09-11-2015
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The Call for President Obama to Give Women Clemency
Woman granted clemency is now fighting for the release of the “hardest hit victims of drug war”--women Read More 09-10-2015
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A Prison Sentence Carries Strong Repercussions for Family Members of a Person Convicted of a Crime
The whole family is often the “collateral victim” when a person is incarcerated Read More 09-09-2015
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Bold New Reentry Initiative Created in New Haven, Connecticut
Collaborative project designed to reduce recidivism is announced by stakeholders Read More 09-08-2015
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In Case You Missed It, Prison Labor: Cost Effective or Costly?
Every day is laborious for prison workers who make pennies an hour Read More 09-07-2015
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Shown to Cut Recidivism by 25 – 50 Percent
“The Next Generation of Parole Supervision Model” was developed to train parole officers to use CBT in an effort to find effective ways to help reduce recidivism Read More 09-04-2015
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Critics Say “Kate’s Law” Would Further Burden the Federal Prison System, Already at 133 Percent Capacity
Taxpayers would pay $2 million more annually if “Kate’s Law” is enacted Read More 09-03-2015
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California to Free Thousands from Solitary Confinement After Settling Lawsuit
Most people in isolation were held based on gang affiliations or mental illness Read More 09-02-2015
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A Look at Vendors Who Profit From Mass Incarceration
Businesses that supply prisons and jails get a slice of the $80 billion spent on incarceration each year Read More 09-01-2015
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Evaluation of the Re-Integration of Ex-Offenders (RExO) Program
Evaluation shows mixed results for Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Department of Justice initiative Read More 08-31-2015
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True Juvenile Justice Reform Must Include Needs of LGBTQ Girls
Report finds 40 percent of girls in juvenile justice system consider themselves as LGBTQ or gender non-conforming Read More 08-28-2015
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Center for Disease Control Estimate: One in Three of the 2.2 Million People in U.S. Jails and Prisons Have Hepatitis C
Incarcerated people are taking their battle to get treatment to court Read More 08-27-2015
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California Group Homes for Juveniles Fail to Thoroughly Investigate Serious Complaints
Allegations of sexual abuse, injuries from restraints, and vicious attacks handled poorly, outside investigation finds Read More 08-26-2015
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States That Legalized Marijuana Debate What Constitutes Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Some states allow a small amount of THC in the blood, other states consider any amount of THC to be cause for arrest Read More 08-25-2015
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The Bail Bond Crisis in America
Seventy percent of pre-trail detainees are locked up because they can’t afford bail Read More 08-24-2015
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Obama's Heroin Initiative: “One Step Forward, Two Steps Back”?
Federal resources would be better spent on treatment rather than interdiction, drug reform advocates insist Read More 08-21-2015
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Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Arkansas Faith Summit to Focus on Reintegration
Goal is to have churches adopt formerly incarcerated people and provide moral support Read More 08-20-2015
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What If Prisons Were Fined For High Recidivism Rates?
Hospitals that were fined saw a sharp drop in re-admissions, so can that work in a prison setting? Read More 08-19-2015
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Bureau of Justice Statistics Report: Who is Dying in Custody and Why?
Suicide is the leading cause of death among people in prison Read More 08-18-2015
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“Trauma Informed” Programs: Just a Nifty Catch-Phrase?
Is restraining a woman in prison face down with four-point restraints really more therapeutic for a woman who experienced rape? Read More 08-17-2015
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Report: Studying Deterrence Among High-Risk Adolescents
Research found harsher punishment had little effect in reducing future offenses Read More 08-14-2015
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Breaking News: Connecticut Supreme Court Overturns Death Penalty for All
Eleven men on death row still faced execution under 2012 law Read More 08-13-2015
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Free Her Women’s Justice Advocacy Conference Brings Formerly Incarcerated Women to the Table
Women come together to unite against locking women up when there are clear alternatives Read More 08-12-2015
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Going Beyond “Ban the Box” to Give a Person with a Criminal History a Second Chance
While “Ban the Box” ordinances have opened the door to employment by a crack, a leading conservative policy analyst suggests a way to push it wide open Read More 08-11-2015
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Department of Justice Looks into Boise’s Criminalization of Homeless People
Arresting people for being homeless is not the solution for this growing population Read More 08-10-2015
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Women Inside and Out: Making the Invisible Visible Via Their Own Stories
Artist Charly Swing seeks to weave the stories of incarcerated and previously incarcerated women into art Read More 08-07-2015
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Denying Food Stamps to a Person with a Drug Conviction Hurts Children
States should abolish food stamp ban that only applies to drug crimes Read More 08-06-2015
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Prison Education Programs Reduce Recidivism Up to 16 Percent
Every dollar spent on prison education yields a $4 - $5 savings on re-incarceration costs Read More 08-06-2015
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Second Chance Reauthorization Act Introduced
New legislation also updates Second Chance federal reentry grant programs Read More 08-04-2015
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Coalition for Public Safety: 100 Million Reasons We Need Criminal Justice Reform Now
Fair Justice Summit urges criminal justice reform advocates, policy makers and community members to spring into action Read More 08-03-2015
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Known for Progressive Criminal Justice Reform, Connecticut Takes a Hit on Its Juvenile Justice System
Investigative Report finds children were shackled, put in isolation and had a high rate of suicide attempts Read More 07-31-2015
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Forty Years of Harsh Sentencing Laws May Soon Be Over
Federal system seen as excessively punitive Read More 07-30-2015
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Bi-Partisan Support Brings Back Pell Grants for Some People Who Are Incarcerated
20 Year ban expected to be lifted on Friday Read More 07-29-2015
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Thinking Outside the Cell: Concrete Suggestions for Positive Change
Sociologist Susan Sered’s thoughts on challenging issues of the day Read More 07-28-2015
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How Perceptions of Non-Trustworthiness Can Play a Role in Receiving the Death Penalty
Not looking “trustworthy” can have the severest of consequences Read More 07-27-2015
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Margot Van Sluytman: Restorative Justice is Poetic Justice
He murdered her father but justice for a poet came in an unexpected way Read More 07-24-2015
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Ms. Magazine Blog: What You Won’t See on Orange is the New Black
Every day another 174 women are locked up Read More 07-23-2015
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White House Fact Sheet: Enhancing the Fairness and Effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System
White House lists plans to improve justice system and lists previous accomplishments Read More 07-22-2015
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Mental Illness and Jails: Race is Left Out of the Equation
Lack of cultural competency seen as a key factor for criminalizing mentally ill people of color Read More 07-21-2015
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President Obama: "Mass Incarceration Makes Our Country Worse Off"
Mass incarceration costs taxpayers $80 billion annually Read More 07-20-2015
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A Raw Look at the First Hours after Release from Prison
Eating a “real” meal, taking a bus or buying clothes can be filled with overwhelming anxiety for returning citizens Read More 07-17-2015
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In the Spotlight: FORE, a Pennsylvania Reentry Program on a Small Budget That is Aiding Reintegrating Women in a Big Way
FORE puts its heart and soul into its work helping formerly incarcerated women and their children Read More 07-16-2015
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Childhood Trauma and Its Effects: Implications for Police
Police are being trained to recognize mental health problems among young people who suffered from trauma Read More 07-15-2015
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Disturbing Report Follows the Trail of Girls’ Sexual Abuse to the Prison Pipeline
Young victims of sex trafficking often arrested on prostitution charges Read More 07-14-2015
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Judge Sends Three Children to Juvenile Detention Center for Refusing to Speak with Father
Sending kids to juvenile centers should be used only as the last resort for crimes of a far more serious nature Read More 07-13-2015
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Mayor de Blasio Announces $17.8 Million to Reduce Unnecessary Jail Time for People Waiting for Trial
Initiative will triple the number of individuals who can be supervised in the community instead of paying bail or being detained in jail while waiting for trial Read More 07-10-2015
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State-by-State Health Care Information for Criminal Justice Practitioners
Interactive map provides links to state health systems and health insurance for criminal justice-involved people Read More 07-09-2015
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Procedural Justice: Treating Court-Involved People with Respect Brings Remarkable Results
Newark Judge Victoria Pratt sets mandates that have kept 70% of those who followed them out of jail Read More 07-09-2015
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Report Discloses Several Serious Problems at D.C. Detention and Treatment Facilities
Facility conditions and policies called “alarming,” “inadequate” and in need of immediate corrective action Read More 07-08-2015
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The Results of the Nation’s First Social Impact Bond Experiment Are In
Although program failed to reduce recidivism it is considered a success Read More 07-06-2015
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Five Million Dollar DOL Grant Will Help Formerly Incarcerated People in Detroit Find Employment
Federal, state and city initiative focuses on employment opportunities for youth, veterans, those with disabilities and people with a criminal record Read More 07-03-2015
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The Open Society Foundations: When Pregnancy Leads to a Prison Term
Women who abort spontaneously or through clinical procedures have been incarcerated Read More 07-02-2015
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SCOTUS Strikes Down a Piece of the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA)
Some sentenced under the ACCA may be able to apply for a sentence reduction Read More 07-01-2015
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Excerpt From Resistance Behind Bars Shows Supportive Side of Women who are Incarcerated
From simplest acts of kindness to implementing political actions, women behind bars stand together in time of need Read More 06-30-2015
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White House Humiliates JustLeadershipUSA Founder
Policy sends wrong message to America about second chances Read More 06-29-2015
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Columbia University Becomes First College to Divest from Private Prisons
Student support to divest leads to Columbia’s decision to withdraw $10 million Read More 06-26-2015
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New York City Ends $6.4 Million Contract with Agency That Ran “Close to Home” Initiative for Juveniles
Sites found to be unsecure and improperly supervised Read More 06-25-2015
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The Issues of Females in the Criminal Justice System
Vera Institute of Justice blogs on gender and justice Read More 06-24-2015
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The Corrections System’s Stubborn Refusal to Provide Methadone to People with an Opiate Addiction
Why wait to treat a person when early medicinal intervention can save lives? Read More 06-23-2015
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How Should the Courts Handle Kids Who Commit Crimes?
If a child is not an adult, should the he or she be prosecuted as an adult? Read More 06-22-2015
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Something to Think About This Father’s Day: Dads Who are Incarcerated
Reports of statistics on fathers who are incarcerated and advice to policymakers Read More 06-19-2015
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Idaho, Arkansas, Alaska and Utah Fail to Comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Approximately 216,000 incarcerated adults and juveniles are victims of sexual assault annually Read More 06-18-2015
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Going Beyond the Three R’s of Criminal Justice Reform –Reentry, Reinvestment and Recidivism
Neo-liberalism accused of being a major perpetuator of mass incarceration Read More 06-17-2015
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(Updated June 18, 2015) The Formerly Incarcerated Massachusetts Woman Behind “An Act Providing Community-Based Sentencing Alternatives for Primary Caretakers of Dependent Children”
Andrea James takes her fight to keep women out of prison to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and is selected as a member of the 2015 class of Soros Justice Fellows Read More 06-16-2015
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Kalief Browder’s Suicide is an Indictment on New York City’s Lack of Reentry Plans
Each week a hundred people are released from incarceration to New York City without reentry plans Read More 06-15-2015
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Orange is the New Black is Back and So is the Distortion of the Truth Concerning Women in Prison
The good news is the series will no longer be included in the comedy section of the Emmy Awards Read More 06-12-2015
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“Close to Home” Program for Juveniles: A Good Idea That Turned Problematic
Providing a neighborhood group home for non-violent youths with minor records makes sense, but is not without big problems Read More 06-11-2015
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Strategic Prosecution: An Approach to Reducing the Consequences of the Existing Criminal Justice System
Will prosecutors be willing to “reconceptionize” their thinking in order to play an important role in reducing consequences of the existing criminal justice system? Read More 06-10-2015
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Kalief Browder: An American Criminal Justice Horror Story Just Got Worse
Browder’s story of the failure of the criminal justice system was cited as “compulsory reading” for elected officials Read More 06-09-2015
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Can Housing People Released from Prison in a New Neighborhood Stem Recidivism?
Study finds recidivism rate jumps when people released from prison end up in just a few disadvantaged communities Read More 06-08-2015
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What If Someone Commits a Sex Crime and They Are Not Josh Duggar?
Massachusetts State Representative speaks on the need to review existing policies on sex crimes Read More 06-05-2015
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Participatory Defense: What You Can Do If You or a Loved One is Arrested
“Participatory defense” movement is empowering people to press for a more just punishment system Read More 06-04-2015
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Women Jailed at Rikers Island Not Receiving Acceptable Health Care from Contracted Provider
Pharmaceutical errors, delayed care and negligence cited Read More 06-03-2015
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A Look at the Consequences of Prison Overcrowding
Forced gang association, sexual assaults, violence against corrections officers and people who are incarcerated leads to “dysfunctional consequences” post release Read More 06-02-2015
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Research: Corrections Officers Suffer PTSD at Twice the Rate of Military Veterans
Research also reveals that corrections officers have a high rate of suicide Read More 06-01-2015
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Twenty Jurisdictions Win MacArthur Foundation Grants to Reduce Incarceration
MacArthur Foundation plans to create more funding under its Safety and Justice Challenge in the future Read More 05-29-2015
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The Shocking Cost to House People in America’s Jails
Policy makers and taxpayers should be aware of hidden costs not reflected in jail budgets Read More 05-28-2015
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Los Angeles Mulling Over Giving Incentives to Those Who Hire Formerly Incarcerated People
Businesses with contracts with the city will receive preference if they hire people with a past criminal record Read More 05-27-2015
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Gender Transition in Prison
Denial of hormone therapy, violence and harassment are just some of the daily experiences trans people in prison face Read More 05-26-2015
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Restoring Education and Learning (REAL) Act Seeks to Restore Pell Grants for People in Prison
Access to education will reduce crime and recidivism, say REAL Act proponents Read More 05-23-2015
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Moving Forward: A Prison Group That Recognizes the Pitfalls of Former Foster Youths and Seeks to Inspire Them to Achieve Successful Reintegration
Research shows that young men in foster care are more likely to commit a crime than those who are not Read More 05-21-2015
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Maryland Governor Approves Building New Youth Jail and Slashes Baltimore’s School Budget
The spotlight was on the youth of Baltimore after the recent riots but someone wasn’t listening Read More 05-20-2015
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Women Withdrawing from Drugs in Prison Often Ignored By Staff, Leading to Serious Complications or Death
Drug withdrawal treatment for incarcerated women called inconsistent, inadequate,and sometimes fatal Read More 05-19-2015
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New Documentary Film Shows a Fresh, Exciting Retreat That Aims Help Young People Stay Out of Prison
Rewilding provides an “adventure approach to prison transition” Read More 05-18-2015
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“The Milwaukee Experiment” Offers Early Intervention to Keep People Out of Prison
Milwaukee District Attorney believes prosecutors should be valued for reducing mass incarceration and eliminating racial inequality Read More 05-15-2015
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Deadline for States to Comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Ends Today
One state has made prison videos to alert people who are incarcerated to identify those who may be sexual predators Read More 05-15-2015
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Report Reveals Why Prison Visits to Incarcerated Parents are not “All Cupcakes and Lollipops”
Tough on crime laws are also tough on children and grandmothers who seek to restore a sense of normalcy when lives are disrupted by the incarceration of a parent Read More 05-14-2015
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Report Finds Connection between Women on Probation or Parole Who Lack Transportation and Likelihood of Recidivism
Suggestions to reduce recidivism include considering affordable transportation as vital as housing, employment and food for females Read More 05-12-2015
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New Attorney General Grilled by Connecticut Senator Over BOP’s Failure to Build New Prison for Women as Promised
BOP decision to close only federal prison for women in Northeast caused ire among legislators and judges Read More 05-11-2015
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Former Banking Honcho Seeks to Reduce Recidivism in St. Louis and Across the U.S.
Former CEO raises almost $9 million to help incarcerated people get a head start before they are released Read More 05-08-2015
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OIG Report: The Impact of an Aging Inmate Population on the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Office of the Inspector General report finds several areas of concern Read More 05-07-2015
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How an Organization Helps People in Gangs Choose a Different Lifestyle
Never giving up on youths in the face of laws that almost guarantee re-arrest is the mission of Massachusetts non-profit Read More 05-06-2015
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Unequal Justice: Mobilizing the Private Bar to Fight Mass Incarceration
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law urges action now Read More 05-05-2015
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Top Leaders and Experts with Diverse Ideologies Offer Essays on Solutions to End Mass Incarceration
From former president Bill Clinton to former NRA president David Keene, advocates for criminal justice reform weigh in with viable solutions Read More 05-04-2015
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Koch Industries Embraces Ban the Box on Its Job Applications
One of America’s largest companies opens the door to employment opportunities to people with a criminal history Read More 05-01-2015
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Where Are 1.5 Million Missing Black Men?
Early deaths and incarceration have “disappeared” Black males in every region of the country Read More 04-30-2015
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Statistics
Monthly statistics provide snapshot of people in federal prison Read More 04-29-2015
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Evaluation of Seattle’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Finds Arrest Rates Significantly Lowered for Participants
Those taking part in LEAD are 34-58 percent less likely to get arrested Read More 04-28-2015
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Two-Thirds of States Lowered Prison Population
Nine states show double-digit dip in incarcerated people Read More 04-27-2015
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Watch Your Language: A Reminder to Please Stop Using Dehumanizing Words
Criminal justice experts agree that words like “inmate” and “ex-con” have got to go Read More 04-24-2015
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Connecticut Department of Corrections Opens Reintegration Center
Center is part of Governor’s Second Chance Society initiatives Read More 04-23-2015
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Innovative Program Brings Shelter Cats into Prison to Receive Some TLC
Cats have more freedom and attention in prison than at shelter (Video link included) Read More 04-22-2015
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Status Offenses Still Criminalizing Children, New Report Finds
Over 50 percent of states still hold children in detention for minor transgressions Read More 04-21-2015
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South Carolina U.S. Attorney Has a Fresh Idea about the War on Drugs
Keeping people out of prison is goal of federal prosecutor Read More 04-20-2015
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Maine Reentry Initiative Receives Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant
Sherriff’s Office links with service providers to give returning citizens a shot at success Read More 04-17-2015
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The 2000 Roses Foundation Helps Transitioning Women with a Safe Place to Live and Employment Opportunities
Foundation’s store sells quality, and green, items made by formerly incarcerated women Read More 04-16-2015
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Where Does Your State Rank in Feeding the School-to-Prison Pipeline?
Children with special needs and children of color disproportionately referred to criminal justice system Read More 04-15-2015
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Update: Apple to Allow People with a Felony Conviction to Help Build Their New Campus
Apple recognizes that some people deserve second chances Read More 04-14-2015
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The Painful Truth about Severing Parental Rights of Incarcerated Women
Harsh and often unnecessary sentences rob women and their children of the right to be a family Read More 04-13-2015
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Watch: The Bipartisan Summit on Mass Incarceration in America Panel Discussion: Assessing the Costs & Human Impacts
Top criminal justice reform advocates provide recommendations for revamping the criminal justice system Read More 04-10-2015
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New Program Initiative Seeking Help to Distribute Survey Concerning Needs of Justice-Involved Mothers and Their Children
Caregivers of children of incarcerated mothers also asked to provide feedback Read More 04-09-2015
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Phyllis “Grandma” Hardy Makes It Out of Prison Alive
Hardy’s case highlights what’s wrong with a system that locks up non-violent, sick and elderly people up for decades Read More 04-08-2015
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Apple Bars People with a Felony Conviction from Building New Campus
Letters from Union to Apple CEO and California Attorney General ignored Read More 04-07-2015
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The Sentencing Project’s 2014 Annual Report Is Now Available
Report contains timely and valuable research on mass incarceration, racial disparity and felony disenfranchisement Read More 04-06-2015
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More Chilling Allegations Concerning Florida Corrections Officers
Corrections officers who are accused of being KKK members plotted to kill former African American prisoner Read More 04-03-2015
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Obama Grants Clemency to 22 People
8,700 more people in prison are still hoping they, too, will receive clemency Read More 04-02-2015
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Should There be a 20 Year Cap on Most Federal Sentences?
Marc Mauer explains why such a cap makes sense Read More 04-01-2015
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Women Speak Out about Reproductive Health Care While Incarcerated
Substandard care and dehumanizing treatment repeatedly echoed by members of a most vulnerable population—incarcerated women Read More 03-31-2015
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New Recommendations for Work-Related Prison Reentry
Open Society Foundations proposes innovative changes to the employment integration of formerly incarcerated workers Read More 03-30-2015
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Should Those on a Sex Offender Registry Be Banned from Church?
North Carolina sheriff says those on the registry cannot attend churches in his jurisdiction Read More 03-27-2015
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What You Are About to Read Regarding the School-to-Prison Pipeline Might Bring You to Tears
Schoolchildren arrested, handcuffed, put in “juvie,” sprayed with chemicals, beaten and sexually abused—all for minor infractions of school rules Read More 03-26-2015
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Prison Family Bill of Rights Addresses Concerns of People in Prison and Those Who Care About Them
Bill urges compassion and transparency from corrections Read More 03-25-2015
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Connecticut Veterans Prison Release Program Offers Variety of Reintegration Services to Those with an Honorable Discharge
Veterans with “Other than Honorable” discharge” classification are excluded from receiving “vital” services the program provides Read More 03-24-2015
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Need a Refresher Course on the War on Drugs?
Vox gives you a brief history in a matter of minutes Read More 03-23-2015
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Vermont Program Helps Children Cope with Having a Mother Behind Bars
Eighty percent of Vermont’s incarcerated women have children Read More 03-20-2015
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Is There Really a Need For a Registry of Those Who Commit White Collar Crimes?
Utah, which also has a questionable porn registry, thinks so Read More 03-19-2015
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Right on Crime says Texas Voters are Ready for Criminal Justice Reform
“Common-sense, conservative reform” is being touted as the key to changing ineffective criminal justice policies Read More 03-18-2015
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Rikers Island: A Continuing “Culture of Violence” Hits Guards and People Locked Up in America’s Largest Jail Complex
Incarcerated men help prevent guard from being raped in latest violent episode Read More 03-17-2015
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One Third of Female Prisoners in the World are Behind Bars in the U.S.
Women make up 8.8 percent of people in prison in America Read More 03-16-2015
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New Report Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Juveniles Who Commit Crimes and Their Victims
Report promoted as a handy reference for policy makers, juvenile justice professionals and anyone with an interest in juvenile justice Read More 03-13-2015
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Poll: Men with Criminal Records Account for About 34 Percent of All Nonworking Men Ages 25 to 54
Criminal background checks preclude hiring, even when background check is inaccurate Read More 03-10-2015
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Research Shows Adolescents Get Addicted to Drugs Faster Than Adults
Understanding a teen’s brain can create better addiction prevention strategies Read More 03-09-2015
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Why It Is Crucial to Establish More Reintegration Programs for Women
The number of incarcerated women has steadily risen but supportive reintegration programs for females have not Read More 03-06-2015
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Checking “Yes” on Felony Conviction Box on College Application and Attrition
Study finds attrition rate higher for those who check “yes” than those who do not Read More 03-05-2015
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Pigeons, Prisoners and Prison Policies
How pigeons and people behind bars developed a forbidden bond Read More 03-04-2015
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How Indiana, Missouri and Texas Created Meaningful (and Progressive) Reform
Slicing territories marking drug-free zones, modifying food stamp bans and closing facilities add up to huge savings and second chances Read More 03-03-2015
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Women’s Prison Association No Longer Supports Their Claim that Children of Incarcerated Parents Are More Likely to End Up in Prison
More research is needed to examine intergenerational incarceration, WPA asserts Read More 03-02-2015
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Is Your State a Leader in Sentencing Reform?
If not, there are several recommendations to suggest to legislators to make your state join the 30 states that already are Read More 02-27-2015
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Do Sex Offender Registries Do Anything to Prevent Recidivism?
Research says “no,” so why aren’t we providing a more effective solution to reoffending? Read More 02-26-2015
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Pregnant Women in New York are Shackled During Labor and Delivery in Violation of 2009 Law
Pregnant and sick women are also placed in solitary confinement risking serious health issues Read More 02-25-2015
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Powerful New Bipartisan Coalition Pushes For Justice Reform
This impressive big-money organization is looking for "real reform." Read More 02-24-2015
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An American Health Problem: One Million Children are Gang Members
Children from 5 through 17 are the “hidden population of gang members” Read More 02-23-2015
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In the Spotlight: Safer Foundation Reduces Recidivism Rate in Illinois by Half
For 43 years Safer has provided those with a criminal history a second chance Read More 02-20-2015
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Stop Labeling Abused Girls as “Bad Girls”
More girls are arrested for status offenses than boys, and are often punished more harshly Read More 02-19-2015
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The Case for Releasing Elderly Prisoners: Do We Have a “Moral Imperative” to Do So?
Several factors other than an increase in incarceration attributed to drop in crime Read More 02-18-2015
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win $10,000 for Your Idea on How to Reduce Recidivism and Promote Successful Reentry
Ideas sought on reducing mass incarceration and recidivism, and the collateral consequences associated with both Read More 02-17-2015
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731,000 people are Incarcerated in American Jails Each Day
New report reveals that spending even two days in jail has harsh consequences down the line Read More 02-16-2015
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Twelve Percent of People in North Carolina Prisons Have a Mental Illness Diagnosis
State’s solution is to add more beds, not alternatives to incarceration programs that treat mental illness Read More 02-13-2015
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A Personal View on Being Incarcerated in Florida
Abuse in Florida’s prison system called “… so deeply seated that it is irreparable” Read More 02-12-2015
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Award Winning Author Seeking to Interview Women Who Were Pregnant While Incarcerated
Respected journalist is planning to write about pregnancy behind bars Read More 02-11-2015
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Lawsuit Alleges CCA Forces Female Visitors to Prove They Are Menstruating
Having a sanitary pad in your pocket means female visitors are subjected to an up- close and personal strip search during menstrual cycle Read More 02-10-2015
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Making Black Lives Matter More in the Criminal Justice System
New report offers blueprint for eliminating racial disparity Read More 02-09-2015
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Could You Live Without Human Touch?
If you are an incarcerated person, you might have to do so Read More 02-06-2015
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Public Defenders and Ethical Blindness
When excessive caseloads seem “normal” lawyers don’t realize they are not providing optimum legal services to indigent clients Read More 02-05-2015
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Connecticut Governor Makes Good on Promise for "Second Chance Society"
Reclassifying nonviolent offenders and eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug crimes are at top of list Read More 02-04-2015
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What Do States Spend on Educating a Child versus Incarcerating a Person?
GIF presents a shocking look at how much more states spend to incarcerate rather than educate Read More 02-03-2015
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What Can America Learn from the Nordic Model of Incarceration?
And once we learn, will we act on it? Read More 02-02-2015
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Is Today the Day Massachusetts Takes the First Step to Keep Justice-Involved Primary Caretakers of Children Out of Prison?
Providing alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent primary caregivers who commit a crime makes sense in many ways Read More 01-30-2015
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JustLeadershipUSA Partners with Columbia University to Launch Leading with Conviction Program
Formerly incarcerated people with leadership skills should be given “seat at the table” to implement reform policies Read More 01-29-2015
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Families Against Mandatory Minimums Speaks on Pardons and Incarcerated Millennials
The war on drugs is crushing young adults and the pardons process is not helping, either Read More 01-28-2015
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Refreshingly Honest Answers from a Parole Officer about the System
Parole likened to “feeding an elephant with an eyedropper” Read More 01-27-2015
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Life After Prison Blog: Women and Reentry
What happens when a woman who is not rich and famous is released from prison Read More 01-26-2015
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The Government’s Role in The High Unemployment Rate of Those with A Criminal Record
Over half of people released from prison can’t find a job within a year Read More 01-23-2015
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Connecticut Governor: We Need to Be A "Second Chance Society"
Not content with the drop in prison population, Dannel Malloy pushes for more nonpartisan reform measures Read More 01-22-2015
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Why in the World Would Someone Confess to A Crime That They Did Not Commit?
Research provides an answer to this troubling phenomenon Read More 01-21-2015
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Director of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction: Invest More in People, Not Prisons
Gary Mohr pushes for progressive reform to reduce Ohio’s prison population and to further slash its recidivism rate Read More 01-20-2015
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In The Spotlight: Wisconsin's 11 x 15 Blueprint for Ending Mass Incarceration
How congregation-based community organizations plan to bring much needed criminal justice reform to that state Read More 01-19-2015
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Corrections Corporation of America Nixes Shareholder's Request to Provide More Funding for Reentry Programs and Services
Former CCA prisoner, now shareholder, thinks CCA can afford five percent increase to fund reentry programs Read More 01-16-2015
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Legalization, Decriminalization, and Medical Marijuana Policies: 2015 May Be A Big Year for Changes
New policies can reduce arrests and incarceration for thousands Read More 01-15-2015
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You Don't Need to Be A Rocket Scientist to Keep A Child Out of The Juvenile Justice System
But, having some knowledge of neuroscience can help save young lives from being ruined Read More 01-14-2015
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Can The Ninth Richest Person in The World Help to Reduce Mass Incarceration?
Charles Koch plans to pour more money into making the criminal justice system fairer for people from all walks of life Read More 01-13-2015
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Finally Incarcerated Victims of Domestic Violence May See Some Relief
New York and other states are recognizing that killing an abusive partner may be the only horrible option for some Read More 01-12-2015
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Formerly Incarcerated African American Males from New York Asked to Participate in Research Project
Please share request from Mika’il DeVeaux of Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc Read More 01-09-2015
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From Lawyer-to Prisoner-to-Reverend: A Tale of Redemption
How one man survived prison and became a source of inspiration to others Read More 01-08-2015
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What the Tabloids Did Not Tell You About Prison and Teresa Guidice
The “real facts” about prison Read More 01-07-2015
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Prison Labor: Cost Effective or Costly?
Investigation finds Washington State Correctional Industries cost taxpayers $20 million over past seven years Read More 01-06-2015
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The Clemency Report: Children Deserve Legal Standing When Parents are Sentenced
Children should have rights established by law instead of being victims of collateral consequences Read More 01-05-2015
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Proposition 47 is Just First Step in Helping People Get a Second Chance
Clean Slate Clinic Fights Helps People Erase Criminal Records Read More 01-02-2015
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Successful Reintegration Often Starts with a Successful Reentry Program
Ending the year with two more success stories from STRIDE Read More 12-31-2014
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Young People in Chicago Tackle School-to-Prison Pipeline
Restorative circles may be a way to achieve personal and public safety Read More 12-30-2014
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Interest in Proposals for Criminal Court Research
National Institute of Justice will ask for submissions in early 2015 Read More 12-29-2014
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Florida Department of Corrections Seeks to Ban Prison Legal News
Fred Grimm says it’s not the ads that upset the Florida DOC, it’s the articles Read More 12-26-2014
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When Clemency Does Not Come in Time
Sentenced to life without parole on LSD charges, Rudd Walker dies in prison Read More 12-24-2014
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Mass Incarceration’s Collateral Damage: The Children Left Behind
The Nation finds children are not better off without parents who commit criminal acts Read More 12-23-2014
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Federal Government Seeks to Sue New York Department of Corrections over Mistreatment of Youth at Rikers Island
New York City mayor tells youth at Rikers solitary confinement for adolescents has ended Read More 12-22-2014
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Women in Detention: The Need for a National Agenda
The Arthur Liman Public Interest Program at Yale Law School provides a statement on incarcerated women to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights Read More 12-19-2014
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The Long Term Cost of Incarcerating Young People Can Reach $8 – 21 Billion Annually
Justice Policy Institute report reveals many states spend over $100,000 a year to lock-up a juvenile Read More 12-18-2014
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The Similarities Between Women in Prison in The U.S. and Britain
Two reports reveal that women are subjected to policies designed for men Read More 12-17-2014
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Mobile, Alabama Seeks to Establish “Ban the Box” Measure
Giving a person with a past criminal conviction a second chance can reduce crime and promote public safety. Read More 12-16-2014
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Rutgers Teams up with Integrity House to Give Psychiatry Residents Better Understanding of Addictions
People with addictions and mental health issues often wind up behind bars Read More 12-15-2014
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Vera Institute’s Safe Alternative to Segregation Initiative (SAS) Calling for RFPs
SAS seeking partnership with up to five states or corrections systems Read More 12-12-2014
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Montana is Experiencing Crisis with Overcrowded Prisons
People are put on a waiting list to enter prisons Read More 12-11-2014
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Glenn Martin: Criminal Justice System Must be Dismantled and Rebuilt
Partial solutions seen as a band-aid approach to deep-rooted problems in “well-oiled” criminal justice machine Read More 12-10-2014
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Since When Does the Criminal History of a Parent of a Slain Child Matter?
Criminal background checks by the media have sunk to a new low Read More 12-09-2014
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Connecticut's John Santa Speaks Out on State Leadership in Criminal Justice Reform
Longtime advocate for criminal justice reform offers sound ideas other states can replicate Read More 12-08-2014
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Arkansas Department of Community Corrections Outlines Plans to Reduce Recidivism
Recommendations include hiring more parole officers, initiating “pay for success” programs, and starting its own business to employ people on parole Read More 12-05-2014
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Report Finds a Shocking 72 Percent of Massachusetts School Suspensions are for Minor Issues
Children with disabilities and children of color most targeted for suspensions Read More 12-04-2014
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Update: Deadline Extended for JustLeadershipUSA Training Program
Please share with those with a criminal record who have what it takes to become leaders in creating meaningful criminal justice reform Read More 12-04-2014
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People on Parole Find “Room at the Inn”
Providing transitional housing, as well as other services, gives people on parole in Michigan a second chance Read More 12-03-2014
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A New, Ugly Tentacle of the Prison Industrial Complex Emerges
The “Treatment Industrial Complex” of private prison corporations is accused of “ensnaring” people, sometimes for life. Read More 12-02-2014
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How Does Your State Rate in Providing Access to “Confidential” Juvenile Records?
Access to juvenile records by the public and failure to expunge records can cause harmful consequences in the future Read More 12-01-2014
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Is it Time to Overhaul the Parole System?
You may be surprised who says “yes” Read More 11-28-2014
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A Children’s Book Author…Who Happens to be Incarcerated
Anthony Tinsman hopes his message will help young children find a different path than he did Read More 11-26-2014
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How many Innocent People are Sentenced to Death?
The latest figure is startling, but it doesn’t include innocent people in non-death sentence convictions Read More 11-25-2014
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In the Spotlight: JustLeadershipUSA Seeks Those Who Were Formerly Incarcerated to Become Leaders in Creating Meaningful Reform
Organization hopes to help cut prison population in half by 2030 Read More 11-24-2014
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Free Toolkit Provides Information on Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Connection to the Juvenile Justice System
Trauma-informed care can help young people avoid criminal justice system Read More 11-21-2014
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On Life Support: Public Health in the Age of Mass Incarceration
Disease in correctional facilities "unacceptably high" and almost "invisible to health system" Read More 11-20-2014
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New Report Looks at Collateral Consequences of Laws in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia
Impact of arrests and convictions on housing, employment, food stamps and voting are some of the topics covered Read More 11-19-2014
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Competition Seeks Innovative Ideas to Reform Criminal Justice System
Your idea to help end mass incarceration and reduce recidivism can be worth $10,000 Read More 11-18-2014
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In the Spotlight: Ellen Bukstel Asks “Who’s the Pusher Now?”
With a catchy song, singer-songwriter muses about the war on drugs, mass incarceration and Big Pharma Read More 11-17-2014
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Is It Time to Close Women’s Prisons?
One person offers his view that women’s prisons are not the solution, but part of the problem within the criminal justice system Read More 11-14-2014
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Resources Available to Reduce Street Group Violence
Helpful information provided on tracking violent street groups and engaging members of these groups in an effort to reduce violence Read More 11-13-2014
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Chicago Triples Employer Tax Incentive for Hiring People with a Criminal Past
City also gives more teeth to the state’s Ban the Box law, and begins a family reunification program with the Chicago Housing Authority Read More 11-12-2014
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Serving Our Country and Then Serving Time, Redux
Maybe one day we won't have to repost this article, but until then… Read More 11-11-2014
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The Open Society Foundations Award $50 Million to ACLU to Help End Mass Incarceration
ACLU aims to cut prison population in half by 2020 Read More 11-10-2014
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Court: Secular Humanism 1, Church of Flying Spaghetti Monster 0
Lawsuit against corrections departments in two states settles question of what can be classified as a religion Read More 11-07-2014
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Update: Over 25,000 People Severing a Federal Sentence Apply for Clemency
Those who served less than 10 years not eligible for consideration Read More 11-06-2014
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News Flash: Proposition 47 Approved by California Voters
Estimated $200 million saved on prison costs targeted for drug and mental health treatment, education and victims of crimes Read More 11-05-2014
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In the Spotlight: Malta Justice Initiative
The system is failing, but Malta Justice Initiative says it can, and must be, fixed Read More 11-04-2014
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Fortune Society Sues Mega-Landlord Over Refusal to Rent Apartments to People with a Past Criminal History
Lawyer claims blanket refusal to rent policy creates a racial and ethnic caste system Read More 11-03-2014
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Visiting Grandma or Grandpa for the Holidays Often Takes Place in a Prison
In 15 years prisons will resemble geriatric care facilities as a third of all people in prison will be elderly Read More 11-01-2014
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Conservatives Battling Over-Criminalization and Prosecutorial Overreach
Man accused of throwing three fish overboard faces 20 years in prison Read More 10-31-2014
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Survivor of Rape Supports Reauthorization of Justice for All Act
Outrage and anger turns into despair when person she helped convict is found to be innocent ten years later Read More 10-30-2014
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Goof Dashes Hopes for People About to be Released from Nebraska Prisons
Miscalculations in good time credit surface for those in prison or already released Read More 10-28-2014
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In the Spotlight: Travis County Sheriff’s Office Holds Second Annual Vision Summit
Summit brings corrections, the community and service providers together to reduce recidivism Read More 10-27-2014
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Why California’s Proposition 47 is So Important to Women
Women are more likely to be incarcerated than men for crimes that fall under Prop 47 Read More 10-24-2014
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Lawyers File Amended Lawsuit on Behalf of Transgender Teen
Lawyer calls treating her like a boy in a male detention center while giving her hormone therapy is a “schizophrenic approach” Read More 10-23-2014
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The Importance of Using Humanizing Language When Referring to People Who Use Drugs
The Drug Policy Alliance responds to the Associated Press call for suggestions for its 2015 Stylebook Read More 10-22-2014
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An Open Letter to the Next U.S. Attorney General on How to Fix Flawed Pardons System
ProPublicaoffers sound advice that should be heeded before the new AG takes office Read More 10-21-2014
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Webinar for Those Seeking to Become a Reclaiming Futures Site
Informative session on grant opportunity to be held on October 22 Read More 10-20-2014
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Inventorying Housing for Reintegrating People
Fort Worth Reentry coalition provides directory that also allows community members to rate reentry housing programs in their neighborhoods Read More 10-20-2014
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Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Announces Receipt of $6.75 Million in Grants to Help Returning Citizens Successfully Reintegrate
Governor has been a proponent of reducing recidivism through strong reentry programs and criminal justice system overhaul Read More 10-17-2014
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In the Spotlight: Hudson County Correctional Center’s Integrity House Program is Winning the Battle against Recidivism
Integrity House annually helps 2,400 adults and adolescents fight addiction Read More 10-16-2014
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Outrage over Tennessee Federal Prosecutor Promoting Enhanced Penalties for Woman Who Are Pregnant When They Commit a Drug Crime
Opponents of sentencing enhancement say pregnancy should never be used to increase a sentence Read More 10-15-2014
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Funding Now Available for Two Reclaiming Future Sites
Communities selected will receive technical support Read More 10-14-2014
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Former Warden Weighs in on His Opposition to Death Penalty
“State’s avenger” is plagued by faces of those executed on his watch Read More 10-13-2014
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An American Criminal Justice Horror Story
Kalief Browder was confined to Rikers Island for three years before his case was dismissed Read More 10-10-2014
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How Crisis Intervention Training Keeps the Mentally Ill Alive and Out of Jail
CIT saves the lives of the mentally ill and police officers, as well saving millions of dollars Read More 10-10-2014
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Candid Conversations with Newly Released Men
From sex to sunflower seeds, reintegrating men open up to someone who wasn’t afraid to talk to them Read More 10-08-2014
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One in Thirteen African Americans Have Lost Their Right to Vote
And some folks would like to keep it that way Read More 10-07-2014
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How “Jail Banks” and the US Treasury Gave New Meaning to the Term “Bank Robber”
People in prison, and their loved ones, are gouged by a growing number of banks and businesses that thrive on mass incarceration Read More 10-06-2014
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National Institute of Justice and Bureau of Justice Statistics Seek Data Visualization Apps
$25,000 in prize money to be divided among final winners Read More 10-03-2014
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Charts and Maps Will Have You Questionlng the Effectiveness of America’s Criminal Justice System
Costs of incarceration, the age of people in prison, and executions have risen, and that’s only the beginning Read More 10-02-2014
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Senior Citizens Released From Prison: Freedom or Fear?
It’s a whole new, and often scary, world for elderly returning citizens Read More 10-01-2014
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Pro Publica: The Best Reporting on PTSD in Children Exposed to Violence
"What happens to children who have to step over dead bodies on their way to school?" Read More 09-30-2014
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Reclaiming Futures Receives $2 Million Grant
Collaborative juvenile justice systems urged to submit proposals to Reclaiming Futures National Office in near future Read More 09-29-2014
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Three Years after United Nation Condemns Solitary Confinement It Is Still an Ugly Part of the Rikers Island Experience
Report claims time spent in solitary confinement at Rikers is "inexcusably extreme" Read More 09-26-2014
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Pennsylvania DOC Offers Returning Citizens Instant Access to Finding Services Across the State
Interactive map is also a useful resource for criminal justice professionals Read More 09-25-2014
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In the Spotlight: A Formerly Incarcerated Person Speaks Out about Successful Reentry
The choices you make are yours, so think wisely, advises Starlene Patterson Read More 09-24-2014
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Encouraging Higher Education for People with a Criminal History
Ban the Box should apply to college applications, too Read More 09-23-2014
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In Vermont Battle to Save Residents from Heroin Addiction Replaces the “War on Drugs”
Treatment, not incarceration, is Governor Peter Shumlin’s answer to an epidemic that is destroying lives and communities Read More 09-22-2014
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Department of Justice Gives $4.75 Million to Initiative Created to Reduce Mistrust between Law Enforcement and Communities
After disaster in Ferguson, MO tension in cities across the country grows Read More 09-19-2014
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Three Ex-Governors, the Current New Jersey Governor, and Nancy Pelosi Walk into a Room..
No, that’s not the start of a joke but a sign that at least in NJ reentry is being taken seriously Read More 09-17-2014
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Do Collateral Consequence Laws Have a Negative Impact on Recidivism?
It might depend on the state in which one resides Read More 09-16-2014
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The Ill in Arizona's Privatized Prison Health System Ordered to "Be Patient or Pray"
In too many cases, neither directive worked Read More 09-15-2014
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Sixteen Experts Comment on What Can Be Done to Eliminate Errors in the Criminal Justice System
Errors in criminal justice system rarely isolated event, new report claims Read More 09-12-2014
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Federal Government Called On to Reclaim Leadership Role in Criminal Justice Reform for Women
Most women in prisons are incarcerated for property or drug offenses Read More 09-11-2014
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Call for Information: Formerly Incarcerated Mothers Invited to Speak on Their Experiences
Does being incarcerated automatically diminish a woman as a mother in the eyes of the law? Read More 09-10-2014
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New Study Shows That Earnings Improve When Criminal History Report Is Cleared
Specialized projects that help erase some types of criminal convictions spur employment for segment of population often denied jobs Read More 09-09-2014
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Should Prisons Shift from Custodial to Self-Help Corrections Systems?
Leading expert on “addict-inmates” believes such a move would be more effective Read More 09-08-2014
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Report Reveals How Racial Perceptions Effect Punishment Policies
Research finds racial bias can sway criminal justice practitioners and policy makers Read More 09-05-2014
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NIJ is seeking proposals for the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research on Race, Gender, Culture and Crime FY 2015
Up to $300,000 may become available for multiple awards under this solicitation Read More 09-04-2014
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New Report Exposes Extensive Delays in Danbury Women’s Prison Renovations
Blumenthal, Murphy call on Bureau of Prisons to expedite transition and mitigate harm Read More 09-03-2014
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Formerly Incarcerated Men Reveal What "Being a Man" in Prison Meant to Them
For some, aging chronologically conflicted with aging mentally and emotionally Read More 09-02-2014
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Recognizing Those Who Work While Incarcerated
Prisoners are America’s invisible work force Read More 09-01-2014
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How One Young Man Decided His Past Mistakes Wouldn't Define Him
Inspiring story illustrates how rehabilitation must be a crucial part of the juvenile justice system Read More 09-01-2014
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States Spend $16 Billion Annually on Elderly People in Prison
Almost a quarter of a million people in prison are 50 or older Read More 08-29-2014
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Tool Kit for Status Offender Reform
Guidance provided for "community-based, family-focused, and service oriented" reform Read More 08-28-2014
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Safer Foundation Extends RFP Deadline
Seeks service providers to help improve outcomes for court-involved youth Read More 08-27-2014
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The Dangers of Risk Assessment
Practice found to foster increase in racial disparity in criminal justice system Read More 08-26-2014
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The Real Women of “Orange is the New Black” Find the Series Nothing to Laugh About
With all the glitter of the Emmys, the dark side of incarceration is obscured Read More 08-25-2014
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Recommendations to Prevent Wrongful Convictions
Police as “gatekeepers” to criminal justice system can study past wrongful convictions to learn from, and not repeat, mistakes Read More 08-22-2014
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Predicting Crime through Incarceration: The Impact of Rates of Prison Cycling On Rates of Crime in Communities
“Coercive mobility” actually increases crime in certain neighborhoods rather than deters it Read More 08-21-2014
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Study Puts to Rest Myths Surrounding “Crack Babies”
No significant differences found in children who were exposed to crack in-utero and those in control group Read More 08-20-2014
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Safer Foundation Seeks Non-Profit Organizations in Mid-West to Apply for Community Grants
Funds available for development of programs that help court-involved youth develop job skills Read More 08-19-2014
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In The Spotlight: The Lord’s Place of West Palm Beach, Florida
An organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness opens its doors to formerly incarcerated men and women (and their children) Read More 08-18-2014
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Major California Unions Endorse Proposition 47 to Reduce Incarceration
Funds spent on incarceration could be diverted to schools, drug and mental health treatment and Victims of crime Read More 08-15-2014
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A Guide to Eleven Businesses That Hire People with a Felony
From coast-to-coast businesses and organizations are more than willing to offer a second chance Read More 08-14-2014
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Dow Chemical Company Foundation Awards Michigan Reentry Organization $15,000
Midland Community Former Offenders Advocacy and Rehabilitation created when state-run program lost funds Read More 08-13-2014
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In Memory of a Loving Daughter Whose Plea to Obama Fell on Deaf Ears
Begging Obama to release her mother, Chanda Garraway cited all that was wrong with harsh sentences for nonviolent first-time offenders Read More 08-12-2014
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Science Debunks Some of the Myths Surrounding Marijuana
Less harmful than alcohol and tobacco, possession of marijuana is still a criminal offense in many places Read More 08-11-2014
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Using Trauma Information to Help, Not Hurt, Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth
Trauma can unnecessarily lead children and youth into the child welfare or criminal justice system Read More 08-08-2014
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NY Times: U.S. Inquiry Finds a “Culture of Violence” Against Teenage Inmates at Rikers Island
Report shows 44 percent of adolescents subjected to “use of force” incidents Read More 08-07-2014
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In the Spotlight: New York City’s Doe Foundation
Organization helps over 1000 people a day with jobs, housing and education Read More 08-07-2014
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Rethinking Anti-Gang Policies
Experts say “arresting the problem away” is not the way to curb gangs and violence Read More 08-06-2014
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Eddie Ellis: An Open Letter to Our Friends on the Question of Language
Why words like “ex-con” and “inmate” should be eliminated when talking about people Read More 08-04-2014
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Foundations to Give Two Hundred Million Dollars to Help Reduce High Rates of Racial Disparity and Incarceration among Boys and Young Men of Color
Eleven foundations join together to help the goals of My Brother’s Keeper become a reality Read More 08-01-2014
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Fewer Prisoners, Less Crime: A Tale of Three States
Sentencing Project reports reduction of prison populations averaging 25%, while violent crimes in the states studied also dropped Read More 07-31-2014
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"Co-optation” of Restorative Justice is a Serious Concern
Community voices often ignored by professionals, claims John Lash Read More 07-30-2014
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In the Spotlight: The Living Harvest. Inc. of Tallahassee, Florida
New faith-based reentry program offers something most others do not Read More 07-29-2014
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“Sometimes People Bar You from Jobs Forever Because of One Incident”
Ban the Box is making progress across America, albeit slowly Read More 07-28-2014
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Will Drones Be Coming to a Prison Near You?
Maybe, if you live in Ohio Read More 07-25-2014
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New Study Reveals Health Crisis of Bronx Re-Entry Populations
58% Released to Bronx from State Prisons Have Major Chronic Conditions; 38% Never Lived in the Bronx Read More 07-24-2014
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In the Spotlight: Project Return of Nashville, Tennessee
New Reentry Central feature recognizes successful reentry programs across America Read More 07-23-2014
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Formerly Incarcerated Black Males Asked to Share Experiences
Criminal justice reform advocate/doctoral student seeks help for research project Read More 07-22-2014
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U.S. Sentencing Commission Clears Way for 46,000 Federal Prisoners to Apply for Shorter Sentences
Sentencing Commission vote affects only 3 percent of U.S. prisoners Read More 07-19-2014
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Study: Blacks and Hispanics Fare Worse than Whites and Asians Charged with Same Crime
But, Vera Institute also found other factors come into play Read More 07-18-2014
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Funding Available for Updating Juvenile Drug Courts
Up to eight juvenile drugs courts to receive $500,000 over three years Read More 07-16-2014
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Jane Doe Update: Transgender Teen Moved to Juvenile “Training School” for Boys
Connecticut claims Children’s Psychiatric Center “not suitable” for troubled teen after she allegedly assaulted others Read More 07-16-2014
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The Violent Treatment of Mentally Ill Inmates in New York City Jail
New York Times uncovers 129 brutal beatings in one year span at second-largest jail in America Read More 07-15-2014
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In the Spotlight: Connecticut Reentry Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated People Hit Their “STRIDE”
Saving Connecticut $2.1 million is just one of the benefits of the STRIDE Program Read More 07-14-2014
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Should Defense Attorneys Be Included in Criminal Justice Policy Making Decisions?
Yes, says Charles Kronzek, and he’ll tell you why Read More 07-11-2014
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State-by-State Incarceration Rates by Race/Ethnicity
Inter-active map shows just how much Blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans are overrepresented in each state’s prisons and jails Read More 07-10-2014
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Was Your Ancestor a Part of America’s Early Prison Population?
Digitalizing old prison records helps families to discover hidden bits of information about the not-so-illustrious past of ancestors Read More 07-09-2014
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When Prisons Become Hospices
Photographs of elderly and dying prisoners show human beings instead of the cold statistics that define them Read More 07-08-2014
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Incarcerated Juveniles Have Higher Death Rates after Release
Juvenile females who were locked up are 5 - 9 times more likely to die than those in the general population Read More 07-07-2014
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Solitary Watch: New Solitary Confinement Policies in California Bring Small Changes and Raise Big Questions
Critics worry CDCR policy “will continue to authorize the prolonged solitary confinement of individuals who have been validated as prison gang affiliates” Read More 07-04-2014
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You’ve Seen Him on Hoarders, Find Out Why Clutter Cleaner Founder is Doing His Part to Reduce Recidivism
Giving second chances comes naturally to Matt Paxton Read More 07-03-2014
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The Meteoric Rise of Women Prisoners Since 1980
Only five states have lowered female incarceration rates in the past 24 years Read More 07-02-2014
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Short Video Describes the Drug War’s “Worst Idea”
In four minutes Peter Wagner speaks on a fundamentally flawed law that many believe never should have been enacted Read More 07-01-2014
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If Every State Were a Country, Which Would Be the World’s Prison Capital?
Thirty-Six states and Washington, DC have a higher rate of incarceration than Cuba Read More 06-30-2014
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Connecticut Law Tribune: Women Who Did Time In Danbury Prison Push For Reforms
Former inmates and lawyers weigh in on how to reduce mass incarceration Read More 06-28-2014
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Free Her: Formerly Incarcerated Women Demand an End to Mass Incarceration
Victoria Law covers movement building rally of formerly incarcerated women Read More 06-27-2014
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How to Use Cost-Benefit Analysis to Estimate and Value Impact of Your Criminal Justice Program
CBA allows programs and policymakers to distinguish if a program is successful Read More 06-26-2014
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Update: Transgender Teen Removed from Adult Prison
“Jane Doe” is now being treated at a juvenile psychiatric center Read More 06-25-2014
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Preparing Yourself to Relive Memories of Life in Prison
Successful prison consultant faces the demons let loose by popular new prison series Read More 06-24-2014
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Hepatitis C: The “New Monster” in Corrections
Depending on the prison, hepatitis C rates vary from 15 percent to 54 percent Read More 06-23-2014
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National Facts: Mothers in Prison, Children in Crisis
Women neglected or abused as children 77 percent more likely to be arrested than those who were not neglected or abused Read More 06-20-2014
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New Report Reveals One in Five Prisoners Released without Supervision
Florida leads the country with prisoners who max out their sentences Read More 06-19-2014
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An Amazing Reentry Story That You Will Not Want to Miss
Written off as a “lifer,” Maryland man creates two businesses and jobs for other formerly incarcerated people Read More 06-18-2014
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The Jaw-Dropping Prison Pipeline No One Talks About
Youths with disabilities are five times more likely to wind up in the juvenile justice system than young people in the general population Read More 06-17-2014
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Only Men's Prison Choir to Sing Outside of Prison Walls is “Conducting Hope”
(Corrected June 18, 2014)
New film shows how prisoners and community volunteers work toward reintegration and healing Read More 06-16-2014
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Criminal Stigma, Race, Gender and Employment
Survey of employers exposes negative stereotypes of applicants with a criminal conviction Read More 06-13-2014
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New Tool Tracks States’ Juvenile Laws and Practices
“Justice GPS” also includes state and national statistics Read More 06-12-2014
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“Free Her” Rally Planned For Washington, D.C.
Goal of rally is to bring attention to increased number of incarcerated women, and the effect it has on their children and communities Read More 06-11-2014
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New Paper Explains How States Can Cut Incarceration Rates Without Compromising Public Safety
States encouraged to review “truth-in-sentencing” laws and abolish mandatory minimum sentences Read More 06-10-2014
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The Sentencing Project’s Annual Report Packed with Valuable Research
Women in the criminal justice system, racial disparity and life sentences are some of the topics covered Read More 06-09-2014
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Transgender Teen to Be Removed From Connecticut Adult Prison
Incarceration of teen who was not charged with a crime sparked outrage across the nation Read More 06-06-2014
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Can America Forgive and Forget Those Caught Up in The War On Crime?
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers issues report on post-conviction collateral consequences Read More 06-05-2014
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Three Reports on Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Criminal patterns, explanations for offending, and prediction and risk/needs assessment discussed Read More 06-04-2014
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Ethan Nadelmann: Time to Make America “Average” When It Comes to Incarceration Rates
Executive director of Drug Policy Alliance claims America needs to “rejoin the family of civilized nations” who keep incarceration rates low Read More 06-03-2014
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California Releases a Record Number of Inmates with Life Sentences
One in five California ‘lifers” are eligible for parole Read More 05-30-2014
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High Rate of Incarcerated Blacks Impedes Health Research
Dr Emily Wang writes on “The Effect of Incarceration on the Epidemiology of Heart Disease” Read More 05-29-2014
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Gruesome Deaths of Mentally Ill Inmates and Infant Born in Solitary Confinement Cause Grave Concern
Lack of attention by corrections staff produces fatal outcome for four Read More 05-28-2014
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How Two Women with a Passion for Criminal Justice Reform Created a Strong Recidivism Reducing Model
The Reset Foundation helps young men with a criminal background achieve an education, and their dreams Read More 05-27-2014
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Crossfire Hosts “Outraged” at Broken Corrections System
Vera Institute and New York Times also want America to rethink its criminal justice policies Read More 05-26-2014
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Racial Disparity of Incarcerated Juveniles: Your State’s Rating?
Interactive map allows state-by-state comparison Read More 05-23-2014
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Report: The 2% Death Penalty: How a Minority of Counties Produce Most Death Cases at Enormous Costs to All
The Death Penalty Information Center reveals that 85% of counties haven’t executed a person in 45 years Read More 05-22-2014
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Is Prison the Best Place to Start Curing People with Hepatitis C?
With 1.86 million incarcerated people infected with hepatitis C virus it just might be, says noted doctor Read More 05-21-2014
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Ten Economic Facts about Crime and Incarceration
African American males without a highs school diploma have a 70 percent chance of being incarcerated Read More 05-20-2014
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Department of Justice Seeks Applications for $4.75 Million Grant
Reducing racial bias in criminal justice system is goal of DOJ Read More 05-19-2014
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Neighborhoods, Recidivism and Employment among Returning Prisoners
Report finds neighborhoods parolees return to are predictors of recidivism and employment outcome Read More 05-16-2014
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Parenting Classes for Inmates Found To Reduce Recidivism
Oregon Department of Correction study shows significant drop in re-arrests for parenting skills class participants when they are released Read More 05-15-2014
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How Behavioral Economics and Social Policy Impacts Prisoners and States
Average prisoner can face $20,000 in unpaid child support when released, leading to collateral consequences for state and former inmate Read More 05-14-2014
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Right on Crime Policy Director Marc A. Levin Disappointed Connecticut Legislature Failed to Pass Bill That Would Review Juvenile Life Sentences
Supporters of the bill hope it will be brought up again in a special legislative session Read More 05-13-2014
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Update: Connecticut Governor Calls for Removal of Transgender Juvenile from Adult Prison
Teen’s letter to the Governor begs him to do something quickly Read More 05-12-2014
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Honoring a Special Kind Of Mother on Mother’s Day
Hallmark doesn’t make a Mother’s Day card for mothers of prisoners Read More 05-09-2014
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Juvenile Victims of Violence Often Exhibit Delinquent Behavior
Study shows that girls often dissociate as a reaction to violence Read More 05-08-2014
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Bed Bath and Beyond Agrees to Stop Automatically Disqualifying Job Applicants with a Criminal History
Retailer’s $125,000 settlement with New York includes $40,000 to job seekers unlawfully rejected due to past criminal convictions Read More 05-07-2014
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United Nations Human Rights Office Calls for U.S. to Declare Immediate Moratorium on Executions
Bungled execution of Clayton Lockett raises disturbing questions about the drugs used and how they were administered Read More 05-06-2014
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Real Women from the Prison “Orange is the New Black” Is Based on Call for the End of Mass Incarceration
Families for Justice as Healing sheds light on the woes women face in a criminal justice system gone mad Read More 05-05-2014
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New Report Shows Evidence of A “Drug War Détente”
Thirty states have led the way to reforming drug policies Read More 05-02-2014
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Breaking News: Explosion Rocks Florida Jail Killing Two
Up to 150 inmates and corrections staff injured Read More 05-01-2014
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Massachusetts Rallies for “Jobs Not Jails”
Diverse group forms coalition to end mass incarceration by creating jobs and other support programs Read More 04-30-2014
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The Battle to Educate the Public about the Real Consequences of Drug-Free School Zones Goes On
Critics of the zones say enhanced penalties are already on the books for selling drugs to children, and that in some cases virtually whole cities are drug-free school zones Read More 04-29-2014
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Do Private Prisons Really Save States Money?
Evidence suggests they don’t, but Success-Oriented Funding does, so why aren’t more states implementing it? Read More 04-28-2014
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After 17 Years in Prison Man Ordered to Be Set Free Due to Police Corruption
Judge rules police manufactured evidence Read More 04-25-2014
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Bureau of Justice Statistics: Three in Four Former Prisoners in 30 States Arrested Within Five Years of Release
Sixteen percent of released prisoners responsible for almost half of the arrests Read More 04-24-2014
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South Dakota Seeks Wide Spread Criminal Justice Reform, Not Just Prison Reform
Parolees rewarded with shorter parole time for everyday of good behavior Read More 04-23-2014
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Study Finds Federal Prosecutors Do Not Base Their Charging Decisions on Age, Race and Gender
But, when it comes to reducing charges age, race and gender do play a part Read More 04-21-2014
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(Updated 4-24-14) Is Obama Ready to Grant Clemency to “Hundreds, Perhaps Thousands” of Nonviolent Drug Offenders?
Clinging to hope, Barbara Scrivner is just one of thousands who await the president’s decision on clemency Read More 04-21-2014
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Racial-Ethnic Fairness and Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange introduces new section to its Resource Hub Read More 04-18-2014
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Does the ACA Apply to Violent Sex Offenders Held Under A Civil Commitment?
State could save millions of dollars if ACA picks up treatment costs Read More 04-17-2014
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(Update) Transgender Juvenile in Adult Prison Tells of Her Horrific Life in Court Document
Asking for mental health treatment, not prison, teen make plea to Court Read More 04-16-2014
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Dehumanization of Black Children Leads to Suspicion of Guilt, Study Shows
Black children often perceived as older, and therefore more responsible for their actions Read More 04-15-2014
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Report Concludes Long Sentences May Be Counterproductive
Harsh sentences do not have significant impact on increasing public safety Read More 04-14-2014
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Two Short Videos Drive Home What is Wrong with the Criminal Justice System
Videos pinpoint how America’s criminal justices system became the world leader in mass incarceration and racial disparity Read More 04-11-2014
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Unsentenced Transgendered Juvenile Sent To Connecticut Adult Correctional Facility
Critics claim a newly opened secure facility for juvenile girls would have been a better destination Read More 04-10-2014
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Four Million People with Severe Mental Illness without Health Coverage
How many of them will land in prison because states refused to expand Medicaid under the ACA? Read More 04-09-2014
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Glenn Martin: Perhaps the Most Honest Article on Criminal Justice Reform You Will Ever Read
JusticeLeadershipUSA founder rips apart “risk assessment” tools for prisoner release decisions Read More 04-08-2014
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Arizona House Appropriations Chairman Tries to Covertly Give Private Prison Company $900,000 in Extra Taxpayers’ Dollars
Arizona already pays GEO Group $45 million to house prisoners Read More 04-07-2014
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Advice for Helping Formerly Incarcerated Clients Answer “The Felony Question” During a Job Interview
STRIDE teaches convicted felons the “Three R’s” of making a positive impression on a potential employer Read More 04-04-2014
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Montgomery County, Ohio Judges Find Innovative Ways to Make the Criminal Justice System More Effective
Using Skype to reach inaccessible defendants (and judges) and creating a drug court for women can cut costs and recidivism Read More 04-03-2014
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Juvenile Correctional Facilities’ Visiting Policies Can Effect Behavior and School Experience
Study finds less behavioral incidents and higher GPAs for juveniles receiving visits Read More 04-02-2014
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Is It Immoral to Deny Prisoners Hepatitis C Treatment Because of The Cost?
New, highly expensive medications can wipe out the virus, but can prison budgets afford to pay for them? Read More 04-01-2014
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Police and Other Law Enforcement Agencies Invited to Contribute to Proposed Guidebook
Planned manual will offer tools to law enforcement on building trust within communities of color Read More 03-31-2014
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Public Health and Public Safety Collaborations Use Innovative Ideas to Prevent Crime
Fit Zones, Cure Violence Initiatives take back neighborhoods and help reduce violence Read More 03-28-2014
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Sixty Years after Brown v. Board Jim Crow Still Exists
African-American children are three times more likely to be suspended than white children, and suspensions start in preschool Read More 03-27-2014
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How “Destroying Government Property” Contributed to a Work of Art
You can take the artist out of the community, but you can’t keep art from being created in prison Read More 03-26-2014
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Six Signs That Solitary Confinement Is Being Taken More Seriously
Prisoners’ voices are being heard above the cries of outrage against a deplorable behavior modification tactic Read More 03-24-2014
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Advancing the Quality of Cost-Benefit Analysis for Justice Programs
CBA underutilized in creating criminal justice policies Read More 03-21-2014
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Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Juvenile Justice System All Intertwined
Conference highlights valuable lessons on saving young people from drugs and jail Read More 03-20-2014
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The Shocking Story of How a Minor Infraction Can Keep You Trapped in the Criminal Justice System for Years
Indigent people who can’t pay small fines end up in jail owing thousands of dollars while private probation companies profit Read More 03-19-2014
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Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System
Collection of articles discusses variety of topics ranging from prosecution to redemption Read More 03-18-2014
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Conservative Christians Now Getting Aboard the Criminal Justice Reform Express
It took 30 years, but a change is coming Read More 03-17-2014
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Affordable Health Care Act: An Unexpected Prison Reform Measure?
Eligibility for mental health and substance abuse treatment seen as a way to reduce recidivism Read More 03-13-2014
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Can Having a Probation Officer in School Reduce Recidivism?
One county says “yes,” and they say it also helps dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline Read More 03-12-2014
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Poignant, Riveting and Informative Film on Program for Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children to be Broadcast on Television
“Wherever you are is where your child is at home” Read More 03-11-2014
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The Often Ignored Voice of Incarcerated Women during Women’s History Month
The history of the war on drugs and mandatory minimum sentences plays a huge role in destroying the lives of many women Read More 03-10-2014
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How Fair is Your State’s Legal System to the Poor, Disabled, and Others?
Find out with The National Center for Access to Justice’s inter-active map Read More 03-07-2014
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Two Cities Reach Out to the Formerly Incarcerated through New Reentry Programs
New Haven and Jersey City Launch Reentry Initiatives Read More 03-06-2014
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Do Federal Prosecutors Oppose Mandatory Minimum Reform?
Some members of The National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys believe ignoring mandatory minimum sentences in any case is wrong Read More 03-05-2014
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Success-Oriented Funding: The Wave of Future Grants
Are we now seeing most effective way to fund criminal justice programs? Read More 03-04-2014
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David Kerr on Whether Marijuana Should Be Legalized, or Maybe Just Decriminalized
Innovative leader on substance abuse treatment weighs in on a hot topic Read More 03-03-2014
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Country’s First Social Impact Bond Funds Successful Rikers Island Juvenile Program
Adolescent Behavioral Learning Experience program moves to reduce recidivism among young offenders Read More 03-02-2014
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Wireless Tablets for Prisoners Seen as an Important Management Tool
Designed for use in a correctional setting, tablet allows inmates to connect with families, while cutting costly administrative task s Read More 02-28-2014
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Half of all Prison Suicides Occur in Solitary Confinement
Hearing on solitary confinement filled with startling revealtions (Edited 3-2-14) Read More 02-26-2014
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Rhode Island City Sued By Citizens for Counting Prisoners as Residents
ALCU and supporters claim redistricting plan violates Constitution Read More 02-25-2014
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Executive Director of Colorado Bureau of Prisons Experiences Solitary Confinement
Rick Raemisch sets an example for others to follow Read More 02-21-2014
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Up to $4.6 Billion Expected to be Saved by Justice Reinvestment States
"Justice Reinvestment Initiative State Asssessment" report shows how 17 states are yielding financial benefits Read More 02-20-2014
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Bold Move to Reduce Recidivism
Providing college level classes in prisons throughout New York State is expected to be cost effective Read More 02-19-2014
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Will Nebraska be the Next State to Cut Prison Costs and Reduce Recidivism?
New paper offers recommendations designed cut prison population without compromising public safety Read More 02-18-2014
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Will a Wal-Mart in Your Community Cause Crime Rates to Rise?
Wal-Mart disputes findings of “The Wal-Mart effect” study Read More 02-17-2014
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Ten More Facts on Women Engaged in the Criminal Justice System
Costs of jailing females and transitioning back into the community differ from male offenders Read More 02-14-2014
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California Governor Gets a Do-Over
Court gives Gov. Jerry Brown another two years to lower inmate population Read More 02-13-2014
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How to Keep Young People Charged with Status Offenses Out of the Juvenile Justice System
White Paper offers strategies for keeping status offenders in the community Read More 02-12-2014
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PTSD Viewed as a Crisis in Many High Crime Neighborhoods
Those with PTSD likely to carry weapons for protection against perceived danger and not seek help for undiagnosed, but life altering, condition Read More 02-11-2014
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Two Reports Show How States are Closing Prisons and Implementing Sentencing Reform
Tight budgets, along with “smart on crime” initiatives are helping to keep prison populations down Read More 02-10-2014
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When a Health Issue Is Also a Human Rights Issue
James Ridgeway of Solitary Watch asserts that health professionals often ignore prison health issues Read More 02-07-2014
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New York City Mayor Announces Stop and Frisk Law Suits Will Be Settled
City will follow reforms ordered by federal judge Read More 02-06-2014
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Prisoners Dissect Dostoevsky and Get a Better Understanding of Their Own Lives
Prison Entrepreneurship Program uses “Crime and Punishment” as teaching tool Read More 02-05-2014
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$15 Million to Be Awarded in School Safety Grants
Researched-focused initiatives sought Read More 02-04-2014
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Sweeping Bi-Partisan Sentencing Reform Passed
Smarter Sentencing Act largest sentencing reform since Nixon era Read More 02-03-2014
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$27 Million Pay For Success Initiative Targeting Reduction of Juvenile Recidivism Launched in Massachusetts
“Landmark project” is largest PPS Initiative in America Read More 01-31-2014
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Seventy Percent of Juvenile Justice System Involved Youth Have a Mental Disorder
New white paper offers insight and solutions Read More 01-30-2014
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“Invisible” Women in Federal Special Housing Units
Female prisoners held in federal SHUs ignored in internal audit Read More 01-29-2014
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One Cop’s Story on How Restorative Justice Changed His Outlook on Incarceration
Restorative justice saves lives and cuts down on new crimes Read More 01-28-2014
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New Film Seeks to Educate Public on Realities of Reentry
“Released” is a raw and powerful film that hammers home the struggles of incarceration and reentry Read More 01-27-2014
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Can Giving Parents Living in Deep Poverty a Stipend Keep Their Children Out of the Criminal Justice System?
Casino generated stipend helps reduce psychiatric disorders and criminal behavior among poor children Read More 01-23-2014
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David Kennedy on Why America’s Murder Rate is Dropping
Focusing on “micro hotspots” and “hot-people” proves to be highly effective in reducing violence Read More 01-22-2014
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Public Invited to Comment on Measure to Reduce Drug Trafficking Sentences
“All drugs minus two” amendment would correct federal sentencing guideline “problems” Read More 01-21-2014
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Reentry Services Becoming More Holistic
“Sobering realities” of reentry catalyst for improving services Read More 01-20-2014
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Years after Exoneration "Beatrice Six" Still Seeking Justice (Updated July 12, 2016: Beatrice Six Awarded $28.1 Million)
Jury to decide if authorities conducted “reckless investigation” including ignoring DNA evidence Read More 01-16-2014
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Omnibus Federal Spending Package Includes a $51.6 Billion Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill
Justice Center reports Second Chance Act would be funded at $67.7 million Read More 01-15-2014
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New Technology Can Reduce Suicides in Jails and Prisons
Non-contact monitors alert corrections officers when someone is asphyxiating Read More 01-14-2014
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Race, Gender and Arrests
Statistics show that by age 23 almost half of African-American males have been arrested Read More 01-13-2014
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Department of Justice and Department of Education Work Together to Help End School-to-Prison Pipeline
Best practices on creating a safe, just, and equal school environment offered Read More 01-10-2014
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Flint, Michigan Elects Convicted Felon to City Council
Hartford, CT, however, isn’t so open minded about a political appointee Read More 01-09-2014
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Can New York City Mayor Stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline
The Nation’s Mychal Denzel Smith says yes, and he can stop over-policing and under-educating students, to boot Read More 01-08-2014
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Will “Gideon Vouchers” Allow Indigent Defendants to Obtain Better Legal Representation?
New approach to indigent defense might halt faulty “meet and plead” deals Read More 01-07-2014
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Complex Set of Problems Plague Senior Prisoners
Reentry back into the community also fraught with difficulties for the elderly Read More 01-06-2014
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Study Finds 2,000 People Exonerated for Crimes They Didn’t Commit
Some of those later exonerated were sentenced to death Read More 01-03-2014
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What We’ve Learned So Far About Social Impact Bonds
Lessons from New York City which had the first operational SIB in America Read More 01-02-2014
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Do Offender Registries Help or Hinder Public Safety?
Offender registry laws documented in informative article by Elizabeth Pratt Read More 12-31-2013
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Reforming Drug Free Zone Laws
Law targets poor and people of color in big cities, often ignoring white suburbanites and university students Read More 12-30-2013
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Nation’s First State-Led Social Impact Bond Partnership Launched
Pay-for-success partnership in New York State brings public, private and social sectors together in landmark venture Read More 12-30-2013
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Jericho Reentry Program Shares another Success Story
Helping formerly incarcerated men beat the odds is mission of Maryland organization Read More 12-27-2013
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Bureau of Justice Statistic Releases Numbers for Total Correctional Population in U.S.
Correctional population down for fourth consecutive year, though latest decline was only 0.7 percent Read More 12-26-2013
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Another Christmas and Still 2.3 Million Americans are Incarcerated
Again the question is asked, “By this time next year will that shameful number still stand? Read More 12-25-2013
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U.S. Inspector General Names Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing Department of Justice in 2013
Six areas recognized as “pressing concerns,” including crisis in federal prison system Read More 12-24-2013
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Earliest Known Memoir from African American Prisoner Dates Back to 1858
Rare manuscript sheds light on being black and incarcerated in the 19th century Read More 12-23-2013
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Obama Commutes Sentences of Eight Prisoners Serving Time on Drug Convictions
Freedom in sight for non-violent offenders serving decades behind bars Read More 12-20-2013
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National Institute of Justice Gives $145 Million in Awards in FY2013
350 recipients chosen for funding Read More 12-19-2013
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A Day in the Life of a Juvenile Public Defender
Limited resources, grueling hours , and (mostly) grateful clients greet public defenders in the juvenile justice system each day Read More 12-18-2013
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ACLU And Drug Policy Alliance: Healthcare Not Handcuffs
Affordable Health Care Act presents opportunities for criminal justice and drug policy reform Read More 12-17-2013
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The Dannon Project: Successful Reentry Program Built from the Ashes of Grief
“Feeding Dreams” is motto of Alabama organization created by family members of murder victim Read More 12-16-2013
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Virginia Governor Commits to Investing in Prison Reentry
Governor Bob McDonnell also seeks to expedite automatic restoration of civil rights process Read More 12-13-2013
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Extensive Resources on Juvenile Indigent Defense Available
Two premier juvenile justice advocacy organizations help identify systemic issues and offer recommendations to fix them Read More 12-12-2013
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Eighteen Los Angeles County Sheriffs Indicted on Civil Rights and Corruption Charges
Beatings of inmates and visitors, obstructing justice and numerous other crimes are charged Read More 12-11-2013
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National Institute of Justice's Sentinel Events Initiative: Looking Back to Look Forward
Adapting the “learning-from-error approach” used by other entities might lessen errors in the criminal justice system Read More 12-10-2013
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Louisiana’s Jail System Guarantees People Will Be Locked Up
Little incentive offered to struggling parishes to reduce jail populations Read More 12-09-2013
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Why Sweden’s Prison Population is Dropping Significantly
Confident “probation service and more programs for violent offenders are a part of the reason for the decline Read More 12-06-2013
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How Felony Disenfranchisement and Prison Gerrymandering Weakens Reform
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the war on drugs have conflicting agendas Read More 12-05-2013
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Maine Allocates $4.5 Million to Fight Recidivism
Jails to compete for pay-for-success funds Read More 12-04-2013
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The Negative Consequences of Extended Pretrial Detention
Pretrial detainees are 3-4 times more likely to be sent to jail or prison than those who were free pending court cases Read More 12-03-2013
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Research Shows that "Positive" Experience in Juvenile Justice System Can Reduce Recidivism by Almost 50 Percent
“Hearing” what juvenile offenders are saying rather than just “listening” to them can produce astounding results Read More 12-02-2013
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Organization Tries to Stop Bill That Would Lock Up 2,500 People
Project NIA clashes with Chicago Mayor over proposed mandatory minimum bill Read More 11-29-2013
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Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Hanukkah
Reentry Central is thankful for your support Read More 11-28-2013
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Tool Kit on Justice Reinvestment Offered for Local Leaders
Local justice reinvestment model use limited resources wisely Read More 11-27-2013
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Will This be The Year the President Grants Freedom to More Than Two Turkeys?
Improving his dismal record of granting clemency would be a symbolic start to Obama’s pledge to reduce mass incarceration Read More 11-26-2013
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Justice Policy Institute: Virginia Must Rebuild Its Criminal Justice System
Policy brief calls the current system “expensive, ineffective, and unfair” Read More 11-25-2013
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Proposed Elimination of Life Sentences for Juveniles Brings Impassioned Arguments from Both Sides of the Issue
Connecticut Sentencing Commission tasked with balancing justice and redemption Read More 11-22-2013
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The Shocking Revelations Behind Life Without Parole Sentences for Non-Violent Crimes
Drug Offenses and shoplifting can lock a person away for life Read More 11-21-2013
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Anthony Papa on When the War on Drugs Goes Way Too Far
Invasive body searches that yield no drugs are nightmares for innocent victims Read More 11-20-2013
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Report Offers Evaluation of Restorative Justice-Based Reentry Programs for High Risk Sex Offenders
Five Circle of Support and Accountability (COSA) program sites examined for effectiveness Read More 11-20-2013
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Racine Reentry Programs Helps Those with a Criminal Conviction Become Law-Abiding Entrepreneurs
New program provides business courses and mentors for formerly incarcerated persons Read More 11-18-2013
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Pope Francis: It is Easier to Punish the Small Fry, But Let the Big Fish Swim Free
Message to prison chaplains recognizes injustices in the criminal justice system Read More 11-15-2013
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Senators Leahy and Portman Announce Bill Reauthorizing Second Chance Act
Senators say reauthorization would help break the cycle of violence and recidivism Read More 11-14-2013
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Reentry Central Exclusive: Jennifer Hulvat on Prosecuting Juveniles as Adults
Argument raised against laws that make it easy for juveniles to be transferred to adult courts Read More 11-13-2013
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Serving Our Country and then Serving Time
Veterans Day is over but let’s make next year’s celebration more meaningful for forgotten veterans Read More 11-12-2013
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Prosecutor Who Put Innocent Man Behind Bars for 25 years Gets 10 Days in Jail
Former DA (who later became a judge) Ken Anderson deliberately withheld exculpatory evidence that would have cleared Michael Morton of murder Read More 11-11-2013
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Guide Offers Resource for Reentry-Related Legal Services
Nineteen-state guide helps those with a criminal history address reentry obstacles Read More 11-08-2013
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Privately Run Georgia Juvenile Prison with Highest Rate of Sexual Victimization in U.S. to Be Closed
Economics, not sexual victimization of youths, is the reason prison will be shuttered Read More 11-07-2013
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Oregon County Awarded $700,000 for Reentry Program
140 newly released citizens to benefit from reentry services Read More 11-06-2013
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Update: Federal Bureau of Prisons Will Keep Female Prisoners from Northeast at FCI-Danbury
Concerns of Senators, federal judges, child advocates and prisoners’ rights groups lead BOP to rescind transfers Read More 11-05-2013
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How the 851 Notice Can Corrupt Justice
Defendants often feel pressured to plead guilty to avoid “trial penalty” Read More 11-04-2013
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Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Oversight Hearing On Bureau of Prisons
BOP Director Samuels to testify on November 6 Read More 11-01-2013
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Should Inmate Mothers be Allowed to Provide Breast Milk to their Babies?
Studies show that breast feeding has many advantages for babies, but is rarely allowed in a correctional setting Read More 10-31-2013
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Target Corporation Implements “Ban the Box” Policy Nationwide
Major retailer gives those with a criminal history a second chance Read More 10-30-2013
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Christopher Varmus: The Case for “Raising the Age”
Remembering the juvenilein juvenile offenders Read More 10-29-2013
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Eleven-Year Olds Joining Gangs
How early prevention measures and community efforts can save children from making a lifetime mistake Read More 10-28-2013
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Experts Recommend that Judges Should Consider Collateral Consequences of Parental Incarceration
American Bar Association conference highlights damaging affects to children of incarcerated parents Read More 10-24-2013
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What Determines an Intellectual Disability in Death Penalty Cases?
“Bright-line cutoff” of an IQ of 70 or below has many concerned Read More 10-23-2013
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Indications of Bias against Females in White Collar Crime Sentences
Females in federal white collar crime study found to receive sentences three times higher than males with similar charges Read More 10-22-2013
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National Survey Finds American Voters Support Sentencing and Correctional Reforms
Voters who were surveyed feel sentences for non-violent offenders are too harsh Read More 10-21-2013
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California Governor Vetoes “Modest” Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Law would have made simple drug possession a misdemeanor, saving California millions of dollars Read More 10-18-2013
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Legislator Introduces Bill to Allow Surgical Castration of Some Sex Offenders
At least nine states allow chemical castration, but new bill goes deeper Read More 10-17-2013
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Activists Unite Against Transfer of Female Federal Prisoners from Danbury FCI
Senator calls Bureau of Prisons called “hardheaded” in its determination to close down the only federal prison for women in Northeast Read More 10-16-2013
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Study Reveals Impact of Stop and Frisk Police Actions on Young People
Young people who were stopped and frisked by police are less likely to trust police, or call on them for help Read More 10-15-2013
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Are Students of Color Targeted for Suspension in New York City Schools?
Organization claims school safety agents outnumber counselors in NYC schools Read More 10-14-2013
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Report Documents How Racial Disparities in U.S. Criminal Justice System Violate the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Racial disparity and bias taints everything from traffic stops to capital punishment Read More 10-13-2013
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The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture Calls for U.S. to Release Prisoner Held 41 Years in Solitary Confinement
Ban on indefinite solitary confinement of others also called for Read More 10-11-2013
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Illinois Governor Issues “Ban the Box” Order
Governor Pat Quinn cites employment as major factor in reducing recidivism, increasing public safety Read More 10-09-2013
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Rand Paul’s Very Liberal Views on Criminal Justice Reform
Some say Paul has outdone even Democrats in calling for major reform Read More 10-08-2013
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Democracy Imprisoned: Felony Disenfranchisement in America
2.2 million African-Americans are disenfranchised due to criminal convictions Read More 10-07-2013
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Trying to Kill Their Spirit: Children in Solitary Confinement
Long term solitary confinement for juveniles is a fact of life for too many juveniles Read More 10-04-2013
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(Updated 10-5-13) Rumors Continue to Swirl Regarding Imminent Transfer of Women Prisoners at Danbury Federal Correctional Institution
Danbury FCI is only federal prison for women in North East Read More 10-04-2013
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What costs more, Four Years Tuition at Harvard or a Year at Rikers Island?
If you guessed tuition at Harvard you are wrong Read More 10-03-2013
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(Updated 10-5-13) After 41 Years in Solitary Confinement Herman Wallace is Free
Dying of liver cancer, Wallace allowed to live his last days outside of Angola Prison Read More 10-02-2013
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Public Defense Crisis Shakes Fresno County, California
Fresno County public defender attorneys have decreased 34 percent since 2009 while caseloads continue to rise Read More 10-01-2013
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Formerly Incarcerated Entrepreneurs Invited to Compete for Cash Prize and Expert Advice
Prison to Prosperity Fair to hold Shark Tank-like event Read More 09-30-2013
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Pipeline Cases to be Included in Effort to Reduce Federal Prison Population
Updated policy to apply to those who have been charged, but not yet sentenced Read More 09-27-2013
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Worcester, Massachusetts Reaches Out to High Risk Re-Entrants
Agencies collaborate to help re-entrants get a fresh start Read More 09-26-2013
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Alabama Department of Corrections to Stop Segregating HIV+ Inmates
Female prisoners already integrated into general population, with men to follow shortly Read More 09-25-2013
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Michael Douglas Questions Criminal Justice System at Emmy Awards
Famed actor brings international attention to drug addiction and imprisonment Read More 09-24-2013
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Life Sentences on the Rise
Over 10,000 prisoners serving life sentences for non-violent crimes Read More 09-23-2013
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Council of State Governments Releases White Paper on Reducing Recidivism by Promoting Job Readiness
Shared results produce more successful outcomes Read More 09-20-2013
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Reentry via “Reentry Central”
How being given a second chance turned my life around Read More 09-19-2013
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Rethinking Public Sex Offender Registries
Video attempts to open dialogue on whether public registries are effective in preventing new sex crimes Read More 09-18-2013
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How to Prevent Young People from Joining Gangs
Evidence-based prevention measures offered by top experts in public health and public safety Read More 09-17-2013
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Six Reports on Transitions between Juvenile Delinquency and Adult Crime
Bulletins offer research on patterns, predictions, explanations, effective strategies and prevention and intervention Read More 09-16-2013
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Urban Institute Recommends Front- and Back- End Changes to Reduce Federal Prison Growth
BOP system, as it stands today, called “unsustainable” Read More 09-13-2013
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AFL-CIO Condemns Mass Incarceration in America
The Nation reports on why AFSCME is joining sides with prison reform advocates Read More 09-12-2013
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Study Finds LGBT Teens Have Higher Risk of Becoming Victims of Dating Violence
LGBT teens also subjected to cyber-bullying and other forms of harassment and abuse Read More 09-11-2013
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“States’ Innovations in Juvenile Justice” Briefing Demonstrates Effective Juvenile Justice Policy Reforms
Bi-partisan reform efforts in Connecticut, Texas and Ohio help to reduce number of youth held in the juvenile justice system Read More 09-10-2013
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The Best Reporting on Mental Illness in Prisons
ProPublica lists eight articles you won’t want to miss Read More 09-09-2013
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Maggie Clark: After Supreme Court Ruling, States Act on Juvenile Sentences
Pew offers interactive on which states have developed policies in compliance to Court’s ruling Read More 09-08-2013
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California Prison Hunger Strike Suspended
Hunger strike participants vow to work to end CDCR’s harsh solitary confinement policy Read More 09-06-2013
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People in Prison Who Have Never Used the Internet Are Asked to Describe It
How to do you explain something that didn’t exist when you were first locked up? Read More 09-05-2013
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Campaign to Divest from Private Prisons to Begin in October
Schools, churches, cities, and others with money in private prison companies asked to divest Read More 09-04-2013
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Best Practices for Increasing Access to SSI/SSDI upon Exiting Criminal Justice Settings
Helping reentering individuals reinstate their benefits quickly reduces homelessness and recidivism Read More 09-03-2013
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MacArthur Foundation Expands Investment in Juvenile Justice Reform to $165 Million
Models for Change Resource Center Partnership unveiled Read More 09-02-2013
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As Labor Day Approaches: A Look at Barriers to Employment for Those with a Criminal History
Millions of Americans eager to join labor force, if only someone will give them a second chance Read More 08-30-2013
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CURE National’s Charles Sullivan to Address Presidential Commission on Election Administration Concerning Absentee Voting by Voters Who Are Incarcerated in Jails
Interested parties are invited to weigh in with their thoughts and suggestions Read More 08-29-2013
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Amicus Brief Filed in Michigan “Debtors Prison” Case
Appeal filed for man sentenced to prison because he couldn’t pay court-ordered restitution Read More 08-28-2013
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Judge Brenda Murray Urges Those Who Will Be Affected by Closing of Danbury FCI to Contact Their Senators
CURE National shares email requesting feedback Read More 08-27-2013
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Solitary Watch Hunger Strike Update
Inmates still refusing food as threat of force-feeding looms Read More 08-26-2013
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Study Shows New Jersey Day Reporting Centers Do Not Reduce Recidivism
Report claims NJ Day Reporting Centers are less effective and more costly than traditional parole programs Read More 08-23-2013
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Reentry Central Special Report: Women in Danbury Federal Facilities Embrace BOP’s Efforts to Keep Them Closer to Home
Outcry over plan to transfer inmates 1,110 miles away from families spurs BOP to make some unexpected decisions Read More 08-22-2013
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College Admissions and Criminal Background Checks
New paper details Maryland’s approach to admitting students with a criminal history Read More 08-21-2013
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Nancy Ritter: “New Tool Will Manage Community Corrections ... and Beyond”
Statistics-based risk assessment tool can be used by probation departments in identifying those at risk to commit violent crime Read More 08-20-2013
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Two Washington Cities Alleged to Deprive Defendants with Right to Effective Counsel
Department of Justice Enters Statement of Interest in Pending Law Suit Read More 08-19-2013
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Suspends Transfer of Female Inmates from Connecticut to Alabama
Bureau of prisons agrees to put transfers on hold until Senators’ concerns are addressed Read More 08-15-2013
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Faith-based Reentry Program Found to Reduce Recidivism Rate in Minnesota
Program saved $3 million by reducing recidivism 26 percent Read More 08-14-2013
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Court Rules New York City’s “Stop and Frisk” Policy Violates Rights
Opponents claim policy targeted minorities Read More 08-13-2013
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New York Reentry Education Network Conference Produces Strategies for Reducing Recidivism
Report from NYREN conference stresses the key role “reentry education” plays in keeping formerly incarcerated persons from going back to prison Read More 08-12-2013
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Attorney General Eric Holder Announces New Sentencing Policy
More sentencing discretion to be given to federal judges and prosecutors as mandatory minimum policy is updated Read More 08-12-2013
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The Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Experiences from the States
Urban Institute reports 17 states with Justice Reinvestment Initiative model can save $3.3 billion over the next decade Read More 08-09-2013
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Most Americans are Surprised that the Largest Mental Health Facility in the Country is a a Jail
Well intentioned former President’s program to treat mentally-ill individuals outside of amental hospital backfired Read More 08-08-2013
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Court Tells “Kids for Cash” Judge He Will Serve 28 Years in Prison
Former judge Mark Ciavarella, Jr claim sentence is too harsh Read More 08-07-2013
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Check List Offered to Jails Regarding Inmates with Mental Health/Substance Abuse Disorders
SAMHSA forms provide centralized record for jail detainees that can be used in developing a solid reentry plan Read More 08-06-2013
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Senators Demand Answers Regarding Federal Bureau of Prison’s Decision to Transfer Women from Danbury, CT Prison
Senators ask Director of BOP to suspend transfers until all concerns are addressed Read More 08-05-2013
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Report on Prison Visitation Policies Spurs Reform in Some States
Fifty-State survey by Yale law students praised by scholars, researchers and policy makers Read More 08-02-2013
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“Scared Straight” Programs Ineffective in Preventing Juvenile Crime
Experts claim such programs can be harmful to youths Read More 08-01-2013
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Dating Violence Among Latino Adolescents
New study reveals Latino adolescents less likely to seek professional help when victimized Read More 07-31-2013
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The Collateral Consequences of Closing Danbury’s Federal Prison for Women
A real life drama plays out in correctional setting associated with popular new Netflix series Read More 07-30-2013
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First Casualty of California Hunger Strike Reported
Investigation called for in what officials claim was a suicide by hunger striker Read More 07-28-2013
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Facts on Solitary Confinement
California prison hunger strike enters third week of protesting solitary confinement policy Read More 07-26-2013
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Rhode Island Joins the Ban the Box Bandwagon
The following announcement was released by the National Employment Law Project: Read More 07-24-2013
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“Most Rehabilitated Man in America” Speaks on Solitary Confinement and the California Hunger Strike
Journalist once imprisoned for over 40 years writes on why we should care when inmates stage a protest Read More 07-23-2013
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Beyond the Sentence - Understanding Collateral Consequences
American Bar Association offers data base on collateral consequences Read More 07-22-2013
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Graduate Student Seeking to Interview Women Who Were Pregnant During Incarceration
Research study hopes to shed light on unique needs and experiences of pregnant inmates Read More 07-20-2013
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Brennan Center for Justice: What the Zimmerman Verdict Reveals About Mass Incarceration
Some experts are claiming there’s a link between the verdict and racial disparity in the criminal justice system. Read More 07-19-2013
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Can the Results of a Brain Scan Predict Who Will Re-offend?
Low Anterior Cingulate Cortex activity thought to be an indicator of future criminal activity, neuroscientist claims Read More 07-18-2013
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Will California Force Feed Prison Hunger Strikers?
Supporters of hunger strike hope correction officials will agree to prisoner demands before force feeding is necessary to prevent deaths Read More 07-17-2013
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OSHA 10 Certification Classes Draws Re-entrants Seeking to Improve Their Chances of Obtaining Jobs
Couple hopes their classes will help students achieve their dreams of gainful employment Read More 07-16-2013
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San Diego DA Works with Others to Help Formerly Incarcerated Persons Find Resources
Helping newly released inmates quickly obtain needed services can reduce recidivism Read More 07-15-2013
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Forging the Parental Bond Between Incarcerated Teen Fathers and their Children
Thirty percent of males in juvenile detention centers have children Read More 07-12-2013
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Fortune Society to Train Formerly Incarcerated Persons for Green Jobs
Environmental Protection Agency awards Fortune Society $200,000 to recruit, train and place re-entrants Read More 07-11-2013
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New Accusations of Coerced Sterilizations of Female Inmates Hurled at California
State already has sordid history of practicing eugenics in the past Read More 07-10-2013
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30,000 California Inmates Begin Hunger Strike over State’s Solitary Confinement Policy
10,000 inmates held in solitary confinement, some for two decades Read More 07-09-2013
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An Emotional Way to Keep Young People Out of Prison
Learning to understand emotions in a supportive setting helps disconnect the school-to-prison pipeline Read More 07-08-2013
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Females at Danbury, CT Federal Women’s Prison Told to Pack Up to Make Way for Men
Severe over-crowding in low-security male prisons forces women out Read More 07-05-2013
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The Dirty 30: Nothing to Celebrate About Thirty Years of Corrections Corporation of America
New report claims success of private prisons is nothing to cheer about Read More 07-04-2013
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Sean McElwee: Americans Commit Three Felonies a Day
PolicyMic uncovers what happens to them when they do Read More 07-03-2013
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Final Statements: The Last Words of Death Row Inmates
What do those about to be executed want the world to know? Read More 07-02-2013
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States Not Taking Advantage of Medicaid Coverage for Inmates
Millions of dollars in reimbursement lost Read More 07-01-2013
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Scandal at Riker’s Island after Assistant Security Chief Allegedly Orders Correctional Officers to Kick Inmate’s Teeth In
Ten indicted after unprovoked attack Read More 06-28-2013
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New Website Features Information Sharing Between Justice and Healthcare Systems
Benefits include lowering costs, better access to treatment and reduction in crimes Read More 06-27-2013
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EEOC Files Suit Against Two Employers for Faulty Background Check Policies
BMW and Dollar General target by EEOC Read More 06-26-2013
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Fortune Society Awarded $1.1 Million to House HIV+ Re-Entrants
HUD’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) calls need to provide stable housing for HIV+ re-entrants “critical” Read More 06-25-2013
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New Employment Model for Low-Skill Adults Can be Adapted for Re-Entrants
WorkAdvance model offers post-employment coaching to booster success Read More 06-24-2013
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Is Your State Designated as a “Comeback State” for Reversing High Juvenile Detention Rates?
Nine states lauded for policy revisions that keep youth out of juvenile facilities Read More 06-21-2013
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Some States Pushing to Expedite Executions of Death Row Inmates
While other states have abolished the death penalty, North Carolina and Florida want to ramp it up Read More 06-20-2013
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Colorado Using Telemedicine to Reduce Inmate Healthcare Costs
Some “bumps in the road” foreseen as new program is implemented Read More 06-19-2013
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Reclaiming Futures Leadership Institute Offers Resources from Recent Workshops
Topics include youth substance abuse, and mental health Read More 06-19-2013
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Detained Youth
Report suggests that witnessing violence can perpetuate cycle of violence Read More 06-17-2013
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Michael Suede: Why We Need Prison Reform
Is the government “squandering money” to incarcerate those who commit victimless crimes, and making citizens pay for it? Read More 06-14-2013
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Reentry, Redemption and Running for Mayor
Sundiata Keitazulu wants to deconstruct the criminal justice system and rebuild it to work effectively Read More 06-13-2013
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Michigan Department of Corrections Receives Grant for Post-Secondary Education for Inmates
Educational and vocational programs to be offered as way to reduce recidivism Read More 06-12-2013
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Sesame Street Introduces a New Character with Whom 2.7 Million Children Can Identify
Having an incarcerated parent affects one of every 28 children in America Read More 06-11-2013
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Colorado Prison Review Finds Over Half of Prison Sentences Contain Errors
Hopes and dreams dashed as some released inmates are rounded up and sent back behind bars Read More 06-10-2013
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War on Marijuana Accounted for One Arrest every 37 seconds in 2010
Of these arrests, Blacks were almost four times more likely to be charged than Whites Read More 06-07-2013
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Which State Has the Most Incarcerated Black Males?
If you named a state in the Deep South, guess again Read More 06-06-2013
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Faith Based Organizations are Offered Information on Reentry and Building Strong Fatherhood Programs
Webinars provide expert advice when dealing with reentrants and their families Read More 06-05-2013
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Senator Vitter’s Amendment Spurs Call to Action Against It
Critics predict serious collateral consequences if lifetime SNAP ban is implemented Read More 06-04-2013
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California Facing More Prison Woes
Lawyers claim mentally ill prisoners are being physically abused Read More 06-03-2013
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Results of First Nationwide Survey on Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Abuse Published
Faces and Voices of Recovery finds that one in ten Americans is in recovery Read More 05-31-2013
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Best Practice Standards for Employers Hiring Individuals with Criminal History
Reentry advocates and legal experts answer call by employers to determine the correct way to use background checks in hiring decisions Read More 05-30-2013
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Nine million Americans Cycle through Jails Each Year
New toolkit offers information on jail-to-community transition Read More 05-29-2013
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Prison or Treatment for Addiction: What is More Effective in Increasing Public Safety?
One Michigan County believes locking up addicts is the best way to increase public safety Read More 05-28-2013
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Court Allows Florida Public Defenders to Refuse New Cases
When caseloads become “unmanageable” Miami Dade County Public Defendants are no longer obligated to help new clients Read More 05-27-2013
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California’s Prison Realignment
Questions need to be asked, and answered Read More 05-24-2013
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Should the Government Continue to Fund Unsuccessful Half-Way Houses?
Half-way houses are needed, but recidivism rates are shameful Read More 05-23-2013
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Inmate Hospice Caregivers
Connecticut program teaches skills to help inmates take care of sick or dying prisoners Read More 05-22-2013
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What Does a Woman Want?
If she’s an incarcerated mother her main goal is reuniting with her children Read More 05-21-2013
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Blueprint for a Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy
New York Academy of Medicine and the Drug Policy Alliance present research on failing policies and offer recommendations for changes Read More 05-20-2013
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New Reentry Education Model Targets Low-Skill Inmates
Strong educational programs in correctional settings can play a major role in reducing recidivism Read More 05-17-2013
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David Kennedy: Another Kind of Gun Control
Focusing on “hot” groups and areas are key to reducing gun violence, says noted criminologist Read More 05-16-2013
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New Program Designed to Keep Women with Children Out of Prison
District Attorney Charles J. Hynes and the Women’s Prison Association announce a new Alternative to Incarceration program Read More 05-15-2013
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Understanding the Costs and Benefits of Criminal Justice Policies
Vera Institute issues a new guide to better understand marginal costs Read More 05-14-2013
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MDRC Offering Technical Assistance on Social Impact Bonds
Up to four organizations to receive technical assistance in pursuit of SIB financing Read More 05-13-2013
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GAO: Office of National Drug Control Policy Lacks Progress in Achieving Goals
Report finds no significant reduction of illicit drug use Read More 05-10-2013
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Latino Youth Disproportionately Represented in Juvenile Justice System
Twenty-five percent of incarcerated youth are Latino, study finds Read More 05-09-2013
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Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform Reports That New Hampshire Parole Board is Changing for the Better
New Hampshire tries using the science of parole rather than politics in making decisions on who to release Read More 05-08-2013
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Vera Institute Offers Guide to Becoming an Evidenced-Based Practice
Guide can be used beyond the scope of juvenile justice programs for which it was written Read More 05-07-2013
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The Hunger Strike at Guantanamo Bay
Guantanamo's medical personnel “working around the clock” to force feed prisoners Read More 05-06-2013
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U.S. Department of Justice Report Finds Federal Bureau of Prisons Compassionate Release Program "Poorly Managed"
Eligible inmates routinely denied release Read More 05-03-2013
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Expanding the Vision of Social Impact Bonds
Authors of new article assert that SIBs should do much more than simply save money Read More 05-02-2013
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Two States and Two Disturbing Stories of Inmate Health Care
California and Oklahoma facing court action Read More 05-01-2013
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Conference Produces 16 Papers on “Closing the School Discipline Gap”
Studies examine racial disparity, economic factors, and juvenile justice issues surrounding school suspensions Read More 04-30-2013
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Repurposing Empty Correctional Facilities to Reduce Recidivism
New York looks to use empty correctionl faciliies for reentry programs Read More 04-29-2013
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Noted Experts Provide Crucial Research to Criminal Justice Professionals and Students
Two new books on mass incarceration and reentry provide invaluable information for those trying to understand America’s criminal justice system Read More 04-26-2013
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The Lasting Psychological Effects of Incarceration
Mika’il DeVeaux explains “The Trauma of the Incarceration Experience” Read More 04-24-2013
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Employment Screening Practices & Trends: the Era of Heightened Care and Diligence
Responders to an EmployeeScreenIQ survey provide hope that a past conviction may not be a barrier to employment Read More 04-23-2013
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New Report Shows Housing Voucher Recipients Are Not the Cause of Crime
Push to promote landlords in low crime areas to accept housing vouchers aided by new study Read More 04-22-2013
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Educating Police Officers on the Collateral Consequences of Arresting a Parent in Front of a Child
More training and written protocol is being promoted as a way to reduce childhood trauma Read More 04-19-2013
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Ending Mass Incarceration: Charting a New Justice Reinvestment
Report shows that Justice Reinvestment has failed to live up to expectations Read More 04-18-2013
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Do Police Officers in Schools Help or Harm Youth?
Report finds children often criminalized for minor infractions when schools have “resource officers’ on duty Read More 04-17-2013
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Court to Governor Brown: Fix Prison System Quickly
Lack of proper mental health care and continual overcrowding brings wrath of Court upon California Read More 04-16-2013
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When Police are Tracking a Suspect’s Cell Phone is Your Cell Phone’s Information Popping Up Too?
New device that allows police to extract cell phone information without a warrant is called invasive, though not illegal Read More 04-15-2013
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Reducing Recidivism of Adults with Behavioral Health Needs
Report presents strategies to increase recovery and reduce recidivism Read More 04-12-2013
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Is Redemption Possible after a Criminal Conviction?
Yes, claims a new study, but employers rarely consider it Read More 04-11-2013
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Three Reform Measures to Revive the Right to Counsel
New Brennan Center report examines challenges faced by public defenders and offers remedies to eliminate stumbling blocks Read More 04-10-2013
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Lessons Learned: Planning and Assessing a Law Enforcement Reentry Strategy
Local law enforcement and community reentry programs can form a partnership to reduce crime and recidivism Read More 04-09-2013
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Formerly Incarcerated Persons to Get Health Coverage Under Affordable Care Act
Study finds death rate among reentrants over twelve times greater than for those in the general population Read More 04-08-2013
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ProPublica: Who Polices Prosecutors Who Abuse Their Authority? Usually Nobody
Report finds guilty people freed, innocent people incarcerated and prosecutors rarely investigated or disciplined for misconduct Read More 04-05-2013
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Changing School Culture to Reduce Violence and Aggression
Social and Emotional Learning programs can help keep young people out of the criminal justice system Read More 04-04-2013
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Did New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly Use the City’s Stop and Frisk Policy to Intimidate Blacks and Latinos?
New York State Senator Eric Adams says “yes,” Kelly says “no” Read More 04-03-2013
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Fifty-State Survey Focuses on Pretrial Justice
Front-end reform viewed as the path to improving criminal justice Read More 04-02-2013
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The “Best” Wrongful Conviction Articles
ProPublica’s MuckReads highlights some of the most egregious cases of wrongful convictions Read More 04-01-2013
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Report Finds “Barriers to Justice” for Female Domestic Violence Survivors- Defendants
After conviction survivors-defendants lose opportunities afforded other inmates Read More 03-29-2013
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Is Your State Among Those Implementing Criminal Justice Reform?
Reducing mass incarceration is a key goal of many state governments Read More 03-28-2013
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New Study Reveals Major Problems with Massachusetts Criminal Justice Polices
Ineffective system can cost state $2 billion in coming years Read More 03-27-2013
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What Else Can Oklahoma Do to Bring About Effective Criminal Justice Reform?
The Oklahoma Policy Institute offers several practical suggestions Read More 03-26-2013
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Rochester Police Chief Utilizes National Network for Safe Communities Strategy to Reduce Gang Violence
NNSC initiative is a model for law enforcement agencies across the country Read More 03-25-2013
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Five Things Law Enforcement Executives Should Know
Sometimes the simplest rules generate the best outcome Read More 03-22-2013
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Bi-Partisan Legislation Would Give Judges More Flexibility in Federal Sentencing
Expansion of “safety valve” would allow judges to sentence below mandatory minimums Read More 03-21-2013
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Breaking News: Head of Colorado Department of Corrections Murdered
(Updated 3-22-2013)
Tom Clements remembered as a man who sought to find “good in any situation” Read More 03-20-2013
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Fifty Years after Gideon v. Wainwright the Battle Goes On
Some states ignore the Court’s decision, while some lawyers can be a defendant’s worse nightmare Read More 03-19-2013
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Denying Drug Felons Food Stamps is Counter-Productive to Successful Reentry
Children of felons, health risks and public safety are some of the collateral consequences associated with a ban on assistance Read More 03-18-2013
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What We Know About Women Engaged in the Criminal Justice System
Male and female prisoners often have many things in common, but female inmates have issues that most men never face Read More 03-15-2013
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Inmate Healthcare: Providing Care While Reducing Costs
Several strategies might provide solutions to the inmate health care issue Read More 03-14-2013
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What Do Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota and Tennessee have in Common?
They have reduced juvenile confinement rates by over fifty percent Read More 03-13-2013
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Can Wrongful Convictions be Predicted and Prevented?
Several facts are indicators that a wrongful conviction may be in the works Read More 03-12-2013
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Dr. Ashley Nellis Writes on the Inappropriateness of Life Without Parole Sentences as an Alternative to Death Penalty
Study shows 300 percent increase in life without parole sentences over 20 year period Read More 03-11-2013
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Report Finds More Female Prisoners Than Male Inmates Are Diagnosed With a Mental Disorder
National rate for female inmates is 73 percent Read More 03-08-2013
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User Friendly Recidivism Reduction Checklists Offered
Separate checklists created for executive and legislative policymakers, state corrections administrators, and state reentry coordinators Read More 03-07-2013
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President Pardons 17 People
In a nation that has the highest incarceration rate in the world, that number could have been higher Read More 03-06-2013
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Connecticut Seen as the Model for Juvenile Justice Reform (Updated 3-12-13)
State praised for re-inventing its juvenile justice policies Read More 03-05-2013
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New York City Mayor Announces Launch of Jail-Based Reentry Program
New initiative expected to reduce recidivism by ten percent Read More 03-04-2013
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Sentencing Project Report: The Changing Racial Dynamics of Women’s Incarceration
Incarceration rate for black women drops, while the incarceration rate for white women rises Read More 03-01-2013
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Federal Bureau of Prisons to Lose $338 Million Under Sequestration
Reentry programs, inmates, and correctional officers will feel the sting Read More 02-28-2013
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Connecticut Reviewing Prison Educational Programs to Better Prepare Inmates for Reentry
Reentry Counselors to be added to more state prisons in effort to reduce recidivism rates Read More 02-27-2013
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Public Defenders Versus Appointed Attorneys: Who Comes Out on Top?
The answer may prove to be surprising to some Read More 02-25-2013
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Being Innocent on Death Row
Justice doesn’t only mean punishment Read More 02-21-2013
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Mary Mortenson Answers: Why A Prison Congregation?
Prison Congregations of America, Inc. believes that prisoners are a part of the community, too Read More 02-20-2013
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DRCCP’s Glen Martin Responds to Chicago Mayor’s Demand for Increase in Sentences for Gun Crimes
"Band-Aid" approach to reducing violence won't be successful, Martin claims Read More 02-19-2013
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Who Gets Pardoned?
Often the decision depends on the political view of a governor, rather than the merits of the application Read More 02-18-2013
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Texas Business Organization Supports Prison Reform
Powerful organization understands that reforms necessary to save state money and help reentrants Read More 02-15-2013
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Los Angeles Judge Shorten Sentences for Prisoners Sentenced Under California’s Three-Strikes Law
First of many hearings result in shorter sentences for five individuals Read More 02-14-2013
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GAO Releases Report on Issues Concerning the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA)
Added e-supplement offers information from GAO’s survey of SORNA offices Read More 02-13-2013
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Jail Post Card-Only Policy Can Be Costly in the Long Run, New Report Claims (Updated 4-26-13)
Lawsuit expected to decide if post-card only policy violates right to free speech Read More 02-12-2013
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How New York City Reduced Mass Incarceration: A Model for Change?
Vera Institute report relates how New York City police policies had an unexpected impact on reducing prison population throughout the state Read More 02-11-2013
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What We Know, and Are Learning, About Successful Reentry Programs
More successful reentry strategies needed, new brief states Read More 02-08-2013
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Audit of Privately Owned Ohio Prison Finds Inmates Forced to Defecate in Plastic Bags
Corrections Corporation of America prison penalized for lack of toilets, running water, improper medical care, staff shortages and overcrowded cells Read More 02-07-2013
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Connecticut Facing Resistance with Plan for Inmate End-of-Life Facility (Updated 2-19-13)
Opposition from townspeople and union put needed facility on hold Read More 02-06-2013
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When the Criminal Justice System, Immigration Enforcement and Child Welfare Systems Meet
Children are the victims of the “collateral harm” that ensues Read More 02-05-2013
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New Study Answers the Question: How Much Do Individuals on Probation or Parole Contribute to Crime?
Data gathered in “unprecedented study” of four California districts offers surprising answer Read More 02-04-2013
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Fact Sheets Offers Sobering Look at Parents in Prison
Intervention, rather than incarceration, might have kept many families intact Read More 02-03-2013
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Violence Prevention: Evidence-Based Practices and Community Involvement
Safe Start Center believes that understanding what causes violence can be used to prevent it Read More 01-31-2013
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The State of Sentencing 2012: Developments in Policy and Practice
Sentencing Project report shows how sentencing policy reform worked to reduce incarceration and increase public safety in 24 states Read More 01-30-2013
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What Happens When Young People Are Held In Solitary Confinement?
Harmful effects can be more profound for youth, than for adults, study finds Read More 01-30-2013
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Prison Prep School
Zero-tolerance” and “tough-on-crime” policies put students in a school-to-prison pipeline Read More 01-28-2013
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Class Action Suit Claiming Texans Were Denied the Right to Counsel for Misdemeanor Offenses Settled
Systematic and deliberate scheme” against defendants charged Read More 01-28-2013
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Female, Fat, and Facing a Jury? Uh-Oh
New study finds that obese women are more likely to be convicted by male jurors Read More 01-24-2013
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Richard Crane: Is It Ethical to Incarcerate People for the Sole Purpose of Making Money?
Religion & Ethics Weekly presents the moral dilemma encompassing the Louisiana prison system Read More 01-23-2013
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Brennan Center Highlights Impact of Criminal Records on the Economy
Comments to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights focus on discrimination, and the negative impact on the economy and public safety Read More 01-22-2013
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Developing a Mental Health Court
Free multimedia curriculum offered to those wishing to start, maintain or learn about mental health courts Read More 01-21-2013
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South Dakota Seeking Criminal Justice Reform (Updated February 13, 2013)
Diverting hundreds of non-violent offenders to special courts is expected to save the state millions of dollars Read More 01-18-2013
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Attorney General’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence Report Released
Recommendations for rethinking juvenile criminal justice system included Read More 01-17-2013
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North Carolina Tries to Do Right for the Wrongfully Convicted
Inmates released from death row face major hurdles when reentering society Read More 01-16-2013
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Committed a Crime? Beware of FaceCrook
New Jersey sheriff’s office gets tips from the community and inmates Read More 01-15-2013
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Section 8 Vouchers for Gang Members?
Will the Project Longevity Initiative and Housing Authority of New Haven make good on the promise to help former gang members start over? Read More 01-14-2013
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The Angola Prison Rodeo: Another View
What part of rehabilitation includes torturing animals? Read More 01-11-2013
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New Report Shows DNA Testing Can Exonerate Ten Percent of Those Convicted of Sexual Assault
DNA testing eliminated between 8 and 15 percent of convicted offenders and supported exoneration in Urban Institute’s Virginia Study Read More 01-10-2013
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Combating Gun Violence in New York City
Report identifies who is shot, and why, and offers recommendations on what can be done to reduce shootings Read More 01-09-2013
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How Should Law Enforcement Respond to People with Mental Illness?
New report offers strategies for local police Read More 01-08-2013
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United States Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) Seeking Comments on Criminal Background Checks
Public is invited to offer comments for consideration in creating new USCCR report on barriers to employment for those with a criminal history Read More 01-05-2013
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Are “Recession Babies” More Likely to Enter the Criminal Justice System?
New report indicates that children of recessions in the 1980’s have a higher incidence of substance abuse issues and arrests Read More 01-04-2013
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Understanding and Compassion: Essential Ingredients to Mental Health Reform
Paul Heroux writes on how we must rid society of the stigmas attached to mental illness if meaningful reform is to be implemented Read More 01-04-2013
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The Prison Gerrymandering Project Asks: Is Bernie Madoff Really a Resident of Granville County School Board District 3?
The Prison Policy Initiative warns of the harm that comes with prison-based gerrymandering Read More 01-03-2013
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The Bittersweet Victory of Patricia Spottedcrow’s Release
ACLU blog celebrates Spottedcrow’s release, but addresses ugly truths about women, drug laws, and the need for reform Read More 12-31-2012
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California Governor Issues 79 Pardons on Christmas Eve
Most of the pardons were granted to those convicted of a drug offense decades earlier Read More 12-28-2012
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Survey Puts Spotlight on Health Needs of Reentrants in the Bronx
Reentrants report substance abuse, mental health, HIV and Hepatitis C issues,
Health People finds Read More 12-27-2012
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Fortune Society Conducting Survey on the Impact of HUD Regulations and Enforcement on Individuals with Criminal Records
Housing providers, corrections officials and other service providers urged to provide information Read More 12-26-2012
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2.3 Million Americans Won’t be Singing “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
By this time next year will that shameful number still stand? Read More 12-24-2012
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Georgia Governor Reveals Long Awaited Report on Juvenile Justice Reform
Focusing on out-of-home facilities on higher-risk, serious offenders, and stronger support for evidence-based programs highlighted Read More 12-23-2012
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A Review of the Pardon Attorney's Reconsideration of Clarence Aaron's Petition for Clemency
Aaron sentenced to three life terms as first time offender who did not buy, sell or supply drugs Read More 12-21-2012
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Publication Devotes Issue to Youth and the Criminal Justice System
Child Welfare Watch focuses on the progress that has been made, and suggests what else can be done Read More 12-20-2012
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One in Eight Convicted of Federal Crimes Receive Sentence Reduction for Cooperating with Federal Authorities
USA Today reports that a cottage industry has sprung up among inmates willing to sell other inmates information to offer authorities Read More 12-19-2012
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Racial Disparity, Judges and Prosecutors in United States v. Booker
Study claims racial disparity reduced by Booker, not increased Read More 12-18-2012
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YES! Magazine: Four Ways to Stop Gun Violence
How can we avoid another tragedy such as the slaughter at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT? Read More 12-17-2012
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Judiciary Panel Holds Hearing on Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Powerful testimony urges legislators to stop the criminalization of school children Read More 12-14-2012
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Federal Prison Population Increases Tenfold in Past 30 Years, and is Expected to Keep Growing, New Report Claims
High federal prison rate gobbles up 25 percent of Department of Justice budget Read More 12-13-2012
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False Confessions: Why Do People Confess to a Crime They Did Not Commit?
Age of the confessor coupled with police tactics might be the answer Read More 12-12-2012
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Massachusetts Supreme Court Gives Prisoners in Solitary Confinement More Protection
State DOC must provide due process to inmates kept in solitary confinement over 90 days Read More 12-11-2012
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Closing Prisons Can Add Up to a Savings of $337 Million This Year
Prison population declines for three years in a row as a result of shuttering prisons Read More 12-10-2012
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American Justice: Marijuana Convicts Scarred While BP Execs Untouched
Truthout asserts prisons filled with non-violent, low-level minority marijuana sellers, while perpetrators of “eco-cide” walk free Read More 12-07-2012
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Report Shows Federal Bureau of Prisons is Not Compassionate in Granting Compassionate Release Applications
Questions arise as to why BOP is not doing more to employ a policy that is notoriously underutilized Read More 12-06-2012
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Innovations in Financing Public Services: Social Impact Bonds (SIB), Pay-for-Performance and Return on Taxpayer Investment
Conference discusses non-traditional ways to provide capital for social programs Read More 12-05-2012
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California Juvenile Crime Rate Plummets
Marijuana law reform considered one of several key factors in lowering youth crime rates Read More 12-04-2012
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Advice Offered for Implementing a Call-In Between Law Enforcement, Social Service Providers, Community Leaders and Gangs
Just how do you bring all parties to the table in an effort to reduce violence? Read More 12-03-2012
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How Can Low-Skill Inmates Improve Their Chances for Successful Reintegration into the Community?
New report provides Reentry Education Model that promotes community educational services to the incarcerated Read More 11-29-2012
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Government Offers Almost $1 Million in Funding for Educational Programs and Job Training in Prison
Local education providers working with state correctional facilities encouraged to apply for grants Read More 11-28-2012
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HIV/AIDS and American Prisoners
Although rates of infection have declined among prisoners, the disease still impacts those living with HIV/AIDS behind bars Read More 11-27-2012
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Attorney General Holder and Connecticut Governor Announce Anti-Gun Violence Initiative
Similar initiatives in several cities have been successful in reducing murders Read More 11-27-2012
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England and Wales Offer a Story of Survival in the Age of Budget Cuts for Innovative Probation Programs
Key factors for success when funds run dry are presented in new report Read More 11-26-2012
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New Orleans, Louisiana for Life Offers Grants Totaling $500,000 to Help Reduce Murders in That City
Local non-profits urged to apply for funding targeting at-risk residents Read More 11-23-2012
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Something to Be Thankful About: The Exoneration of the Wrongfully Convicted
California leads the nation in exonerations of the innocent Read More 11-22-2012
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Report Outlines Stumbling Blocks in Georgia’s Effort to Reform Its Criminal Justice System
Private correctional companies under fire for failing to live up to expectations Read More 11-21-2012
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Are U.S. Attorneys and the FBI Supporting Washington’s Marijuana Laws?
YES! Magazine claims that some feds actually are Read More 11-20-2012
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Transition from Jail to Community Model Hailed as Promising Reentry Initiative
Nine million inmates transition back into the community annually Read More 11-19-2012
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Rutgers Law School Programs Offer Support to Juvenile and Adult Reentrants
Programs help law students hone their skills while providing legal help to inmates and reentrants Read More 11-16-2012
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Prison Visitation Policies: A Fifty State Survey
State-by-State guide to prison rules and regulations show that some states need to revise their policies, while, other states encourage connection between inmates, loved ones and the community Read More 11-15-2012
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Healing a Broken System: Veterans and the War on Drugs
Much is said about honoring our veterans, but our drug policies can make them criminals Read More 11-14-2012
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Report Provides Steps to Aid Agencies in Developing Performance Incentive Funding Programs
Rewards for reducing recidivism funneled back into community programs Read More 11-13-2012
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Connecticut Contemplating Changes to Sentencing Laws Regarding Juveniles
Supreme Court ruling impetus for reconsideration of existing laws Read More 11-12-2012
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Loophole in California’s “Three Strikes” Law Closed as Voters Pass Proposition 36
Voters send message that sending someone to prison for life for stealing socks should not be an option Read More 11-09-2012
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New Brief Helps Identify Risk Factors for Recidivism
Applying resources to those with highest risk proves to be a smart choice in reducing recidivism Read More 11-08-2012
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Voters in Two States Choose to Legalize Marijuana (Updated on 11-12))
Three states had measure on ballot Read More 11-08-2012
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Understanding the Correlation Between Traumatic Brian Injuries and Youthful Offenders
Report from England shows inmates have higher rate of TBI than general population Read More 11-07-2012
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Violent Crimes Committed by Youth at the Lowest Rate in Thirty Years, New Report Proclaims
Still, 1.5 million young people arrested in 2011 Read More 11-06-2012
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Pardons, Commutations, and Early Release are Scarce Under Obama
President has a dismal record compared to past presidents Read More 11-05-2012
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Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Community Solutions for Youth in Trouble
Prioritizing available resources is the key for producing the most effective results Read More 11-03-2012
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The Honorable David J. Hickton Debunks Myths Surrounding Barriers to Reentry
New program also praised for ability to help reentrants Read More 11-01-2012
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FBI: Violent Crime Down 3.8 percent in 2011
Violent crime and property crime rates have continued to decline over the past five and nine years respectively Read More 10-31-2012
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Guide Book Offered to Probation Departments Seeking Improvement
Recommendations from a Jefferson Parish, Louisiana review can be useful to other probation departments Read More 10-30-2012
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Offers Summary of Laws Regarding Collateral Consequences in Each State
Information for those seeking federal relief is also included Read More 10-29-2012
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The Impact on Children of a Parent’s Incarceration
Daphne Baille offers a look at a problem that is plaguing our nation Read More 10-28-2012
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Jericho Reentry Program Gives Formerly Incarcerated Men the Skills They Need to Succeed
Baltimore organization helps to put a stop to the revolving door in and out of the criminal justice system Read More 10-26-2012
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Federal Judge Rules Part of Nebraska’s Sex Offender Laws Is Unconstitutional
Decision will allow registered sex offenders to use social networking sites Read More 10-25-2012
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What Reentry Services Are Available When “Legally Innocent” Prisoners Are Released from Prison?
Not many, USA Today investigation finds Read More 10-25-2012
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SAMHSA Releases Findings from 2011 Survey on Drug Use and Health
Over one quarter of adults on probation who were surveyed claimed they were using illicit drugs Read More 10-19-2012
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Video Visiting: Do Children Benefit or Suffer?
Is visiting a parent via a video camera ever acceptable? Read More 10-18-2012
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New Report Shows What States Are Doing to Reduce Collateral Consequences
National Employment Legal Project provides update on key pieces of states’ efforts Read More 10-17-2012
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Database of Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction Now Available
New website offers a quick (and eye-opening) view of just what consequences are attached to which crime Read More 10-16-2012
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Bloomberg’s Young Men’s Initiative One Year Later
Providing opportunities to deter young men of color from getting involved in the criminal justice system seems to be working Read More 10-15-2012
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Promoting Better School Disciplinary Policies Focus of Recent CSG Justice Center Meeting
Plans to dismantle the “school-to-prison pipeline” are underway Read More 10-12-2012
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Jeff Gerritt: The Crazy Race to Incarcerate
The call is out for Obama and Romney to address America’s mass incarceration problem Read More 10-11-2012
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Baylor University Receives $1.3 Million Grant to Study Seminary Behind Bars Program
Rehabilitating prisoners and teaching them to be “field missionaries” at other prisons is program goal Read More 10-10-2012
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Drew House Offers One-of-a-Kind Alternative to Incarceration Program for Moms and Kids
Keeping families intact while navigating criminal justice system is goal of promising program Read More 10-09-2012
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Justice Mapping Center Highlights “Million Dollar Blocks”
Spending money on reentry programs instead of re-incarceration can slash budgets and improve public safety Read More 10-08-2012
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Mass Incarceration of the Elderly is Rising Cause for Concern
Questions are raised about the necessity of insisting that old, frail, and incapacitated people die behind bars Read More 10-05-2012
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AIDS Related Deaths Decline Among U.S. Prisoners
Federal and state prisons also see an annual three percent decline in HIV/AIDS cases from 2001 - 2010 Read More 10-04-2012
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California Governor Bans Shackling of Pregnant Inmates During Labor and Delivery
Practice of shackling seen as a danger to mother and child Read More 10-03-2012
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Several States Recognized for Successfully Reducing Recidivism
Bipartisan support in tackling the problem of recidivism is one reason the seven highlighted states were so successful Read More 10-02-2012
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“New Approach” to Helping Corrections-Involved Adults with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders
Council of State Governments offers professionals help in reducing recidivism and promoting treatment among their clients Read More 10-01-2012
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Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services Offers Two New Reports
Focused deterrence and racial reconciliation are timely topics discussed in COPS reports Read More 09-28-2012
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Tool Kit Offered to Fight High Cost of Prison Phone Calls
Staying connected to a loved one in prison can cripple one’s Read More 09-27-2012
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Is It Time to Dismantle America’s Bail Bonding System?
A new report recommends a better and more just way of working with arrestees Read More 09-26-2012
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Report Shows Shift From Prison to Community Correction Reduces Spending Without Negative Impact on Public Safety
From 2009 to 2010 greatest decrease found Read More 09-25-2012
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Has Anything Changed in America A Year After the Execution of Troy Davis?
Davis’s death may have awakened anti-death penalty sentiments across the nation Read More 09-24-2012
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Report Finds Nearly Half of Federal Prisoners Sentenced for Drug Offenses
Harsh drug sentences result in overcrowding and safety concerns for staff and prisoners Read More 09-21-2012
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Bureau of Justice Statistics: Almost Four Percent of Children in the U.S. Lived in Household Where a Family Member Experienced a Violent Crime
BJS report finds numbers dropped by 68 percent since 1993 Read More 09-20-2012
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Justice Center Asking Criminal Justice and Mental Health Practitioners to Take Part in Survey
Input on “learning sites” can help future sites Read More 09-19-2012
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ACLU Takes on Alabama’s Policy of Segregating HIV Positive Prisoners
Alabama Department of Corrections denies inmates with HIV rehabilitative, vocational and mental health programs Read More 09-19-2012
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New Report Shows Money Bail System is Flawed and Unfair
Each day sixty-percent of people in U.S. Jails are waiting for their cases to be resolved Read More 09-17-2012
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Connecticut Death Row Inmates Challenge Death Penalty
Connecticut abolished the death penalty in April, but only for future murders Read More 09-14-2012
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Former Police Chief, Now San Francisco District Attorney, Calls for Criminal Justice Reform in California
Modifying the “three strikes” law, commuting death sentences to life in prison and allowing counties to have more power to work with non-violent offenders are ideas whose time have come, says D.A. Read More 09-13-2012
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How Will the Affordable Health Care Act Impact Prisoners and Public Safety?
Sentencing Project report claims health care for inmates would improve, recidivism rates would drop, and racial disparities will be addressed Read More 09-12-2012
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Guide Offers Prisoners and Reentering Citizens Helpful Tips on Navigating Educational Programs and Job Opportunities
Taking charge of one’s life by setting and achieving goals is basis for new government guide Read More 09-11-2012
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What Are The Democratic and Republican Platforms on Criminal Justice Policy?
What is omitted is as important as what is included Read More 09-10-2012
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The Role of Supportive Housing in Reducing Recidivism
Ohio pilot program targeting high-risk reentrants found to be cost effective and to reduce reincarceration Read More 09-07-2012
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The Brain, Addiction, and California’s “Three Strikes” Law
Huffington Post questions whether a person should be put away for life for having a brain disease Read More 09-06-2012
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Alabama Requiring Visitors to the State’s Correctional Facilities to be Fingerprinted
Critics claim move is unnecessary Read More 09-05-2012
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FAQ: Communities and Families Involved with the Criminal Justice System
Answers to FAQ explain what formerly incarcerated persons, their families, churches, community and reentry professionals can do to bring families together and support successful reintergration Read More 09-04-2012
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New Study: Post-Release Employment and Recidivism Among Different Types of Offenders With A Different Level of Education
A Criminal history is not the only thing that holds reentrants back Read More 09-01-2012
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Regional Chapters of NAACP Support Marijuana Initiatives
Changes in laws seen as move to keep people of color out of jail Read More 08-31-2012
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"Self Reliant" Counties in California Show Remarkable Success in Reducing Prison Population
Santa Cruz spotlighted as role model Read More 08-31-2012
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ACLU to Justice Department: Help Release Wrongfully Held Federal Inmates
Sentence enhancements wrongly applied in many cases Read More 08-29-2012
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Survey Finds Most Americans Support Juvenile Justice Reform
Rehabilitation and treatment recommended Read More 08-28-2012
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Why Won’t States Release the Old or Infirm From Prison?
Compassionate release policies fail to help Read More 08-27-2012
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Connecticut Children’s Camp Devoted to Kids with an Incarcerated Relative
Being in a program with others who understand helps kids realize they are not alone Read More 08-25-2012
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Report Shows Shocking Levels of Disenfranchisement in the U.S.
In America one out of forty adults are prohibited from voting because of a criminal history Read More 08-23-2012
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Being Cleared of a Crime Does Not Always Mean Release from Prison or a Clean Record
Two recent cases suggest more can be done to protect the innocent Read More 08-22-2012
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What Happens When Prosecutors Wield Too Much Power?
Justice, under such circumstances, can never be served Read More 08-22-2012
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Ohio Moves to Reduce Collateral Consequences of a Conviction
Important legislation will remove barriers to success Read More 08-21-2012
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Disenfranchisement Debate A Hot Topic as November Draws Near
The long, hard civil rights battle to allow people to vote seems forgotten by advocates for disenfranchisement Read More 08-20-2012
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Businesses Build on America’s Prison Population
Making money off of inmates is the new way to do business Read More 08-20-2012
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Broken Records: How Criminal Background Check Companies Get it Wrong and Ruin Lives
Growing background check industry is responsible for giving false information to employers Read More 08-16-2012
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Rethinking Treatment for the “Addict Inmate”
David Kerr proposes a new way to treat incarcerated substance abusers Read More 08-15-2012
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New York State Receives $1.13Million to Keep Juveniles Out Of Jail
Department of Justice gives grant to reduce juvenile crime and the resulting consequences Read More 08-14-2012
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District Attorney Credited with Helping Reduce Berks County, Pennsylvania Prison Population by Thirty Percent
Alternatives to incarceration programs have remarkable results Read More 08-13-2012
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New Report Details the Collateral Consequences of Solitary Confinement on Reentry
Those held in isolation are usually the least prepared for release Read More 08-10-2012
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Journalist Seeking Information on Solitary Confinement Experiences for Rolling Stone Article
Formerly incarcerated persons invited to give their thoughts on adjusting in the community after being isolated for a considerable time Read More 08-10-2012
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Riding School Opens Its (Barn) Doors to Formerly Incarcerated Persons
Iowa non-profit hopes learning new skills will enable half-way house residents to follow the right trail Read More 08-08-2012
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New Report on Mental Health Needs of Arrestees in D.C. Released
Early identification of high-need population crucial for providing treatment Read More 08-07-2012
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New York City The First in America to Begin Social Impact Bonds Experiment
Goldman Sachs commits $9.6 million to help programs reduce recidivism Read More 08-06-2012
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Faith Based Mentoring Guide Offers Tips for Helping Formerly Incarcerated Persons
Studies show returning citizens fare better with support from strong role models Read More 08-04-2012
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Former U.S. Attorney Raises Concerns about Federal Prison System
Federal Bureau of Prisons at 38 percent over capacity Read More 08-04-2012
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Women Engaged in the Criminal Justice System: Webinar Offers Best Practices
Audio and video of best practices for women in criminal justice system Read More 08-01-2012
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San Marcos Police Department Learning How to Respond to Autistic Citizens
Training session hope to educate police about autism spectrum Read More 07-31-2012
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Nutrition and Reentrants: Fortune Society Finds Many Clients “Food Insecure”
Study finds a lack of money, healthy food, neighborhood grocery stores, and a stable residence has negative impact on returning citizens Read More 07-31-2012
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Private Prison Companies Get Bigger Slice of the Pie as Number of Federal Detainees Rises to Record Level
Concerns grow over lack of transparency Read More 07-30-2012
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South Dakota Governor Ready to Bring About Criminal Justice Reform
Study ordered to find solutions to problems in State's criminal justice system Read More 07-27-2012
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Policy Briefs on Justice Reinvestment Issued
Urban Institute offers government agencies guides to implementing successful justice reinvestment initiatives Read More 07-26-2012
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ACLU Asks Massachusetts Governor to Reject “Deeply Flawed” Crime Bill (Updated July 29)
Mandatory sentences viewed as “unjust” Read More 07-26-2012
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Is Los Angeles Criminalizing School Children?
School officials vow to revisit ticketing policy after two reports reveal negative impact on children Read More 07-24-2012
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Prompting Police Involvement in Reentry
New paper suggests that police involvement in reentry programs can keep recidivism rates down Read More 07-23-2012
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California Allocates $190 Million for New Reentry Programs in Prisons
“Reentry Wings” to be created to provide inmates skills to succeed upon release Read More 07-20-2012
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Helping Inmates Heal Through Art
Montgomery County, MD Department of Correction and Rehabilitation art program gives inmates a sense of accomplishment, and hope Read More 07-19-2012
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Social Impact Bonds: An Idea Whose Time Has Come in America
Reentry organizations could increase success by linking with social impact financing Read More 07-18-2012
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Lutheran Organization Helps Illinois Reentrants Stay Out of Prison
Programs help keep recidivism rate below seven percent for participants Read More 07-18-2012
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Disenfranchisement: What is Your State’s Ranking?
One in every forty Americans is disenfranchised due to a felony conviction Read More 07-16-2012
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Brennan Center Offers Advocates Advice on How to Eliminate “Debtor Prisons”
Poor individuals are often caught in a vicious cycle of returning to prison for not being able to pay criminal justice debts Read More 07-13-2012
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Families of Prisoners Face Disrupted Lives
Children are often the collateral consequences of a parent’s conviction Read More 07-12-2012
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Connecticut’s Prison Population Drops Again
New number “defies historical modeling” Read More 07-11-2012
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Reentrants Involved in Educational Programs Less Likely to Recidivate
New tool kit offers suggestions on how to engage students involved in the criminal justice system Read More 07-10-2012
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New Tool Promotes Cultural Competence in Treating American Indian Substance Misuse
Interactive Curriculum focuses on non-Euro-centric perspectives for treatment Read More 07-09-2012
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Federal Parole: Yes, There is Such a Thing, Theoretically
Bob Walsh provides a history of federal parole that answers the question of why it is virtually non-existent today Read More 07-06-2012
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Senator Lautenberg Calls for Bureau of Prisons to Review of NJ Federal Halfway Houses and Reentry Programs
NY Times article sparks demand for accountability in wake of escapes Read More 07-05-2012
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Envisioning Criminal Justice Reform Twenty-Five Years from Now
Twenty-five experts project their hopes for the future Read More 07-03-2012
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Connecticut Okays Release of Some Inmates to Nursing Home
Process is still in the works, with details being ironed out Read More 07-02-2012
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Louisiana Earns the Dubious Distinction of Being the Prison Capital of the World
State incarcerates more people per capita than any country in the world Read More 06-29-2012
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Iowa Governor Erects Barriers to Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons
Under Governor Branstad’s policy only 12 out of 8,000 felons now eligible to have rights restored have succeeded Read More 06-28-2012
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Ohio Governor Signs Sweeping Criminal Reform Bill
Diverting first time offenders away from prison is gist of new law Read More 06-27-2012
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Reducing Violent Crime—How Your Pocketbook Can Benefit
There’s another good reason for reducing crime beside the obvious Read More 06-26-2012
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Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Favor of "Pipeline Prisoners"
Ruling allows those sentenced for a crack cocaine offense after the FSA was passed to seek relief Read More 06-25-2012
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Breaking News: Supreme Court Rules Against Life Without Possibility of Parole for Juveniles Convicted of Murder
Eighth Amendment against cruel and unusual punishment cited in (divided) decision Read More 06-25-2012
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The Iron Cage: Why It’s So Hard to Escape Mass Incarceration
Jonathan Simon writes on the myths surrounding half-way houses and resurrecting Willie Horton as a scare tactic Read More 06-21-2012
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What Works in Works in Criminal Justice (and What Doesn’t)?
New government website rates programs for effectiveness Read More 06-20-2012
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Rielle-ity Check
Ms Hunter, there is no such thing as a country club jail Read More 06-20-2012
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ACLU Report Details Unbridled Police Brutality in Puerto Rico
Second largest police force in the country criticized for uncontrolled abuse and excessive force Read More 06-20-2012
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The War Against the War on Drugs
Smart politicians are heeding the wishes of voters by raising the white flag of surrender in one of the most damning mistakes the government has made Read More 06-18-2012
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U.S. Department of Labor Awards over $20.5 Million to 18 Reentry Programs
Funds given to reentry programs providing job related services Read More 06-14-2012
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Innovative Program Gives Inmates Needed Skills to Compete in the Technology Industry
“The Last Mile” program is the first step to success for some San Quentin prisoners Read More 06-13-2012
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American Bar Association to Young People: Think Before You Plea
The often unspoken collateral consequences of entering a guilty plea can come back to haunt years later Read More 06-12-2012
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Social Networks, Delinquency, and Gang Memberships: New Report Follows the Link between Young Latinos and the Gang Lifestyle
How do interpersonal relationships and networks shape social interaction? Read More 06-11-2012
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Fortune Society Offers Toolkit on Successful Transitional Housing for Individuals with a Criminal Background
Castel Gardens achieves “Triple Bottom Line” goals Read More 06-11-2012
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Montana State University Billings Offers Unique Educational Program for Female Inmates
“Pathways to Self-Sufficiency” program gives incarcerated women the skills they need to put their best foot forward Read More 06-08-2012
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New York Governor Calls for Standardization of Penalties for Marijuana Possession
Passage of pending bills would go far to reduce the criminalization of young people of color, advocates say Read More 06-07-2012
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Pew Report: Length and Costs of Sentences Increased Significantly Over Past Two Decades
Florida leads reporting states with a whopping 136 percent increase in time served Read More 06-06-2012
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New Book Revisits Some of the Darkest Days in Juvenile Justice History
Pennsylvania judges and cohorts developed “Kids for Cash” plan to fill privately owned juvenile detention centers Read More 06-04-2012
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Racial Profiling Bill and Secure Communities Intersect
Will police fingerprint someone for a minor crime because they know the feds will run the prints to see if the person is undocumented? Read More 06-01-2012
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New York City with 4,500,000 Incidents of "Stop and Frisk" Earns Dubious Distinction as the City with the "Most Massive Local Racial Profiling Program in the Country"
New York City’s “Stop and Frisk” Policy Under Fire For Targeting Blacks and Latinos Read More 05-31-2012
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“The US 2.3 Million:” Perhaps the Largest Group You Never Heard of…or Considered
Where are the cameras and reporters if you aren’t a celebrity arrestee or part of a well-known activist group? Read More 05-30-2012
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Research on Effective Reentry Programs and Practices Now Available
What Works in Reentry Clearinghouse offered by NRRC Read More 05-29-2012
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Remembering the Fallen; Lifting up Those Who Stumble
Memorial Day should not only be about picnics and parades Read More 05-28-2012
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Are You the Next Prisoner?
Conservative financial group suggests that you think carefully before answering Read More 05-25-2012
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Clarence Aaron: “Poster Boy for Drug War Inequity”
Office of the Pardon Attorney under fire for failing to report vital information on Aaron’s pardon request during the Bush administration Read More 05-24-2012
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Promising Beginnings: Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform in Key States
ACLU report describes how working together can create sound policies Read More 05-23-2012
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National Registry of Exonerations Lists Almost 900 Individuals Found to be Innocent
Questions arise as to how many innocent people were executed for a crime they did not commit Read More 05-22-2012
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Key Developments of the U.S. Criminal Justice System Over the Years
Colorful visual tool shows trends in Corrections in the U.S Read More 05-21-2012
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New Study Shows Nearly One in Ten Inmates Experience Sexual Abuse and “Misconduct”
Majority of victims leave prison with feelings of guilt and shame Read More 05-18-2012
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Can Connecticut’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be the Role Model for the Rest of the Nation?
Strict guidelines of CT law can help other states draft their own strong laws Read More 05-17-2012
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New Colorado Housing Development Aims to Keep Homeless Out of Jail
Homeless people, many with mental health issues, often find themselves entrenched in the criminal justice system Read More 05-16-2012
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GAO: Byrne JAG Funds Could, and Should, Be Used for Indigent Defense
Over fifty percent of grantees and public defenders surveyed were unaware that funds for indigent clients are available from the Byrne JAG Program Read More 05-16-2012
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Children Treated as Adults in the Criminal Justice System Face Irreparable Harm
Ohio study determines public safety does not increase, but the risk of suicide rises when kids are locked up in adult prisons Read More 05-14-2012
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Mental Illness and the Incarcerated: Almost Fifty Percent of Inmates Report Symptoms
Study finds that female inmates display more symptoms of mental health issues on local, state and federal levels Read More 05-11-2012
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Marc Maurer: How Sensationalist Imagery Can Undermine Sound Public Policy
Long after the Willie Horton ad campaign, advertisers are still desensitizing the public to the realities of prison and reentry Read More 05-11-2012
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Enhancing the Reentry Outcomes of Justice-Involved Women: New Resources Available for Criminal Justice Professionals
National Resource Center on Justice Involved-Women aims to improve outcome for women with criminal histories Read More 05-10-2012
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Much Anticipated Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Updates Go into Effect in Massachusetts
Most background searches will only be allowed up until the past ten years Read More 05-08-2012
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Childhood Disrupted: Understanding What Happens When Mommy Goes to Prison
As Mother’s day approaches, thousands of children will be celebrating alone Read More 05-07-2012
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Self-Described “Hawk” on War on Drugs Believes Mandatory Minimums Should Apply to Kingpins Only
Former federal prosecutor claims "fairness and equity" are sidelined under current laws Read More 05-06-2012
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Stanford University Students Help Formerly Incarcerated Women Succeed
Project ReMade teaches women how to become entrepreneurs Read More 05-05-2012
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Corrections Corporation of America Announces 2012 First Quarter Financial Results
Management revenue for 2012 first quarter is up from same period in 2011 Read More 05-04-2012
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EPIC Resources: A How-to For People With a Criminal Justice History
Free on-line courses help formerly incatcerated persons become job-ready Read More 05-04-2012
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Private Prisons: Making Money by Locking People Up
Dina Rasor takes on private prisons, the war on drugs, and other issues regarding America’s fascination with incarceration Read More 04-30-2012
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Safer Foundation Announces Support for Criminal Justice Reform in Illinois
Removing barriers to employment and granting probation instead of prison are bills under consideration Read More 04-30-2012
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Connecticut Governor Signs Bill to Repeal Death Penalty
Connecticut joins 16 states that abolished capital punishment Read More 04-27-2012
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EEOC Offers Revised Guidelines for Hiring People with Criminal Records
“Forward thinking” guidance gives reentrants a fair shot in entering the labor market Read More 04-27-2012
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U.S. Jail Population Declines for Third Year in a Row
New report also reveals jails operating at their lowest capacity since 1984 Read More 04-26-2012
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Is the End of the Epidemic of Mass Incarceration Looming on the Horizon?
Sunday Morning awakens Americans to the reality of our “Incarceration Nation” Read More 04-25-2012
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One in Thirty-One: 7.3 Million Americans are a Part of the Corrections System
Pew Center offers ‘blueprint” to cut crime and recidivism Read More 04-24-2012
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An American Story: Urban Poverty Surrounded by Wealth
Is mass incarceration part of the cause of these pockets of poverty? Read More 04-23-2012
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Charles Colson, Advocate and Friend of the Incarcerated, Dies at 80
Convicted Watergate conspirator became beacon of hope for prisoners Read More 04-22-2012
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2012 National Drug Control Strategy: Twenty-Five Billion to be Spent on Law Enforcement
Critics claim there is not much “new” in “new budget” Read More 04-21-2012
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Saving Money and Saving Lives: The Restorative Impact of Rehabilitative Courts
Former prosecutor Jennifer Hulvat shares success stories Read More 04-17-2012
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Improving Access to Services for Female Offenders Returning to the Community
Report finds women are often overlooked in reentry programs Read More 04-16-2012
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Human Rights Watch Researching Compassionate Release Policy Of Federal Bureau of Prisons
Goal is to publish report with analysis and recommendations Read More 04-13-2012
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A Silver Tide Behind Bars: The High Cost of Living and Dying in Prison
Karen Drucker exposes the harsh consequences elderly prisoners endure Read More 04-13-2012
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Los Angeles Sherriff and ACLU Agree: Notorious Men’s Central Jail Must Be Closed
New study finds closing may lead to a major shift in criminal justice policy and practice across the nation Read More 04-12-2012
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Urban Institute and Emory University Study: "Public Housing Transformation and Crime: Making the Case for Responsible Relocation”
Decrease in crime “less than expected” in Atlanta and Chicago Read More 04-10-2012
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Babies Behind Bars?
Connecticut DOC Commissioner considers adding nursery to female correctional facility in effort to promote mother-child bonding Read More 04-09-2012
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What Would Jesus Do About Drug Laws?
FAMM’s Molly M. Gill gives us a hint Read More 04-06-2012
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Steven Yoder: Formerly Incarcerated Persons are America’s New Small Business Owners
Starting over after prison increasingly means starting a new business Read More 04-05-2012
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Survey Finds Americans Unhappy with Incarceration Rate and Cost
Reduced prison terms and alternatives to incarceration are some changes voters want to see implemented Read More 04-03-2012
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The Need for Reentry Agencies to “Get Real”
Should funding reentry organizations be contingent on whether they employ formerly incarcerated persons ? Read More 04-02-2012
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Missouri House Approves Changes to Sex Offender Registry
Changes would allow for petition for removal of name from sex offender list Read More 03-30-2012
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Could Five Million Votes Sway an Election?
Sure, but that won’t happen this year because a felony conviction will prevent millions from voting Read More 03-29-2012
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Doe Fund Offers Guide to Hiring Qualified People with Convictions in New York
Tips on how to fairly evaluate a job applicant can be used in other states Read More 03-28-2012
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Sweeping Changes to Criminal Record Laws About to Begin in Massachusetts
Effort to help reduce recidivism by making it easier to be considered for a job is goal of new CORI system Read More 03-27-2012
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Pew Center Offers Religion in Prisons: A 50-State Survey of Prison Chaplains
Majority of chaplains believe religious programs critical to rehabilitation Read More 03-26-2012
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Florida Federal Halfway House the Scene of Violence
Gunmen shoot into building, hitting staff member Read More 03-23-2012
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Reverend Doctor James Cook: Helping Veterans with Reentry after Prison
Former Marine helps formerly incarcerated veterans transition from incarceration into the community Read More 03-21-2012
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The Sentencing Project: Envisioning the Next 25 Years of Reform
Criminal justice reform experts share their experience and views for the reformation of a flawed system Read More 03-21-2012
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GAO Report to Congressional Requesters
Eligibility and Capacity Impact Use of Flexibilities to Reduce Inmates' Time in Prison Read More 03-19-2012
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Study Finds Non-English Speakers in North Carolina Receive Harsher Sentences
Longer sentences handed down to those who don’t speak English Read More 03-19-2012
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Targeting the Right Participants for Adult Drug Courts
National Drug Court Initiative offers fact sheet on reaching high risk and high need population Read More 03-18-2012
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Fact Sheet Offered About Racial Disparity in the American Criminal Justice System
One in three black males face incarceration during their lifetime Read More 03-16-2012
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Is Medical Heroin Better than Methadone in Treating Addiction?
Canadian study shows hard core addicts have more success with a medical heroin program than with methadone maintenance Read More 03-15-2012
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Women in the American Criminal Justice System
Center for American Progress article highlights facts about women Read More 03-12-2012
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention: A Way to Reduce Recidivism
CBT found to help lower recidivism rate of juveniles and adults Read More 03-09-2012
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Senator McConnell Wants Head of Bureau of Prisons to be Appointed by President
Kentucky politician wants to make BOP more accountable Read More 03-08-2012
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Former Maryland Governor Plans Law School Clinic for Pardons
Leveling the odds” for pardons applicants goal of first-of its-kind law clinic Read More 03-07-2012
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Florida Lawmakers Blast Department of Corrections Move to Close to Reentry Programs
Closings will cost, not save, taxpayers’ money, opponents argue Read More 03-06-2012
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ACLU, Religious Organizations and Policy Groups Urge States Not to Succumb to CCA’s Offer to Purchase and Manage Prisons
Giant corporation seeks to gobble up more of America’s prisons Read More 03-05-2012
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The Lives of Juvenile Lifers
Sentencing Project presents first ever survey of those serving life for an offense committed as a young person Read More 03-02-2012
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Maryland Sees an Increase in Prison Populations
Although the state’s crime rate declined, the prison population did not Read More 03-01-2012
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Cuyahoga County, Ohio Considering Ban the Box
Effort to aid 7,000 returning citizens spurs reform Read More 02-29-2012
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Connecticut US Attorney’s Office Reaches Out to Young Women
Auditioning for 4 Peace film brings young people together at anti-violence event Read More 02-28-2012
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Got Milk? How about a Criminal Justice Reform Agenda to Go Along with It?
Milk Not Jails seeks to provide alternatives to prison-based economy in upstate New York Read More 02-27-2012
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From Prison to U.S. Probation Officer
The reentry success of Clark Porter gives hope to others Read More 02-24-2012
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Hampden County, MA Sherriff’s Department Aids Prisoners with Reentry
After Incarceration Support Services program connects former prisoners with community aid, with amazing results Read More 02-24-2012
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Cell-House Reentry Programs Underutilized Says Correctional Counselor
Many reentry programs in prisons perform only “perfunctory” duties Read More 02-22-2012
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New Report Features Major Policy Reforms in 2011
Twenty-nine states cited for advancing criminal justice reform Read More 02-21-2012
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The Education of DC Report: Education as a Public Safety Policy
Justice Policy Institute brief promotes holistic approach to reducing crime Read More 02-20-2012
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New Jersey Taking Reentry Seriously
With pending state laws and community support, formerly incarcerated persons have a better chance of success Read More 02-17-2012
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Neighborhood Striving for “No Entry” Rather Than Reentry
Keeping young people from being incarcerated is focus of one Connecticut community Read More 02-16-2012
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Wisconsin Religious Leaders Set Goal to Reduce Prison Population by 11,000 by 2015
WISDOM network to launch campaign on February 20 Read More 02-15-2012
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New Sentencing Project Report Calls Private Prisons “Too Good to be True”
Dramatic increase in the use of private prisons on a state and federal level has some concerned Read More 02-14-2012
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Families Against Mandatory Minimums: Don’t Blame Judges for Racial Disparity
Mandatory sentencing guidelines limit judges' roles in meting out sentences Read More 02-13-2012
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Eric Holder Announces Grants to Improve Indigent Defense Services
American Bar Association praised for its role in promoting quality defense services for indigent clients Read More 02-10-2012
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Urban Institute Report Details Challenges of Reentry
Study sought to determine how to make reentry more successful Read More 02-09-2012
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Scientific American Reports Brain Injuries Seven Times Greater in Prisoners
Can untreated TBI related behaviors account for high recidivism rate? Read More 02-08-2012
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Charles Chieppo: The Solution to Reducing Recidivism
Newark’s “work first” approach to successful reentry pays off Read More 02-07-2012
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Worcester, MA Announces Pilot Reentry Program
Community organizations will collaborate in providing services to formerly incarcerated persons Read More 02-06-2012
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Reentry Employment Programs “Bunkers in the Storm”
Denver’s Belay Enterprises offers jobs to those getting out of prison Read More 02-05-2012
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Fact Sheet Offers Insight Concerning Children of Incarcerated Parents
Stress, anxiety, and a sense of abandonment plague children of a parent who is behind bars Read More 02-02-2012
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Adam Gopnik: Why do We Lock Up So Many People?
New Yorker article describes how Americans came to believe caging people is the most acceptable way to deal with crime Read More 01-31-2012
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Human Rights Watch Reports Huge Increase in Number of Elderly Prisoners
US Prisons dubbed “old age homes behind bars” Read More 01-30-2012
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Breast Cancer among Female Prisoners
Diagnosis and treatment often delayed with serious, if not fatal, consequences Read More 01-28-2012
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Vera Institute: What Incarceration Costs Taxpayers
Costs outside of corrections budgets give a more accurate picture of just how much taxpayers are paying Read More 01-27-2012
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Reentry Organizations Across the United States Band Together in Opposition of Wisconsin Senate Bill 207
Bill would permit employers to deny jobs to anyone with a felony conviction Read More 01-25-2012
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From the Inside to the Outside: Federal Prisoners Try to Help Others Before They End up with an Eight Digit Number After Their Names
Josh Kovner reports on a unique program that opens eyes to what a criminal conviction really means Read More 01-24-2012
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Charles Colson on Restoration of Voting Rights and Pardons
Formerly incarcerated Christian leader stands against “demonizing” those who paid their debt to society Read More 01-23-2012
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Legal Action Committee Addresses the Legal Ramifications of Denying Medication Assisted Treatment to the Incarcerated
Denial of MAT can be considered violation of Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act Read More 01-20-2012
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Governor Christie Calls for Treatment Not Incarceration for Substance Abusers
Bi-partisan cheers ring out in New Jersey State Assembly after Christie’s proclamation Read More 01-19-2012
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Council for Court Excellence Report Examines Obstacles to Employment for D.C. Residents with a Criminal History
Employers fear risks of liability and negligent hiring claims, although such cases are minimal Read More 01-18-2012
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Truthout: Stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Rethinking Schools stresses that curriculum and school policies must be changed to save children from being branded criminals Read More 01-17-2012
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Criminal Background Checks by Pepsi Discriminated Against African-Americans, EEOC Finds
Company to pay $3.13 million, and offer jobs and training to settle charge of racial discrimination Read More 01-16-2012
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New Haven, CT Mayor Offers Encouragement to Those with a Criminal History
Proposed ordinance would aid some felons in becoming entrepreneurs in a legal business Read More 01-15-2012
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Data-Driven Justice Reinvestment Processes Responsible for “Landmark” Legislation in Ohio and North Carolina
Focusing on supervision and treatment expected to lower recidivism and reduce budget deficits Read More 01-12-2012
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Prison Legal News Wins Big in South Carolina First Amendment Rights Case
Publication fought Berkeley County censorship of inmate reading materials Read More 01-11-2012
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"Forever Rules” Deny Good People Success
New York Times Op Ed questions rules that bar people with criminal histories from moving forward Read More 01-10-2012
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Georgia Special Council Report on Criminal Justice Reform Can be Used as Model for Other States
Council provides answers on what can be done to reduce state’s prison population and high recidivism rates, while increasing public safety Read More 01-09-2012
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Bringing Together Victim Rights Advocates and Criminal Justice Reform Organizations
Paper suggests ways to bring collaboration between opposing factions Read More 01-06-2012
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Malcolm Young: Getting Prison Numbers Down—For Good
Those battling to end mass incarceration contend with formidable foes, and numerous setbacks Read More 01-05-2012
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Ending Racial Disparity in America’s Justice System is New Year Resolution for Many
Manual offers “best practices” for ways to undo decades of racially biased laws and thinking Read More 01-04-2012
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International Call for Drug Law Reform Advances
Ending drug prohibition, legalization,, decriminalization, and substance abuse treatment are topics that received attention throughout the world in 2011 Read More 01-03-2012
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Reentry Central Thanks All Those Who Have Worked Hard in 2011 to Make Positive Changes
We applaud your efforts to end mass incarceration and high recidivism rates in America Read More 01-02-2012
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ACLU Shares Top Criminal Justice News for 2011
This year saw much progress, and some disappointment, in criminal justice reform Read More 12-30-2011
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Paul Heroux: Jails and Prisons the New Mental Asylums
Those incarcerated multiple times often have an untreated mental illness Read More 12-29-2011
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Government Accountability Office Issues Report Indicating Drug Courts Reduce Recidivism
Re-arrest rates for drug court participants lower than rates for general population Read More 12-28-2011
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Americans Spend $775 per Person Annually on Employment for Corrections, Police Protection, and Judicial and Legal Services
New Report shows eight out of every 1,000 people in U.S. are employed in justice system Read More 12-27-2011
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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza
Reentry Central wishes our readers the happiest of holidays Read More 12-24-2011
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Poland’s Progressive Drug Law Offers Treatment Instead of Prison
New liberal politic party calls for current government to legalize “soft drugs” Read More 12-23-2011
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Study Finds Over 30 percent of Americans Have been Arrested by Age Twenty-Three
Concerns grow that criminal records can have negative impact later in life Read More 12-22-2011
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Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Report: State is Failing in Successful Juvenile Reentry
Claims surface that youths’ right to due process is being denied Read More 12-21-2011
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Turning the Corner on Mass Incarceration?
David Cole offers some insightful conclusions on where we should go from here Read More 12-20-2011
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America’s Prison Population Finally Declines after Decades
Still, 2.3 million people remain behind bars in the U.S Read More 12-19-2011
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Bureau of Justice Releases Latest Numbers on Deaths in Jails and Prisons
Death rate “stable” over last few years Read More 12-16-2011
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Shedding Light on the Dark Secret of Solitary Confinement
Federal prisons use isolation to the extreme, opponents of solitary confinement assert Read More 12-15-2011
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Wyoming City, Michigan Police Chief Wants Zoning Change to Limit Where Parolees Can Live
Formerly incarcerated persons would be relegated to industrial areas Read More 12-14-2011
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Community-Based Study Examines Public Perceptions About Reentry
East and Central Harlem public housing residents weigh in on issues concerning housing and reintegration of formerly incarcerated persons Read More 12-13-2011
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Racial Disparity in the United Kingdom: People of Color Face Harsher Sentences
Location of the court, and color of defendant, can have a huge impact on sentencing Read More 12-12-2011
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Want a Presidential Pardon? It Helps If You are White -- or a Turkey
Washington Post article reports White House and Justice Department “surprised” at racial disparity of pardons Read More 12-09-2011
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Supreme Court Takes Up Crack "Pipeline" Sentencing Cases
Decision will affect those who were convicted, but not sentenced, before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective Read More 12-08-2011
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Fair Sentencing Act “Milestone” in U.S. and Foreign Drug Policy Reform, Report Claims
Drug and sentencing reform should be expanded beyond U.S. borders, paper asserts Read More 12-07-2011
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ACLU Warns of Proposed Bill Allowing for Imprisonment Without Charges or Trial
Small group of legislators trying to get bill passed before Christmas Read More 12-06-2011
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New Jersey Governor Seeks to Establish Drug Courts Throughout State
Christie proclaims that locking up non-violent drug offenders “makes no sense” Read More 12-05-2011
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New Report on Promoting the Hiring of People with Criminal Records Highlights States’ Efforts
Creation of new laws designed to secure a better chance for formerly incarcerated persons to obtain employment Read More 12-02-2011
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Number of Americans on Parole or Probation Drops for Two Years in a Row
Decrease in recidivism of parolees over 10 year span also announced Read More 12-01-2011
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Juvenile Justice Pakistani-Style
Preventing children from going to prison is a world-wide aspiration Read More 12-01-2011
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Criminalizing Children of Color: How Young People are Punished for Adolescent Behaviors
“Non-judicial drivers” unrelated to criminal behavior often lead to incarceration Read More 12-01-2011
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Database Provides Recidivism Rates in 50 States
Studies shed light on what works in reentry programming Read More 11-28-2011
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New Report Shows African Americans Sentenced to Higher Mandatory Minimums Terms Than Other Races
U.S. Sentencing Commission also claims mandatory minimums can be applied too broadly, severely and inconsistently Read More 11-25-2011
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Happy Thanksgiving to Our Readers, and to Those Behind the Walls
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Oregon Governor Refuses to Execute Death Row Inmates While He Is in Office
Kitzhaber calls death penalty “a perversion of justice” Read More 11-23-2011
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Seeking A Second Chance: Expungement of a Criminal Record Can Provide a New Beginning
New Haven, CT pardons workshop helps residents reclaim their lives Read More 11-22-2011
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A Call to Help Veterans Before They Need Veterans Courts or Prison Reentry Services
“Invisible wounds” must be treated before veterans become involved in the criminal justice system Read More 11-21-2011
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RAND Corporation: California Faces Challenges Meeting Health Needs of Newly Released Prisoners
Barriers prevent formerly incarcerated persons across the nation from receiving health care Read More 11-19-2011
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School Resource Officers are a Waste of Resources, Claims New Report
Justice Policy Institute report contends that police in school can create an environment that makes learning difficult Read More 11-17-2011
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Pregnant Prisoners: Are They Getting Proper Medical Treatment?
Lack of prenatal care and shackling during childbirth are issues that legislators need to correct now Read More 11-16-2011
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Second Chance Programs to Receive $63 Million in Fiscal Year 2012 (Updated on 11/18/11)
Despite funding cuts reentry programs will still receive some money Read More 11-15-2011
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Veterans-Only Dormitories in Prisons Help Veterans Get the Help They Need
Florida prisons provide innovative programs specific to issues veterans experience Read More 11-14-2011
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Homelessness A Rising Problem for Newly Released Prisoners
Transition planning is a key to successful reentry, but often unavailable to prisoners Read More 11-11-2011
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Paul Heroux on Sex Offenders: Recidivism, Re-Entry Policy and Facts
Statistics show sex offenders have lowest re-arrest rate for “same category of offense” Read More 11-11-2011
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Akron Beacon Journal: Ex-Offenders Banished for Life from Some Jobs
Those with criminal histories barred from employment due to “collateral sanctions” Read More 11-09-2011
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ACLU Report on Private Prisons Discloses Dangers and Myths
For-profit prisons found to have poorly trained staff, “atrocious” conditions, and are not as cost-effective as touted Read More 11-08-2011
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Justice Policy Institute: Veterans Treatment Courts Help and Heal Those Who Fought for Our Country
Veterans with criminal charges are connected with programs that offer help for unique problems they face Read More 11-07-2011
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Justice Center Offers Planning and Assessing a Law Enforcement Reentry Strategy Toolkit
Working with community organizations, law enforcement agencies can play a major role in reducing recidivism Read More 11-04-2011
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Early Release Begins for Those Sentenced Under Old “Crack Cocaine Law”
Fair Sentencing Act praised for correcting racist law that incarcerated mostly African-Americans Read More 11-03-2011
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Council of State Governments Justice Center and New York City Seek to Reduce High Number of Inmates with Mental Illness in City Jails
Thirty-three percent of inmates in NYC jails diagnosed with mental illness Read More 11-02-2011
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Do Prisoners in Private Prisons Have the Right to Sue?
Today the case of inmate injured in private prison will be heard by Supreme Court Read More 11-01-2011
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Green for All Offers Report: Best Practices for Green Reentry Strategies
Report focuses on green job opportunities for formerly incarcerated persons Read More 10-31-2011
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Jason Davis, Poet, Activist, Gang Member, Speaks on Young People and Gangs
Keeping an open mind can help those enmeshed n the gang life-style, Davis claims Read More 10-28-2011
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Brennan Center for Justice Examines Criminal Justice Debt
Often those who can’t pay fines or court costs go straight back to jail Read More 10-27-2011
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Florida State University Study Shows Electronic Monitoring Can Reduce Recidivism by 31 Percent
Violations while under supervision, as well as new criminal offenses, reduced dramatically Read More 10-26-2011
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North Carolina Opening New Medical Complex to Deal with Aging Prison Population
Cost of treating “in-house” expected to reduce DOC budget by one-third Read More 10-25-2011
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Fortune Society Recognized by Peers as Best Reentry Organization
Philanthropedia survey of reentry experts identifies top 21 organizations in the U.S. Read More 10-24-2011
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United Nations Calls for Ban on Solitary Confinement, Except in “Exceptional” Cases
Solitary confinement amounts to torture U.N. expert claims Read More 10-24-2011
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Justice Policy Institute: Private Prison Population Increased by 353.7 Percent Since 1996
Two of the largest private prison companies have revenues of $2.9 billion Read More 10-24-2011
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Senator Webb Vows to Continue Fight for Revamping Criminal Justice System
Passage of bill should have been a “no brainer,” retiring senator insists Read More 10-24-2011
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New Report Slams Juvenile Justice System
Incarcerating kids ineffective, claims Annie E. Casey Foundation Read More 10-24-2011
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Reentry Central Update: RAND Pulls LA Marijuana Dispensary Crime Study, Pending Review
Bowing to attacks from marijuana opponents, Rand takes report off of website Read More 10-14-2011
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Youth Justice Programs Vary in Functions and Outcomes
Juvenile courts, probation departments, nonprofit organizations and schools seek to provide “fair and restorative” disposition to young offenders Read More 10-13-2011
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Darnell F. Hawkins Evaluates Racial Disparities in the American Criminal Justice System
“Internal Colonialism” theory offered as one explanation of why racial disparity still exists Read More 10-12-2011
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Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report Finds Blacks Searched More at Traffic Stops
Threats and force directed more by police at Blacks, report shows Read More 10-11-2011
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Rand Study: The Presence of a Marijuana Dispensary in a Neighborhood Does Not Raise Crime Rate
Crime rates did rise in areas when dispensaries were shut down, study reports Read More 10-10-2011
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New Hampshire County Jail Officilals Question Why So Many Mentally Ill Inmates Were Incarcerated
Analysis from Bureau of Justice Assistance proves to be “a slap in the face” Read More 10-10-2011
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Correction: Recycling Lives: “Social Enterprise” Employs Newly Released Prisoners
Indianapolis electronic waste recycling business offers much needed transitional employment for those reentering Read More 10-06-2011
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Paul Heroux on “Reducing Prison Overcrowding, Improving Justice and Preventing Crime”
Can America afford to spend $65 million for a flawed criminal justice system? Read More 10-05-2011
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Reentry Central Update: Florida Court Puts Halt to Prison Privatization
Legislation called “unconstitutional” by judge, hailed by correctional union Read More 10-04-2011
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Newark Community-Based Crime Prevention Program Awarded $2.1 Million Grant
Partnership between Office of Prisoner Reentry and Newark Police Department will aim to reduce violence, recidivism Read More 10-03-2011
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Attorney General Holder Convenes Federal Reentry Council
131 Grants Awarded for Second Chance Act and Other Reentry Programs Read More 09-29-2011
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United Kingdom Justice Secretary Asked to Make Reforms in Treatment of Female Prisoners
British citizens circulate petition to address health, bail, punitive sentencing, and children of incarcerated women Read More 09-29-2011
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SentenceSpeak: “Trial Penalty” Makes Way into Criminal Justice Jargon
Threats of harsher sentences by prosecutors force many to plead guilty to a crime, even if they are innocent Read More 09-28-2011
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National Symposium on Criminal Justice Issues Draws Large Crowd, and Esteemed Panelists
Think Outside the Cell: A New Day, A new Way offers suggestions, visions to end mass incarceration in America Read More 09-27-2011
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Marc Maurer Examines Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System
Executive Director of The Sentencing Project offers recommendations for fixing a system that has been historically harsher on African-Americans Read More 09-26-2011
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Troy Davis: “For those about to take my life, God have mercy on your souls”
Georgia executes Troy Davis despite doubt that he was guilty Read More 09-23-2011
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Religious Leaders Support Second Chance Reauthorization Act
Clergy from eight states travel to U.S. Capitol this week to call for re-funding Read More 09-21-2011
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Pilot Program Will Install Phones in Cells of Prisoners in England
Controversial program seeks to squash flourishing black-market mobile phone business run by inmates Read More 09-20-2011
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Over 600,000 Thousand Supporters Around the World Seek To Halt the Execution of Troy Davis
Amnesty International claims "too much doubt" exists that Davis was killer of police officer Read More 09-19-2011
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Stanford Criminal Justice Center Reports Incidence of Released Lifers Committing Serious Crimes to be "Minuscule"
California sees a 745 percent increase in lifer parole hearings over 30 year time span Read More 09-16-2011
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Senate Sub-Committee Eliminates Funding for Second Chance Act Inmate Reentry
Leahy vows to work toward getting the funding restored Read More 09-15-2011
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Report Examines Link Between Female Victims of Domestic Violence and Incarceration
Failure to protect victims beforehand often results in harsh treatment for survivor-defendants Read More 09-14-2011
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Justice Policy Center Report Shows HUD’s HOPE IV Initiative Successful
Closing and redeveloping troublesome public housing sites found to lower crime rate Read More 09-13-2011
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Report Finds Tribal Youth Make Up Almost Half of Juveniles in the Federal System
Tribal youth also more likely to be convicted of violent crimes Read More 09-12-2011
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Prison Reform Forty Years After Attica
Has the criminal justice system changed since the bloodiest prison uprising in American history? Read More 09-09-2011
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Ohio Prison Director Moving Forward Despite Recent Move Toward Privatization
Reorganization plan will bring much needed prison reform to state Read More 09-08-2011
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Families of Inmates Forced to Pay $25 Fee to Visit Loved Ones
New law allows Arizona to levy a fee on visitors for background checks Read More 09-07-2011
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California Corrections Budget Triples in 30 Years
Funding for state universities slashed during same time period Read More 09-06-2011
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Australia Allows Inmates to Possess Personal Computers
Benefits of having a computer while incarcerated is acknowledged by Australian Department of Justice Read More 09-05-2011
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Michigan Prison Transition Fairs Aid Inmates Facing Reentry
Service providers go into prison to offer assistance to those about to be released Read More 09-02-2011
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U.S. Department of State Press Release Details America’s Criminal Justice Efforts in Fighting Narco-Trafficking, Offers Employment Opportunities
Hispanic National Bar Association hears about America’s partnership with Latin American countries Read More 09-02-2011
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Bridgeport, CT Woman Succeeds in Helping Formerly Incarcerated Persons Succeed
Finding jobs for those with criminal convictions is just one of the things Stephanie Miller Urdang is noted for Read More 09-01-2011
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Kennedy Center to Offer Safe Streets Art Foundation’s “Prison-to-Stage” Show on September 3, 2011
Plays written by talented prisoners featured in Kennedy Center’s “Page-to-Stage” festival Read More 08-31-2011
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“Digital Scarlet Letter” Brands Sex-Offenders for Life
Re-examination of harsh laws suggested Read More 08-30-2011
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Update on Amending Law for Juveniles with Life Sentences
Senator Yee vows to try again before legislation session closes in September Read More 08-27-2011
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Sacramento Bee Editorial: Young Lifers Deserve Chance for Redemption
New Bill would allow juveniles with life sentences to petition court for rehearing after 15 years Read More 08-26-2011
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Texas Foreign Prisoners to be Paroled -- and Deported
Savings to Texas estimated to be $100 million a year Read More 08-25-2011
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Release of “West Memphis Three” Raises Questions about Reentry
Locked up as teens, trio faces significant reentry issues Read More 08-24-2011
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Ruth Wilson Gilmore: More Incarceration Is Not the Answer
In California, the headlines about prisons always seem to be the same: out-of-control costs, inhumane living conditions. But it doesn’t need to be that way Read More 08-23-2011
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Paul Heroux Answers the Question “Why Help a Convicted Felon?”
Reentry programs help more than just the formerly incarcerated Read More 08-22-2011
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"Cost Saving” Florida Prison Privatization Not So Thrifty
Taxpayers stuck with $25 million bill Read More 08-18-2011
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Louisiana Fighting to Correct Dismal Criminal Justice System
Many battles already won, while some are just beginning Read More 08-17-2011
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Two Million American Children Arrested in the U.S. Each Year
New report examines collateral consequences of convictions Read More 08-17-2011
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Opening Up Minds In a Locked-UP Environment
Bard Prison Initiative offers college degrees to New York prisoners Read More 08-15-2011
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Study Offers Statistics on Children of Incarcerated Parents
Mass incarceration particularly harms children of color Read More 08-15-2011
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American Civil Liberties Union Highlights Six States That are “Breaking America’s Addiction to Incarceration”
Former “tough on crime states” see increase in public safety after reduction in prison populations Read More 08-11-2011
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Council of State Government Justice Center Offers Guide to Aid Probation Departments in Reducing Recidivism
With five million Americans under supervision, new policies and practices are a must Read More 08-10-2011
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Project R.E.A.C.H. Director: Funding for the “War on Drugs” Must Be Redirected
Focus should be more on education, not incarceration Read More 08-09-2011
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New Haven, CT Reentry Initiative Deserving of Praise for Adressing Important Issues
Drive, determination of small staff provides mini-miracles for returning citizens Read More 08-08-2011
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New Report Shows States are Closing Prisons in Record Numbers
Smart on Crime” methods negate need for many state prisons Read More 08-05-2011
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Michael Bloomberg and George Soros Put Their Money Where Their Hearts Are
New initiative aims to help young African-Americans and Latinos succeed Read More 08-04-2011
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San Diego District Attorney’s Office Wins Prestigious Award for Successful Reentry Program
HOPE program reduces recidivism rate dramatically Read More 08-03-2011
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Community Organizations Offer Unique Reentry Preparation Programs
Yoga? Puppies? Girl Scouts? Thinking “outside-of-the-box” brings fresh ideas to the inside Read More 08-02-2011
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Inmate Mentors At Louisiana Penitentiary Teach Non-Violent Offenders Life, Work Skills
Unique Reentry Court program is “life-changing” for those involved Read More 08-01-2011
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Connecticut Seeks to Change Juvenile Justice System for the Better
New laws protect children in a variety of ways Read More 07-29-2011
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Dedicated Public Defenders Try to Work Miracles While Caseloads Pile Up and Resources Dry Up
New report claims that justice cannot be served unless changes to system are made Read More 07-28-2011
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White Collar Criminal Defense College Set to Open
First of its kind “boot camp” program focuses on effectively defending white collar defendants Read More 07-27-2011
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Report on Texas School System Shows Sixty Percent Suspension Rate
Low graduation rate and involvement in juvenile justice system connected to suspensions Read More 07-26-2011
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Florida Governor Under Fire from Correctional Officers Over Decision to Privatize Prisons
Lawsuit filed as union workers get caught in the cross fire of budget cuts Read More 07-25-2011
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Is the California Prison Hunger Strike Over?
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation agrees to make some concessions Read More 07-23-2011
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Report on Children of Incarcerated Parents Outlines “What We Know and What We Don’t Know”
One in every 28 children in America has a parent behind bars Read More 07-22-2011
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to Hold Meeting on Criminal Background Checks
National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) will attend meeting to voice their view on any potential changes Read More 07-20-2011
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Study Shows Drug Courts Work Well in Reducing Drug Use and Criminal Offenses
Encouragement of judges found “central” in success of participants Read More 07-19-2011
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$70 million for the Second Chance Act Appropriated
First step in appropriations hurdle reached Read More 07-18-2011
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California Hunger Strikers Call for Prison Reform
Prisoners vow to starve themselves to death if demands are not met Read More 07-17-2011
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Community Solutions Court Unveiled in Newark
Non-violent offenders spared jail by seeking treatment, doing community service Read More 07-16-2011
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Michigan DOC Blasted for Raising Phone Rates of Prisoners
Being able to connect with family is key component of reentry and rehabilitation, critics of rate increase claim Read More 07-14-2011
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San Francisco Human Rights Commission Seeks to Aid Formerly Incarcerated Persons Obtain Housing
Commission seeks to place limits on background checks sought by landlords Read More 07-13-2011
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Connecticut to Ban Porn in Prisons
Sexually explicit material deemed to cause hostile working environment Read More 07-12-2011
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Restorative Justice Maori Style
New Zealand claims first restorative justice program for juveniles Read More 07-11-2011
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Reentry for the Notorious: Casey Anthony Faces Transition Back into the Community
But what community will have her? Read More 07-11-2011
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Predictive Policing: Cutting Edge Police Technology or New Tool for Racial Profiling?
The future of law enforcement may be written in algorithm Read More 07-10-2011
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Reentry Strategy Must Begin on Day One of Sentence, Claims Hampden County (MA) Sheriff
Thirty-seven years of preparing inmates for reentry has generated excellent results in reducing recidivism Read More 07-06-2011
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University Behind Bars Program Graduates Less Likely to Recidivate
College programs for prisoners “fly under the radar” to be able to survive Read More 07-05-2011
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Hartford County, Maryland Announces Reentry Mediation Services
Formerly incarcerated persons offered help transitioning by innovative reentry program Read More 07-04-2011
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Breaking News: U.S. Sentencing Committee Makes “Crack Cocaine Law” Retroactive
Sentence reductions imminent for thousands of prisoners held under unfair law Read More 06-30-2011
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Ohio to Send Low-Level Offenders to Alternatives to Incarceration Programs Under New Sentencing Reform Laws
Sentencing reform estimated to save state $46 million over four year period Read More 06-30-2011
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Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office Holds Conference on Preventing Youth Violence and Promoting Positive Youth Development
Progress discussed, future goals outlined Read More 06-29-2011
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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Applauds Toolkits created by The Fortune Society and John Jay College
Collaborative effort called “national model for reentry agencies” Read More 06-27-2011
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Got Funding? DOJ Wants to Make Sure It is Spent Appropriately
Audit shows Birmingham, Alabama misused Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant money Read More 06-25-2011
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Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Issues Report on Reentry in Europe
Prisons need to be rehabilitative and focus on reentry, report claims Read More 06-24-2011
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Ailing Man Robs Bank to Get Healthcare in Prison
Note to teller stated he was of “sound mind, but not so much sound body” Read More 06-24-2011
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Senators Leahy and Portman Announce Introduction of the Second Chance Act Reauthorization Bill
Bi-partisan bill seeks to reduce recidivism, lower prison costs and improve the reentry process Read More 06-23-2011
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Oklahoma Federal, State and Local Agencies Collaborate on Successful Reentry and Recidivism Reduction Plan
Anti-violence initiative aims to reduce gun offenses while offering help to those coming out of prison Read More 06-20-2011
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Formerly Incarcerated Person Sues Red Lobster For Job Discrimination
Qualified job seeker refused employment due to past criminal history Read More 06-20-2011
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Psychologist Believes He Has the Solution to Ease Cost of Prison: Create Prisoner Worker Program
Suggests Donald Trump as Prisoner Worker Program Czar! Read More 06-16-2011
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Effort to Reform “Three Strikes Law” Underway in California
Campaign hopes to change “one size fits all” law Read More 06-15-2011
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Shima Baradaran Offers A Quick Fix to Overcrowding
Revamping pre-trial detainee system seen as solution to vexing problem Read More 06-15-2011
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Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell Brings Supportive Reentry Programs into Prisons
Helping prisoners before release is the goal of Virginia’s Reentry Initiative Read More 06-13-2011
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Physicians Claim America’s “Epidemic of Mass Incarceration” Responsible for Health Crisis Among Prisoners and Newly Released Individuals
Disturbing statistics propel physicians to seek connection between prisons and community health care providers Read More 06-10-2011
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Supreme Court Rules on Unconstitutionality of Some Cross-Gender Pat Searches
Searches
New precedent in Ninth Circuit helps victims of prison sexual abuse Read More 06-10-2011
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Doctors Suggest Ways to Change Flaws in Compassionate Release Guidelines
Standardization of guidelines would expedite release for dying inmates who pose no risk to society Read More 06-09-2011
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Marijuana Decriminalization Law Passes in Connecticut
New law will save state money, and keep young people from having a criminal record Read More 06-08-2011
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Connecticut Lawmakers Vote in Favor Of “Earned Credit” Bill
Inmates who prepare for release by participating in programs can get a sentence reduction of up to ten percent Read More 06-06-2011
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Criminal Justice Reform: Not Just for Liberals Anymore
As crime rates drop, and costs rise, conservatives are supporting change Read More 06-03-2011
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FBI Issues “Review of the FBI's Progress in Responding to the Recommendations in the OIG Report on the Fingerprint Misidentification in the Brandon Mayfield Case"
Oregon Attorney mistakenly identified as Madrid train bomber Read More 06-02-2011
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Attorney General Asks Sentencing Commission to Make Fair Sentencing Act Retroactive
Holder claims Department of Justice is “ready to do that which is necessary to make our sentencing system fairer and more effective” Read More 06-01-2011
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Supreme Court Orders California to Reduce Prison Population by up to 37,000 Inmates
Court decision cites “cruel and unusual punishment” in 5-4 vote Read More 05-31-2011
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Michigan Considering Expunging Some Criminal Records
Measure seeks to help ex-offenders lead a “ normal and productive life” Read More 05-27-2011
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Flogging: The Answer to America’s Criminal Justice System Debacle?
John Jay professor proposes a new approach that “can’t be beat” Read More 05-26-2011
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Michigan Prosecutor: Offenders With Serious Crimes Do Not Deserve Second Chance
Michigan Prison ReEntry Initiative believes otherwise Read More 05-26-2011
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Federal Support Court: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Cutting back on recidivism is goal of Federal Government Read More 05-26-2011
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Compensating Those Wrongfully Convicted: Putting a Price Tag on Living in Hell
Complicated formula used to determine how much lost years are worth Read More 05-20-2011
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New Zealand Seeking to Overhaul Criminal Justice System
Prisons called “moral and fiscal failure“ by high-ranking government Minister Read More 05-20-2011
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Proposed Florida Program Recognizes What Formerly Incarcerated Citizens Need Most
Project 180 seeks to turn lives around Read More 05-20-2011
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Texas Puts Money in Program Space, Not New Prisons
Rehabilitation programs reduce recidivism rate in Lone Star State Read More 05-19-2011
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Federal Reentry Council Addresses the Issues Surrounding Reentry
Public Safety is just one of the areas discussed Read More 05-17-2011
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Ohio Judge Disagrees With New Move to Avoid Sentencing For Some Minor Crimes
Proposed new law would “handcuff” judges in regard to sentencing options, claims Lancaster judge Read More 05-15-2011
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Detroit Police Chief: High Numbers of Arrests Are a Sign of Failure
Reaching citizens before they fail should be a primary goal of crime reduction Read More 05-12-2011
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Alaska Reentry Task Force Presents Five Year Plan To Reduce Recidivism
State has one of the worst track records for repeat offenders Read More 05-11-2011
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Michigan Sending Less Parolees Back to Prison
Small violations overlooked while focus is geared to larger reentry issues Read More 05-10-2011
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A Daughter’s Poignant Plea to the President: “Please Release My Mother”
Mother already served over 16 years of a 19.7 year sentence Read More 05-06-2011
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Federal Interagency Reentry Council Commits to Improving Reentry
Council prepares to reform reentry process for millions of Americans Read More 05-06-2011
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Thesis of Wesleyan Student Focuses on Mothers of Incarcerated Children
Author brings to light a subject long ignored by scholars, the criminal justice system, and society Read More 05-05-2011
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Connecticut Senate to Vote on Bill Which Would End Racially Disparate Sentencing
Enhanced sentencing for drug offenses committed in “school zone” result in “overkill" Read More 05-05-2011
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Wyoming Department of Corrections Aids Inmates in Reentry
Federal grant enables expansion of services for existing program Read More 05-04-2011
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Massachusetts Jail Without Bars Has Twenty Percent Lower Recidivism Rate
Novel approach to incarceration pays off in public safety Read More 05-02-2011
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Reentry Program is Under Fire for Sloppy Record Keeping
Questions arise concerning how grant money was spent Read More 05-02-2011
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Senate Committee Hears Testimony Concerning Employment for Veterans with Criminal Records
Supporters say veterans have “unique barriers’” to employment Read More 05-02-2011
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American Bar Association/National Institute of Justice Collaboration to Yield a State-By-State Data Collection on Criminal Conviction Collateral Consequences
Goal is to eliminate statutes that impede success in reentering Read More 04-28-2011
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Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Rallies Employers to Hire Formerly Incarcerated Person
D.C. agency pulls out all stops to find jobs for clients Read More 04-28-2011
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Malta Prison Volunteers Prodigal Project Helps Formerly Incarcerated Persons Find Employment
Offshoot program of the Order of Malta aids people of all faiths Read More 04-24-2011
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Families Against Mandatory Minimums: Budget Cuts Need Not Reduce Public Safety
FAMM fact sheet shows lawmakers how it should be done Read More 04-23-2011
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NAACP Champions Ban the Box Bill in All Fifty States
Push to get every state to implement Ban the Box law expected to get started at the end of April Read More 04-22-2011
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Federal Judges Rally for Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 to be Retroactive
Sentencing some under old guidelines has judges upset Read More 04-21-2011
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Looking Outside of U.S. Borders For Best Criminal Justice Practices
Report details the criminal justice policies of six countries with high criminal justice success rates Read More 04-20-2011
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Prisons Receive Millions of Dollars in Kickbacks from Phone Call Service Providers
Exorbitant fees for calls often disconnects prisoners and their families Read More 04-18-2011
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Bureau of Justice Statistics Announces U.S. Jail Rates Lowest Since 2003
Most jail inmates are not yet convicted of a crime Read More 04-15-2011
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First Amendment Rights for Prisoners: Why Don’t Sheriffs Get It?
Prison Legal News fights for prisoner rights, again Read More 04-15-2011
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Pew Center on the States Offers a Look at Recidivism in America
Despite best intentions, over one in four formerly incarcerated persons goes back to prison Read More 04-14-2011
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Iowa Prison System: Good News/Bad News
Recidivism rates are down, but so are the number of correctional officers, as the prisons run 25% over capacity Read More 04-13-2011
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Reentry Central Update: Is the Gun Offender Registry Act Unconstitutional?
Baltimore judge issues an opinion that indeed it is Read More 04-12-2011
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The Impact of New Federal Health Care Laws on Formerly Incarcerated Persons
Prisoners and those transitioning into communities have a myriad of health care issues that the new laws can address Read More 04-11-2011
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Kansas City Federal Court Program Helps High-Risk Federal Probationers
Federal reentry court's goal is to cut back on recidivism Read More 04-08-2011
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Jail: The New Reservation for Native Americans
Inside “Indian Country,” or outside, Native Americans are disproportionately incarcerated Read More 04-07-2011
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Criminal Justice Initiative Map Highlights Reentry and Reform Organizations
State by state guide an aid to finding groups working for change Read More 04-07-2011
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New England: Revolutionizing Medical Marijuana Laws?
Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont at the forefront of medical marijuana reform movement Read More 04-04-2011
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Is America Addicted to Drug Courts?
National Association of Drug Court Professionals and Justice Policy Institute have strikingly opposite views Read More 04-04-2011
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Three-State Study Tracks Reentry of Male Prisoners in Three Large Cities
Reliance on family for financial support and housing increases, as optimism fades Read More 04-01-2011
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New Haven (CT) Advocate: Giving Prisoners Time Off For Good Behavior Could Reduce Recidivism
Reducing the budget is also a benefit Read More 04-01-2011
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New Head of Florida Department of Corrections Pushes for Radical Reform
Bi-partisan support gives an inkling that Florida is no longer resistant to change Read More 03-29-2011
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Cracked Justice: New Report Details Why States Need to Reform Their Crack Cocaine Laws
Thirteen states still sentence crack cocaine offenders more harshly Read More 03-28-2011
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Sixty-Five Million Americans with Criminal History Shunned by Employers
Major corporations are some of the most egregious discriminators Read More 03-28-2011
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Have a Job Skill? If You Have a Criminal Conviction You Probably Will Be Banned From Employment in That Field
Skilled workers are denied job licenses despite a lack of correlation between their crime and their occupation Read More 03-28-2011
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Ohio Reduces Juvenile Detainees 62% Over Ten Years
More reductions expected over the next year as alternatives to incarceration programs are sought for young offenders Read More 03-28-2011
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Should the Connecticut Department of Correction Change Its Prison Library Policy?
Legislator proposes bill that would ban prisoners from reading books depicting graphic violence Read More 03-28-2011
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Oklahoma House Passes Major Prison Reform Bill
Sentencing policy would be changed, as well as the Governor’s role in parole Read More 03-21-2011
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Marc Maurer Addresses the U.S. Sentencing Committee
Executive Director of The Sentencing Project calls for the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 to be retroactive Read More 03-21-2011
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Pre-trial Detention Has Major Consequences
Soros report calls for the re-examination of pre-trial detention policies Read More 03-21-2011
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Safer Foundation President Addresses the House Appropriations Committee
Diane Williams presents models for alternatives to incarceration, and development of diversion programs Read More 03-21-2011
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New Study Finds Racial Disparity in Washington State’s Criminal Justice System
Facially neutral” policies designed to ensure equality fall short of goal Read More 03-21-2011
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Former Prosecutor Believes Judges Should Know the Cost of Incarceration Before Sentencing
Missouri formula shows the cost of various sentencing options, and the presumable recidivism rate connected with each Read More 03-07-2011
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Legal Action Center Issues Toolkit for Obtaining JAG Funds
Online website helps service providers seeking grants Read More 03-04-2011
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Michael Pinard: Collateral Consequences of the U.S. Criminal Justice System
Tough on Crime” laws did not take into account possible problems in the future Read More 03-03-2011
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Prison Legal News Settles With Texas Sheriff Who Banned Books and Magazines in Jail
Lawsuit focused on violation of First Amendment rights Read More 03-03-2011
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Sending Prisoners Hundreds of Miles From Home Has Negative Impact On Families, and Recidivism
D.C. Study applies to other areas in terms of importance of family contact Read More 02-28-2011
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Justice Policy Institute Raises Concerns Over President’s FY 2012 Criminal Justice Budget
Fact sheet shows waste of time, effort and money in criminal justice reform efforts Read More 02-28-2011
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Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center Brings together Federal Agencies, Reentry Groups, Formerly Incarcerated Persons, Victims and Others to Find Best Practices for Reentry
U.S. Department of Justice set to make reentry a “priority” Read More 02-23-2011
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Public Asked to Offer Comments on Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards
Reentry Groups are asked to join other organizations to help set strong standards Read More 02-21-2011
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Sentencing Project Report Looks at the Efforts of Twenty - Three States to Examine Sentencing Policies
Ways to eliminate costly incarceration costs create suggestions for policy changes Read More 02-21-2011
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Connecticut Governor Joins Other States Seeking Criminal Justice Reform
The use of house arrest for nonviolent law-breakers and earned risk-reduction credit for inmates could save state millions Read More 02-21-2011
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National Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition Releases the Top Priorities for the 112th Congress
Coalition urges immediate reform, strong federal leadership Read More 02-15-2011
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Reentry Central News Update: President Obama Allocates $187 Million for Reentry and Jail Diversion Programs
One hundred million dollars to go to Second Chance Act Read More 02-14-2011
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Forty Criminal Justice Reform Organizations Issue Report Scrutinizing Criminal Justice System
Sixteen key areas reviewed, with recommendations for changes discussed Read More 02-11-2011
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Reentry Central Update: Connecticut Cold Case Murder Playing Cards Do the Trick
Nine of Diamonds provided an ace lead Read More 02-10-2011
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Should Job Training Funds Target Those Classified as High-Risk Offenders?
New York’s Center for Employment Opportunities says “Yes!” Read More 02-09-2011
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Congressman Wolf Issues New Report on Bipartisan Cooperation in the Area of Criminal Justice Reform
Topics include strategies for the reduction of crime and recidivism Read More 02-09-2011
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Washington D.C. Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Offers Media Programming on Criminal Justice Issues
Federal parole and probation agency provides information via radio, television and blogs Read More 02-08-2011
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Ohio Launches Pilot Supportive Housing Program for Released Prisoners
Program hopes to reduce recidivism and other reentry problems Read More 02-04-2011
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Malcolm Young Proposes Realistic Solutions for Successful Reentry
Businesses, corrections and communities working together are a winning combination Read More 02-04-2011
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Florida “Anti-Murder Act” Decried as Wasteful
Call is for Governor to repeal “simplistic” law Read More 02-03-2011
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Giving Victims a Voice in Criminal Justice Reform
Victims need to be heard, not manipulated, ignored Read More 02-03-2011
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Elected Officials Offered Toolkit for Successful Reentry
Toolkit offers ways to help the Nine million Americans released from jails each year Read More 02-02-2011
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Connecticut Regional Institute for the 21st Century Issues Report on Connecticut Criminal Justice System
Research finds that the CT prison growth is not caused by crime, but by policy Read More 01-31-2011
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Things That Make You Go “Hmmmmmm”
Facts about the criminal justice system can boggle the mind Read More 01-31-2011
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Crisis Intervention Team International Seeks Presenters for March Conference
Criminal justice professionals, advocates, families and consumers urged to submit presentation proposals Read More 01-30-2011
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Justice Department Issues New Rule to Combat Sexual Abuse of Prisoners
Areas targeted are adult prisons and jails, juvenile facilities, lockups, and community confinement facilities Read More 01-25-2011
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Police Departments Learning How to Respond to Calls Involving Mentally Ill Individuals
Designated law enforcement/mental health learning sites will share expertise to provide treatment instead of incarceration Read More 01-21-2011
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New Report Details How Locking Up Parents Creates Mental Health Issues, Criminal Justice Problems, and Other Dire Consequences for Children
More than 1.7 million children in U.S. have a parent in prison or jail Read More 01-21-2011
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New Haven, CT Mayor Seeks Implementation of Gun Offenders Registration Act
Dual goals sought: Tracking high-risk offenders while plugging them into service providers Read More 01-19-2011
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Conquering Fears, Learning New Life Skills are Just Two Obstacles Facing Released “Lifer”
After over two decades in prison, reentry can be challenging Read More 01-18-2011
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Vivien Blackford: Thoughts Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ms Blackford believes the U.S. is morally compelled to change our criminal justice sysytem. Read More 01-17-2011
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Correctional Officer Speaks on Rehabilitation of Prisoners
Accepting responsibility for rehabilitation of prisoners is all in a day’s work, claims Iowa Correctional Officer Read More 01-10-2011
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U.S Court of Appeals Declares Cross-Gender Searches Violates Fourth Amendment
Ninth Circuit en banc opinion concludes there is a link between cross-gender searches and sexual abuse of prisoners Read More 01-07-2011
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Reentry Council Meets to Map Out Strategy for Successful Reentry
Reducing recidivism, aiding formerly incarcerated persons to become productive citizens, and saving money are the focal points of Council Read More 01-06-2011
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New Study Details Problems African-American Women Face During Reentry
War on Drugs severely punishes African-American women prior to, and after, incarceration, claims law professor Read More 01-05-2011
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Arnold Schwarzennegger Grants Clemencey to Girl Who Killed Her Pimp at Age Sixteen
Out going Governor reduces life sentence to 25 years, allowing for possibility of parole for Sara Kruzan Read More 01-04-2011
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President Obama Fails to Give Second Chance to Those Languishing in Prison for Years on Non-Violent Crimes
Disturbing lack of pardons has some questioning the President’s belief that others, beside Michael Vick, deserve a second chance Read More 01-03-2011
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Former Judge Turned Entrepreneur Uses His Prison Experience to Help Others
Those facing prison time, and their families, are offered sage advice and priceless information Read More 01-03-2011
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Scott Sisters to be Released But Not Because of Unduly Harsh Sentence
Double life sentences to be suspended if kidney is given Read More 01-03-2011
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Conservative Christian Leader Calls for the Legalization of Marijuana
Pat Robertson claims marijuana laws “ruining young people” Read More 01-03-2011
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U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics Shows a Drop in Numbers of People on Probation and Parole
Despite the first decrease in thirty years, one in thirty-two Americans are still under supervision Read More 12-31-2010
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Prison Fog: One Woman’s Poem About What it is Like to be in Prison
Joyce Ellwanger answers the question “What is it about being in prison that makes you feel diminished?” Read More 12-29-2010
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The Reentry Central staff will be on vacation until January 4, 2011, so this will be the last issue of News Headlines for 2010. We wish you and your family Happy Holidays and Good Things for 2011.
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Report Card Issued on How States Treat Pregnant Prisoners
Most states fail in the areas of prenatal care, alternatives to incarceration, and post-natal programs and opportunities Read More 12-13-2010
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Reducing Violence by Offering Hard Core Gang Members New Opportunities
Boston program reaches out to the real purveyors of violence, and finds success Read More 12-09-2010
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Higher Education Can Be Denied to Those with Criminal Convictions
First of its kind report looks at how admission offices often reject formerly incarcerated persons Read More 12-09-2010
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The American Prospect Examines America’s “Flawed System” in Detailed Report
Bi-partisan overhaul of the criminal justice system needed to get “smart on crime” Read More 12-09-2010
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Harvard Business School Club of Connecticut Awards $5000 to Norwalk Non-Profit
Family Reentry of Norwalk is recognized for its successful Fresh Start Program Read More 12-05-2010
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offers Advice on Helping Sex Offenders Reenter
Suggestions might seem controversial to some, but changes are needed claims CDCR Read More 12-03-2010
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Massachusetts Federal Grand Jury Hearing Testimony Alleging Conspiracy, Fraud, and Extortion in the State Probation Department
Charges of patronage are being leveled against high ranking officials Read More 12-02-2010
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Remembering HIV+ Prisoners on World AIDS Day
Prison policies are often responsible for the transmission of HIV in a correctional setting Read More 12-01-2010
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Increase in Number of Unemployed Ex-Offenders Means a Loss of Up to $65 Billion in Output Losses
Not being hired because of prior convictions will increase output losses in near future as one in fifteen adults of working age is a convicted felon Read More 11-30-2010
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California Report Recommends Ways Those With Criminal Backgrounds Can Increase Their Chances of Finding Employment
University suggestions will aid those in the reentry field to help clients find jobs Read More 11-29-2010
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Up to Thirty Percent of Philadelphia Inmates Reading at Third Grade Level or Below
Call for change of direction in prison education programs sounded Read More 11-29-2010
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New York Law School Holds “Summit on Children of Incarcerated Parents”
Parole Officers, social workers and service providers hear children’s lament of being caught in crossfire between bureaucracy and their parents Read More 11-29-2010
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Obama Pardons Two Turkeys For Thanksgiving As Many Eagerly Await His Pardons For Some Of The 2.3 Million In U.S. Prisons
Happy Thanksgiving! Read More 11-25-2010
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Former Congressman Rethinks His “Tough on Crime” Stance
Experiencing the harsh reality of prison life prompts ex-lawmaker to
call for a bi-partisan overhaul of criminal justice system Read More 11-24-2010
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Connecticut Department of Corrections Has a Novel Way to Crack Unsolved Murders
Recreational activity may inspire some inmates to help police solve cold cases Read More 11-22-2010
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New Jersey Lauds Success of Drug Courts
Sharp decline in recidivism cited as a triumph for drug court programs Read More 11-20-2010
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Attorney General Holder Reverses Bush Policy on DNA Waivers
Defense attorneys claim policy forced clients to waive their rights in order to obtain plea agreements Read More 11-19-2010
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New York Parole Officers and Social Workers Join Forces to Help Ex-Inmates Reenter Their Communities
Conference held on helping sex offenders transition, and how to motivate formerly incarcerated persons Read More 11-18-2010
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Research Shows Staggering Cost of Crime
In 2009 murders cost Americans $263 billion Read More 11-18-2010
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Are Polling Results on the Death Penalty Really Accurate?
When alternatives are mentioned Americans are not so “pro death” Read More 11-16-2010
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Incarceration Rate for Mothers Jumps One Hundred Twenty-Two Percent
Fastest growing prison population puts a lie to the phrase “No child left behind" Read More 11-15-2010
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Judge Gives Offender Jail-Time Credit and a New Nickname
The Court decrees, “Let them eat pancakes” Read More 11-14-2010
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Veterans in United States and the United Kingdom Share Similarities in Crimes, Sentencing
British report details how UK can follow US in treating veterans who commit crime Read More 11-11-2010
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Growing Movement Supports Special Programs for Veterans in the Criminal Justice System
Unique circumstances of veterans call for unique solutions Read More 11-11-2010
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The Rate of Recidivism in California is a Whopping 67.5 Percent
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation knows why, but is limited in its efforts to make changes Read More 11-10-2010
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San Francisco to Citizens: Don’t Be Homeless During the Day
Second citation for sitting or lying down before 11 p.m. is $500 fine/jail Read More 11-05-2010
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Greenhouse in the “Big House?”
Inmates taught how to grow produce, and become master gardeners Read More 11-04-2010
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Report Urges Ending of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
Research shows that funding would be better spent on drug, mental health programs, and other areas rather than on law enforcement Read More 11-03-2010
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New Federal Guidelines Regarding Crack Cocaine Go Into Effect
Temporary amendment may stand when Sentencing Commission meets in May 2011 Read More 11-02-2010
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Brennan Center for Justice Issues New Report on Criminal Justice Debt
"User Fees" sabatoge succcessful reentry Read More 10-31-2010
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Will Obama Play Santa to Hopeful Prisoners?
The holidays are a time for giving ---clemencies and pardons Read More 10-29-2010
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George Soros Donates $1 Million to Help Pass California’s Proposition 19
Money to be used to encourage a “Yes” vote on November 2 Read More 10-29-2010
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New Report Identifies Correctional Policy Trends
Vera Institute Report focuses on helping lawmakers understand the correlation between fiscal problems and policies in the past Read More 10-28-2010
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Debtors' Prisons Deja Vu
Formerly incarcerated persons are finding themselves back in prison because they cannot pay their legal debts Read More 10-27-2010
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Help for Veterans With Criminal Justice Issues Widening
Twenty-nine States now offer Veterans' Courts Read More 10-27-2010
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The Elephant in the Room: Sex Offenders and Reentry Initiatives
Reentry organizations are wrestling with the problem of helping sex offenders reenter society in the face of widespread community rejection Read More 10-25-2010
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Judge: Expense of Death Penalty Not a Mitigating Factor
Connecticut Superior Court Judge Jon C. Blue denies argument that cost of death sentence versus life in prison should be considered by jury in triple murder case Read More 10-21-2010
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California Court Program Designed With Women in Mind
Women’s Reentry Court offers alternatives instead of prison Read More 10-20-2010
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Prosecutorial Misconduct Discovered By California Bar Association
130 Prosecutors may face disciplinary action Read More 10-20-2010
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The Need for “Drug Prisons” is Put Forth by Treatment Advocates
Treating substance abuse in, and out of, prison could save billions of dollars and many lives Read More 10-19-2010
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Business Owner Tells "Why I Hire Former Convicts and Gang Members"
"Marginalized" workers help companies grow and profit Read More 10-18-2010
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Entrepreneurship Programs for Formerly Incarcerated Persons Gaining Momentum in the Employment Field
In an absorbing Cleveland Plain Dealer article, Reentry Central’s Dr. Sandra Martin shares her thoughts on formerly incarcerard persons starting their own businesses Read More 10-17-2010
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California Professor Speaks Out About California Reentry Practices
Laws deny women the very things they need when leaving prison Read More 10-15-2010
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Spike in Serious Crimes by Girls Spurs Creation of Video and Training Manual on Gender-Specific Issues
Delaware Girls Initiative aims to educate those working within the juvenile justice system about special problems and needs of girls Read More 10-15-2010
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Reentry Central Update: New Problems Hit Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program
DARE programs in Minnesota are latest to be cut Read More 10-12-2010
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Holder: “Prisoner Reentry is One of the Most Complex Criminal-Justice Challenges”
U.S. Attorney General outlines new reentry initiatives in speech Read More 10-10-2010
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Employing Formerly Incarcerated Persons Will Cut Recidivism
It’s time to stop talking and to start hiring Read More 10-09-2010
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Jeanne Woodford: Public Safety is threatened, not enhanced, by a Massive, Inefficient Prison System
Former Director of California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/ former Warden of San Quentin calls for bipartisan support to correct Corrections Read More 10-08-2010
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Conviction of Steven Hayes Ignites Death Penalty Debate
Proponents and opponents of the death penalty vocal in their beliefs Read More 10-07-2010
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California Governor Signs Medical Parole Bill
Saving money was the key issue behind the decision, not compassion Read More 10-06-2010
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Connecticut's Clifford Thornton Speaks Out On Drug Reform
In this Special Feature, Reentry Central’s Managing Editor, Beatrice Codianni, interviews Clifford Thornton and gets some sage and savvy comments on solving the nation’s failed war on drugs. Read More 10-04-2010
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Female Reentry in Washington, D.C.
How Our Place welcomes women home Read More 10-01-2010
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Pew Report: Formerly Incarcerated Men Take Home Forty Percent Less Annual Earnings
Collateral cost of incarceration is the topic of new Pew report Read More 09-29-2010
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Vera Institute of Justice Publishes Intriguing History of Criminal Justice
New report shows how U.S. view of criminal justice has evolved over the last ten years from "Tough on Crime" to "Smart on Crime" Read More 09-28-2010
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John Jay College Creates Reentry Guide for Continuing Education
Guide offers step-by-step instruction to ease process of reentry Read More 09-24-2010
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Connecticut Residents Have the Opportunity to Change Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines
Present guidelines are out of touch with reality, especially for Formerly Incarcerated Persons Read More 09-24-2010
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Missouri Puts a Price Tag on Sentencing
Prosecutors, judges urged to consider alternatives to incarceration Read More 09-24-2010
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NAACP Offers Reentry Program In Georgia
Preparing inmates for the outside promotes a successful transition Read More 09-23-2010
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The New Fight to Restore Pell Grants to Prisoners
Study shows ninety-four percent of formerly incarcerated persons list education as a personal reentry need Read More 09-23-2010
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New National Justice Atlas of Corrections and Sentencing Unveiled
Map shows which neighborhoods have a high incarceration, reentry and poverty rate Read More 09-21-2010
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Blatant Racism in the Criminal Justice System?
Bill Quigley cites fourteen examples of what he calls a “race-based institution” Read More 09-18-2010
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Reentry Housing Provides Hope, Encouragement to the Formerly Incarcerated
The Fortune Society literally opens doors to reentering citizens Read More 09-17-2010
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Alabama’s Chief Justice Calls Conference to Reduce Prison Overcrowding
Judges asked to consider options other than prison for drug offenses Read More 09-16-2010
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Recognition That Mentally Ill Americans are Filling Up Jails Brings About Change in the Criminal Justice System
Mental Health Courts give another option than locking up the mentally ill Read More 09-15-2010
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Spike in Drug Use By Older Americans Reported
Emergency Room visits and admissions into drug treatment programs rise to an alarming level Read More 09-14-2010
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Omar Broadway: The Fellini of Felons
Inmate with hidden camera films life in prison Read More 09-10-2010
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New Device Designed to Subdue Prisoners By Burning Them
High-tech blaster penetrates skin Read More 09-10-2010
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New Effort to End Gang Violence in Chicago Brings Law Enforcement, Gang Members to the Table
Model used in other cities to quell violence also has success in Chicago Read More 09-10-2010
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Veterans Who Run Afoul of Federal Laws Can Seek Rehabilitation Through Special Court
Western District of New York recognizes that veterans have special problems Read More 09-09-2010
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National Association of Drug Court Professionals Issues Position on Proposition 19
NADCP claims scientific facts were distorted by Proposition 19 supporters Read More 09-08-2010
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DARE Program in Jeopardy
Anti-drug program aims to keep kids away from drugs and out of jail Read More 09-08-2010
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The Cost of Incarceration in Indiana Prompts a Call to Revise Its Criminal Code
Projected amount in seven years is estimated at $7 billion Read More 09-04-2010
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Private Lawyer or Public Defender?
Study shows with whom a defendant might fare better Read More 09-04-2010
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Conducts Audit on Furlough Program
Revision of policy, more accurate record keeping recommended Read More 09-03-2010
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New Halfway House Memo Issued by Federal Bureau of Prisons
Second Chance Act allows for consideration of up to one year in a halfway house for federal prisoners Read More 09-02-2010
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Gender-Specific Issues in the Juvenile Justice System
Criminal justice center calls for a major overhaul Read More 09-01-2010
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Defeat of Barber v Thomas: Do the Math
Thirty-six thousand years of federal imprisonment and $951 million in added costs may be the result of Supreme Court Ruling Read More 08-31-2010
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A Prison Camp That Really Is
Unique program promotes bonding between incarcerated fathers and their children. Read More 08-30-2010
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Ebonics Translators Wanted
Department of Justice seeking to hire those fluent in Ebonics. Read More 08-28-2010
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Bureau of Justice Statistics Releases Alarming Study of Sexual Abuse in Prisons and Jails
A reported 88,500 adults were sexually abused during the last year. Read More 08-26-2010
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Famous Drug Users
Today's mandatory minimum sentencing laws might have had a negative impact on politics, wars, entertainment -- indeed, on the entire history of the world. Read More 08-25-2010
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Monitoring Device Program Receives Raves
Dallas County has a three percent recidivism rate for those on ankle- monitors. Read More 08-24-2010
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Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Weighs in on the Legalization Issue
Former Police officers, judges, and prosecutors belonging to LEAP call for drug legalization and regulation. Read More 08-23-2010
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“A Nursing Home With Razor Wire”
A seventy-six percent growth rate, and higher incarceration cost has the prison system scrambling to accommodate older prisoners. Read More 08-20-2010
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Has American developed a Prison “Racial Undercaste?”
ACLU presents an author’s view that indeed we have. Read More 08-20-2010
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Southern Segregation 2010 - Style
Statements by the South Carolina Department of Corrections perpetuate HIV/AIDS myths. Read More 08-19-2010
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A Tale of Two Reentry Concepts
Ogden Utah and the State of Texas have different ideas about housing reentry participants. Read More 08-18-2010
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Data Driven Justice
Advocates claim using modern technology will bring courts out of the “stone age”. Read More 08-17-2010
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Governor Deval Patrick Mends CORI System
New law aims at reducing recidivism. Read More 08-16-2010
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Providing Substance Abuse Treatment to Prisoners is Found to Reduce The Recidivism Rate
Brown University professor questions opposition to prison treatment programs. Read More 08-16-2010
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Urban Institute Announces Availability of Reentry Guidance Packets for Service Agencies
Series of three coaching packets offers strategies to reentry professionals. Read More 08-16-2010
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Another Suicide in a Massachusetts Jail
Death of “Craigslist Killer” sparks national interest. Read More 08-16-2010
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Former Mexican President Urges the Legalization of Drugs
Once a staunch advocate on the war on drugs, Vicente Fox now calls for legalization. Read More 08-12-2010
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Reentry Organizations Face Increasing Number of Formerly Incarcerated Elderly
Elderly prisoners are confronting a whole new world upon release. Read More 08-11-2010
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“In”-Sourcing: Inmates Staffing Call Centers
Inmates working in call centers earn money, dignity and profits for employers. Read More 08-10-2010
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The Right and the Left Share a Common Desire, But for Different Reasons
Reducing the incarceration rate of the U.S. is possible if polar opposites unite. Read More 08-08-2010
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President Obama Signs S 1789 Into Law
“Crack Cocaine Bill” will ease disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentencing. Read More 08-05-2010
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Study Highlights Racial Prejudice in Courtroom
Light skinned defendants fared better in experiment. Read More 08-05-2010
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One in Every Hundred Americans Imprisoned
Petty criminals and violent criminals face same sentencing time. Read More 08-04-2010
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Pregnant in Prison
Women face obstacles in a system designed for men. Read More 08-03-2010
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Former Gang Members Work to Bring Peace to the Streets
Efforts are being made to stop street violence by those who once terrorized their neighborhoods Read More 08-02-2010
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Candidates in Oklahoma Gubernatorial Race Seek Changes in the States Criminal Justice System
Being smart on crime is the sensible answer to failing tough on crime stance, say would-be governors Read More 08-01-2010
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Congress Moves to End Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing
Five grams of crack cocaine was equal to 500 grams of powder cocaine at sentencing Read More 07-30-2010
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Florida Appoints Innocence Commission To Examine Wrongful Convictions
Witness identification is often flawed, Florida finds. Read More 07-30-2010
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Foster Care and Adoption: The Dark Side of Incarceration
Terminating custodial rights of incarcerated mothers has significant ramifications for mothers, children and communities. Read More 07-28-2010
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House of Representatives Passes National Criminal Justice Commission Act
Bipartisan legislation will focus on thorough review of the criminal justice system. Read More 07-28-2010
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Missouri Allocates Nearly $3 Million For Reentry Projects
Thirty-four non-profits receive funding for support services to formerly incarcerated persons. Read More 07-26-2010
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Reentry Central Update to July 13, 2010 Article on Trauma Experiences in Juveniles
New study shows African-American students exposed to homicides score lower on tests during time period following murders. Read More 07-23-2010
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Theories Abound On Why the U.S. Crime Rate Has Dropped
Supporters of diverse theories vie to take credit for the drop in crime rate. Read More 07-22-2010
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Former Rhode Island Ice Cream Factory Will Be A “Cool” New Home For Formerly Incarcerated Persons
Model program aims to reduce recidivism by providing single-unit apartments, counseling and workshops Read More 07-22-2010
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US Prison System’s Dirty Little “Secret”
Minorities make up most of America’s prison population. Read More 07-21-2010
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Prisoners Losing Federal Prison Industries Jobs
Once thriving source of cheap labor and well-made products is being severely reduced, causing tension in the federal prison system. Read More 07-20-2010
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Texas Faith Based Ministry Calls for Unity Among Reentry Organizations
Coalition formed to help formerly incarcerated succeed after release from prison. Read More 07-16-2010
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Dying in Jail
Suicide in jail is three times as high as in prison. Read More 07-16-2010
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Reentry Central News Update: Jail Suicides
Inmate suicides in Massachusetts are four times the national average. Read More 07-16-2010
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Kentucky Searches for Practical Solutions for Prison Problems
Overcrowding, the bursting budget and private prisons are issues that Kentucky is seeking to resolve. Read More 07-15-2010
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Attorney General Holder Unveils “New Approach” to Reentry
Fresh strategies are planned to lower recidivism rate and improve public safety. Read More 07-14-2010
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Traumatic Experiences in Juveniles Are Often Ignored in the Juvenile Justice System
Far-reaching consequences occur when screening for a trauma background is ignored. Read More 07-13-2010
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From Jail to Judge?
Powerful supporters urge appointment of ex-drug addict/felon to the bench. Read More 06-29-2010
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Continuing Education in Prison Can Help Cut Recidivism Rate
Prison college courses and job training are seen by some as a way to ease reentry. Read More 06-28-2010
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DC Creates a Campaign to Link Businesses With Formerly Incarcerated Persons
Media blitz aims to educate businesses about the incentives for hiring ex offenders. Read More 06-25-2010
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Being Attractive Can Aid in Being Found “Not Guilty”
Cornell study finds that those considered attractive fare better in court. Read More 06-24-2010
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Department of Justice Study Finds That a Large Number of Prisoners Are Mentally Ill
The release of mentally ill prisoners into the community is deemed “the next big… challenge“. Read More 06-23-2010
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Connecticut House and Senate Override Governor's Veto of Ban the Box Bill
Unanimous support from Connecticut’s House and Senate failed to sway Governor, but the bill was passed into law after an override. Read More 06-22-2010
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June 2010 Report Calls U.S. An “Incarceration Nation”
A new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research outlines in clear, shocking terms the U.S. lock-em-up mentality. Read More 06-16-2010
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Virginia Governor Appoints Ex-Offender to His Reentry Council
Virginia Governor Bob McDonell took announced on May 11 that he had set up the first Virginia Prisoner and Juvenile Offender Re-Entry Council whose aim is to investigate why the state’s recidivism rate is one third after three years. Read More 06-01-2010
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National Criminal Justice Committee Eyes Much Needed Prison Reform
High incarceration rates and glaring racial disparities are some of the problems the committee seeks to address. Read More 05-29-2010
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Criminal Defense Clinic is New Hope For “3 Strikes” Lifers
Stanford law students help those sentenced to life for petty crimes. Read More 05-29-2010
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Missouri’s Juvenile Offenders Program Is Considered the Best by Many.
"Engage" not just "cage" is Missouri's method for keeping its juvenile recidivism rate below the national average Read More 05-29-2010
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Crime and Incarceration Rates Drop
FBI analysis finds that imprisonment does not necessarily ensure public safety. Read More 05-26-2010
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U.S. Hemorrhaging Money in the Failed War on Drugs
Over $1 trillion has been spent on the unsuccessful War on Drugs. Read More 05-23-2010
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Juvenile Justice Sentence Often Means Death after Release
Female juvenile ex-offenders have a death rate 8 times higher than the general population. Read More 05-23-2010
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Governor Schwatzenegger's Plan to Cut Prison Costs is Under Fire
Critized for spending seven time as much on prisoners than on pupils, Schwarzenegger comes up with a budget plan that has many of his constituents angry. Read More 05-23-2010
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California Picks Prisoners Over Pupils
California's cost per prisoner is the highest in the nation, and exceeds by seven times its cost per student in the state's educational system. Read More 05-14-2010
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Current Effort to Find Jobs for Ex-Offenders Could Be Aided by Recent Carnegie Mellon Study
Commissioned by the Justice Department, the 2009 study found that the hazard rate of ex-offenders is the same as those in the general population. Read More 05-14-2010
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