Ban The Box Oakland is the first city in the state to ban landlords from using criminal convictions to reject renters applying for private or … [Read more...]
Ruling makes more prisoners eligible for parole hearings under Proposition 57
A new court ruling makes more prisoners eligible for parole hearings, according to the Second Appellate District's recent decision. The ruling … [Read more...]
Florida aims at reducing recidivism
Florida has adopted major criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing recidivism, aiding crime victims and reducing prison populations. “We are … [Read more...]
Film producer and social justice activist Scott Budnick visits San Quentin
Scott-Budnick Film producer and social justice activist Scott Budnick kicked it with youth offenders and spoke to Kid-CAT members about his efforts … [Read more...]
Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform
California’s Governor Gavin Newson Gov. Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform package as part of his 2020 prison budget … [Read more...]
Oversight report assessed CDCR’s prison reform
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) produced its 10th independent oversight report after it evaluated prison reforms proposed by the California … [Read more...]
Lawrence Bartley leads new Marshall Project endeavor
Lawrence Bartley The Marshall Project publishes stories about the experiences of those impacted by the penal system. It does so in the one place … [Read more...]
Norways approach to incarceration sets new standard
Replace Norway is taking the lead in Europe when in it comes to prison reform and rehabilitation, according to Emma Jane Kirby of the … [Read more...]
Feds consider releasing prisoners
The Justice Department and Attorney General William Barr are working together to release non-violent criminals following decades in prison, … [Read more...]
Alameda County top prosecutor in favor of rehabilitation
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley One of California’s top prosecutors says it’s important to keep deserving persons out of prison and … [Read more...]
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