A documentary depicts the use of Florida’s two-strike law, sending those who are convicted for a repeat offense, to life in prison. Frontline’s … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2024
Using monkhood as penance loses relevance
After a fire drill in Thailand had resulted in an accident that killed a student, four firefighters deemed responsible for the death attended the … [Read more...]
Connecticut Model finds remarkable success
Connecticut has made remarkable progress in curbing crime and incarceration – cutting the number of people incarcerated in half and posting the lowest … [Read more...]
Prison staff escape punishment for violence
A New York state prison system has unsuccessfully dismissed correctional officers accused of abusing incarcerated people or covering up abuse. New … [Read more...]
Progressive prosecutors find themselves under fire across U.S.
What two characteristics do Andrew Warren, Larry Krasner, Monique Worrell, George Gascón, Joe Gonzales, Pamela Price, and Chesa Boudin have in common? … [Read more...]
Nonprofit offers coding class for incarcerated in attempt to lower recidivism rates
A non-profit organization helps incarcerated people learn coding, giving them a better chance at employment after they are released. Persevere, a … [Read more...]
Illinois first state to combat racial bias by removing cash bail
What factor should determine whether a defendant has to stay in jail? The defendant’s economic capacity to post bail or the threat the defendant poses … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS – January 2024
1. California — (Los Angeles Daily News) An editorial opined that most of the 6,000 Angelenos incarcerated in L.A. county jails do not pose a risk to … [Read more...]
Law enforcement students use virtual reality as training tool
Students preparing for a law enforcement career in Watertown, New York, have a new classroom educational tool — virtual reality. In addition … [Read more...]
El Arzobispo Salvatore Cordileone participa en los sacramentos
Octubre 8, la capilla de San Quentin “Nuestra Señora del Rosario”, abrió sus puertas para recibir con mucho anhelo, al Arzobispo Salvatore … [Read more...]
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