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...]
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...]
Moral Catastrophe: Solitary confinement challenged
A group of progressive Democrats in Congress has introduced a bill to end solitary confinement in federal lockups, reported staff writer Brett Wilkins … [Read more...]
MASS INCARCERATION TO FINALLY BE REDUCED?
Congress is considering massive changes in America’s criminal justice system aimed at reducing prison populations and reducing serious crimes. The … [Read more...]
PRISON CONSTRUCTION COSTS SPIRAL UPWARD
RESPONSE TO PRISON PROBLEMS IS TO BUILD MORE PRISONS re has committed to building two “super-size” correctional facilities; despite the nearly $1 … [Read more...]
MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION PROGRAM CELEBRATES FIRST ROUND GRADUATES
Yolo County’s new mental health diversion court addresses treatment of mental health issues and alcohol or other drug addictions. The program … [Read more...]
STATES MOVE TO RESTORE VOTING RIGHTS FOR RETURNING CITIZENS
Nationwide, the formerly incarcerated often find themselves barred from voting due to myriad legal restrictions that vary from state to state. Some … [Read more...]
NORTH CAROLINA: Prison suicide rate hits three-decade high
Suicides of incarcerated people in North Carolina prisons are at their highest in 30 years, reported the Charlotte Observer. The state … [Read more...]
Oklahoma: Republicans support criminal justice reform
A strong majority of Oklahoma citizens favor criminal justice reform, a recent survey concludes. Nearly three-fourths of Oklahomans (73%) … [Read more...]
NC judges overturn outdated law prohibiting parolees from voting
Thousands of North Carolina parolees and probationers may regain their right to vote because of a decision by a split panel of trial judges. If … [Read more...]
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