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PRISON CONSTRUCTION COSTS SPIRAL UPWARD 

July 26, 2023 by Randy Hansen

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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...]

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MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION PROGRAM CELEBRATES FIRST ROUND GRADUATES

July 6, 2023 by Randy Hansen

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Yolo County’s new mental health diversion court addresses treatment of mental health issues and alcohol or other drug addictions. The program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, MENTAL HEALTH, Recently Posted

STATES MOVE TO RESTORE VOTING RIGHTS FOR RETURNING CITIZENS 

July 6, 2023 by Randy Hansen

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Nationwide, the formerly incarcerated often find themselves barred from voting due to myriad legal restrictions that vary from state to state. Some … [Read more...]

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NORTH CAROLINA: Prison suicide rate hits three-decade high

December 6, 2022 by Randy Hansen

Suicides of incarcerated people in North Carolina prisons are at their highest in 30 years, reported the Charlotte Observer.  The state … [Read more...]

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Oklahoma: Republicans support criminal justice reform

December 6, 2022 by Randy Hansen

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A strong majority of Oklahoma citizens favor criminal justice reform, a recent survey concludes.  Nearly three-fourths of Oklahomans (73%) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, POLITICS

NC judges overturn outdated law prohibiting parolees from voting

October 8, 2022 by Randy Hansen

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...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

PRISON BLUES: Made on the inside, worn on the outside

October 7, 2022 by Randy Hansen

Work-style blue jeans and jackets manufactured by incarcerated persons at an Oregon state prison generated sales of over $2 million last year and … [Read more...]

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Biden makes reentry pledge

October 6, 2022 by Randy Hansen

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The Biden Administration is planning to set aside $145 million to aid formerly incarcerated people succeed when they return to their … [Read more...]

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Congress reexamines crack vs cocaine laws

September 13, 2022 by Randy Hansen

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Congress is again considering eliminating the disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine penalties that has disproportionately impacted Black … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LEGAL, Recently Posted

Prisons nationwide using tech to step up fight against contraband

August 28, 2022 by Randy Hansen

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Ohio is the latest state putting anti-drone technology and X-ray body scanners into play in an effort to keep drugs and other contraband out of state … [Read more...]

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