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Documentary shines light on two-strikes law

January 30, 2024 by Randy Hansen

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...]

Filed Under: Book/Movie Reviews, Recently Posted Tagged With: Florida, Frontline, Prison Release Reoffender law

Nonprofit offers coding class for incarcerated in attempt to lower recidivism rates

January 26, 2024 by Randy Hansen

A non-profit organization helps incarcerated people learn coding, giving them a better chance at employment after they are released. Persevere, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Arizona, Brookings Institute, Persevere, Second Chance Programs

Moral Catastrophe: Solitary confinement challenged

January 3, 2024 by Randy Hansen

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...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, Recently Posted Tagged With: Adriano Espaillat, Bonnie Watson Coleman, cori bush, End Solitary Confinement Act, Jamaal Bowman, Jerome Wright, Johnny Perez, Rashida Tlaib, Sydney Kamlager-Dove

MASS INCARCERATION TO FINALLY BE REDUCED?

November 29, 2023 by Randy Hansen

Congress is considering massive changes in America’s criminal justice system aimed at reducing prison populations and reducing serious crimes. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

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...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, POLITICS, Recently Posted

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...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted

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

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