Collaboration is key Anybody who has ever seen a Norwegian prison will probably think it is unimaginable that such a thing could take place at San … [Read more...]
ABA examines plea bargain process
The American Bar Association’s Plea Bargain Task Force released its 2023 report in February, revealing that “98% of criminal proceedings end in a plea … [Read more...]
Involuntary servitude heads to NV voters in ʼ24
Referendum could abolish prison slavery in the state if passed Nevada will join a growing tide of states seeking to rid their constitutions of … [Read more...]
Cook County seeks to address racial inequity
Chicago organization aimsto dismantle the bias ofcriminal justice institutions Illinois’ most populous county has hired a consulting agency to … [Read more...]
$70M program trains prisoners in tree care, sets them on career track during reentry
A utility company partners with corrections, teaching the incarcerated to trim trees around power lines in response to rising demand. Scott … [Read more...]
Proposed dismantling of Iowa’s community based corrections program criticized
Stakeholders are harshly criticizing Iowa’s plan to dismantle its locally-run Community Based Corrections system, according to a Feb. 27 report in … [Read more...]
New startup uses advanced analytics to reduce recidivism
An innovative tech startup is helping to improve the criminal legal system’s handling of prisons, parole and probation to reduce recidivism and … [Read more...]
UnCommon Sense
Submitted by Jessie MiloCSP-Corcoran … [Read more...]
NBA Foundation invests in empowerment of system-impacted youth
NYC nonprofit Avenues for Justiceto receive share of $4.8M foreducation, mentorship programs A New York City-based nonprofit, Avenues for Justice, … [Read more...]
9th Circuit upholds reform measures
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a ruling enforcing reforms aimed to protect incarcerated people with disabilities in California’s … [Read more...]