The dream of incarcerated fire-fighting heroes to pursue careers as professional firefighters upon their release from prison became reality when … [Read more...]
Judge orders CA prison guards to wear cameras
A federal judge responding to prisoner abuse claims has ordered corrections officers at California’s Richard J. Donovan prison in San Diego to wear … [Read more...]
Student, teachers demand police out of LA schools
A group of students and teachers staged a protest at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, demanding more funding and removal of police in Los Angeles … [Read more...]
For prosecutors nationwide November’s election may heat up
The November election can bring swift and significant changes to the current criminal justice system. This will be based on the outcome of many … [Read more...]
NFL players identify an urgent need to transform the youth justice system
“Youth of color are more likely to be targeted in the school-to-prison pipeline...” Criminal justice reform has becomes a key issue in the 2020 … [Read more...]
Campaign under way to raise the age for criminal prosecution
A campaign is under way to increase from 18 to 20 the age where young people accused of crimes are processed as juveniles instead of adults. … [Read more...]
Florida aims at reducing recidivism
Florida has adopted major criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing recidivism, aiding crime victims and reducing prison populations. “We are … [Read more...]
Nuevas leyes beneficiarán a personas en prisión
En el 2019 el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom firmó varias iniciativas de ley que benefician a las personas encarceladas y que entrará en vigor … [Read more...]
Raise the Age Law help young accused avoid trial in adult courts
North Carolina’s new Raise the Age law now prevents many non-violent youth offenders under the age of 18 from being mandatorily sent to adult court, … [Read more...]
Vermont prisons to reduce use of solitary confinement
By Alfred King, Journalism Guild Writer Vermont is reducing the use of solitary confinement in prisons, striving to use it only “as a last … [Read more...]
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