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NEW DATA TOOL TO SPEED UP RESENTENCING 

August 14, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

Resentence – Folder with labeling, gavel and libra – law, judgement, lawyer

A new technology under development aims to make safe prison releases more efficient, reported KCRA.  The non-AI, data-driven tool would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

KENTUCKY MAKES MAJOR PROGRESS ON RECIDIVISM 

August 13, 2023 by Jad Salem

At his weekly press conference, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear recently revealed that recidivism rates in the Bluegrass state have fallen to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted

ALAMEDA DA DEFENDS REFORM EFFORTS

August 12, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has barely been in her office one-hundred days yet she has received push back from those opposing her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, POLITICS, Recently Posted

RETRO(IN)ACTIVE

August 12, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

Retroactive – Law, Judgment, Web. Laptop in the office with term on the screen. Hammer, Libra, Lawyer.

failure to apply criminal justicereforms retroactively causesdisparate punishments Recent laws aimed at easing lengthy “tough on crime” punishments … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

CLEAN SLATE LAWS HELP WITH A FRESH START

August 12, 2023 by Bruce Bowman

Composite image of words fresh start against white background

An estimated 70-100 million Americans have arrest records, which seriously hamper their efforts to find housing and productive jobs, The Marshall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, POLITICS, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

EXTINGUISHED: Law to expunge records allows formerly incarcerated to become firefighters

August 12, 2023 by Hugo Arredondo-Ortiz

Formerly incarcerated firefighters can now get fire protection jobs when released.  A law passed three years ago allows them to apply to have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, MONEY MATTERS, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

WILL COUNTY-CENTERED SYSTEM PRODUCE DESIRED REFORMS?

July 26, 2023 by Carlos Drouaillet

A young girl handcuffed on a gray background, close-up. Juvenile delinquent in a black T-shirt, criminal liability of minors.

CALIFORNIA TO FULLY SHUTTER YOUTH PRISON SYSTEM After a two-year-long realignment process, California has fully closed its youth prison system, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted, YOUTH OFFENDERS

STUDY EXAMINES IMPACT OF BAIL REFORM ON REARREST RATE 

July 26, 2023 by William Burley

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A college study concludes that low-level offenders released under New York’s bail reform law are less likely to return to jail.  The 2020 reform … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

WISDOM OF LONG PRISON SENTENCES CONSIDERED 

July 26, 2023 by Michael Callahan

heart prison window

A yearlong independent study challenges U.S. lawmakers and state agencies to consider the effectiveness of long-term prison sentences.  The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted

A PLACE AT THE TABLE

July 26, 2023 by Steve Brooks

The People in Bluemeet with members ofgovernor's advisory panelfor roundtable discussion On June 9, The People In Blue, a dozen San Quentin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Editorial, Recently Posted, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

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