As mass incarceration in the United States is trending down, the incarceration rate of women has increased. Female incarceration globally has … [Read more...]
Study shows parole process is inadequate and often biased
“No state is ‘doing’ parole well,” concluded a Prison Policy Initiative study of the discretionary parole system in California and 34 other … [Read more...]
U.S. in a state of hyper-incarceration
Despite ongoing efforts in some states to reduce the prison population, the U.S. remains in a state of hyper-incarceration. Some estimate a current … [Read more...]
Excessive screen time impacts mental health, experts
Too much screen time on computers, tablets, cell phones and televisions can be detrimental to one’s health, brain activity, eyesight and overall … [Read more...]
Penal Code revision committee exposes racial disparities with ‘Three Strikes’ law
Three decades after Californians voted "yes" on Proposition 184, more commonly known as "Three Strikes" law, the racist ramifications of that vote are … [Read more...]
Rehabilitating repeat offenders fails, says think tank
Gloomy predictions about the failure of rehabilitation seem nothing new, but for a major, nationally known and respected think tank like the Manhattan … [Read more...]
Sleep deprivation researcher speaks at San Quentin
In Guantanamo Bay, the term “Frequent Flyer Program” has never referred to airline incentive programs. At Gitmo, the term meant targeted sleep … [Read more...]
¿Qu é tan efciciente es la inteligencia Artificial como herramienta contra el crimen?
El acelerado desarrollo de la Inteligencia Artificial “IA”, genera debate en su implementación contra el crimen. Resaltando la necesidad de … [Read more...]
Diversionary programs address systemic inequalities
Diversionary justice programs that avoid incarceration address systemic inequity and save taxpayers money, according to a March 11 article from the … [Read more...]
Mass incarceration and class incarceration
As lawmakers and working class people become aware of tough on crime campaigns, the term “mass incarceration” has been uttered by criminal justice … [Read more...]
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