Misconception, coupled with myths, about recidivism in sex crimes has captured public attention, opinion, and perception of insecurity for … [Read more...]
Prior criminal convictions compound new sentences
Increasing the criminal penalties for people who have prior convictions in state and federal courts adds limited benefit to public safety, according … [Read more...]
Stressful prison environments unhealthful
By Jason L. Jackson Exposure to violent, stressful environments contributes to chronic disease and shortened lifespans. A majority of … [Read more...]
Families cope with absence of male figure in home
By Jason L. Jackson More than one million men are currently incarcerated in state and federal prisons throughout the United States, leaving … [Read more...]
Study finds static case factors outweigh persons’ transformation
When parole boards focus on static factors, on minor slipups, and on the “optics” of granting parole in certain cases, discretionary parole systems … [Read more...]
Lack of social justice programs fuels female incarceration rate
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...]
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