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19 Jul Lock ‘Em Up, Throw Away The Key And … Now What?
The "lock 'em up" mentality has overwhelmed the United States for decades. As a result, we have lots of overcrowding. But what else?
15 Jul State Incarceration Trends: Where Do These People Come From?
In the United States, state incarceration trends are different than you think. But the narratives around them stay the same.
28 Jun It’s Not The Ritz: Attitudes About Prison Conditions In America
Discussions about prison conditions are in the media now more than ever. But, for the most part, they haven't led to any action. Why?
03 Jan NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Semantics About Solitary Confinement
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he opposes "solitary confinement" but supports "punitive segregation." What's the difference? There isn't one.
24 Nov NYC Mayor-Elect Highlights Chasm in Criminal Justice Reform
New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams vows to reimagine criminal justice reform in the name of public safety.
06 Nov NYC Mayor Takes Steps to Make New York City Jail Conditions Worse
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio committed to improve conditions in the City's jails several years ago. If anything, they've gotten worse.
14 Jul Who is Eric Adams? Former Police Officer Likely to be NYC’s Next Mayor
Adams, who boasts extensive experience in politics and law enforcement, ran on a decidedly pro-police message at time when some other candidates put themselves firmly in the "defund the police" camp. If he becomes next mayor of New York City, Adams would take the reigns at a time when the city is enacting a number of reforms to the criminal justice system.
15 Jan HR 4488 is Latest move on Solitary Confinement
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in Decriminalizing Mental Illness, Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration, Prisons
The Solitary Confinement and Reform Act of 2019 seems doomed to the same fate that Richmond’s previous bills suffered. There is a clear and urgent need to establish national standards around the use of solitary confinement.
