26 Jul Explainer: What the Concept of restorative justice really means
The concept of restorative justice is a bit different than how it is used as a term. What is restorative justice? Here is a breakdown.
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23 Jul Explainer: Three Strikes Laws and Their Effects
The efficacy of three strikes laws and effects on crime, incarceration rates and recidivism. Impact of three-strike laws on justice-system.
22 Jul A look at why almost all states have “raise the age” laws
As part of valuing rehabilitation over punishment, almost all states have Raise the Age laws. But, why are these laws so important?
21 Jul Senate Bill Would Legalize Marijuana, Expunge Records at Federal Level
As more states legalize the plant for medical and recreational use, the push at the national level has become stronger, with bills like the MORE Act emanating out of the House. But for the first time in U.S. history, a Senate Majority Leader has sponsored
21 Jul COVID-19 in Prisons Seriously Affects Surrounding Communities
Scientists have made note of how COVID-19 in prisons affects local communities and exacerbates the pandemic for all Americans. Now, with the Delta variant causing renewed alarm, it is important to understand how infection inside prisons could fuel outbreaks around the country.
20 Jul CARES Act Releasees Must Return to Prison, Biden Admin Says
For months, people released under the CARES Act have wondered whether they would return to prison. The Biden Administration's answer? Yes.
20 Jul Crime is Down in the United States, but Recent Data Suggests Change
Historical data supports the assertion that crime is down; however, preliminary analysis from 2020 suggests that the crime decline may stall, or end altogether.
19 Jul Explainer: What United States Crime Rates Can and Can’t Tell Us
Before unpacking any new discussion of crime rates in America, it’s helpful to know the methodology used to identify crime rates in the report and how that data compares with previous reports.
16 Jul Lawsuit Versus BOP Shows Freedom of Speech Problems In Prison
Michael Cohen's lawsuit against the Bureau of Prisons showcases the growing freedom of speech problems in prisons in the United States.
15 Jul BOP Reform Caucus Faces Uphill Battle Out of the Gate
The BOP Reform Caucus has the potential to provide meaningful BOP oversight, but holding the agency accountable hasn't proved easy.