New York City has recently become one of several places in the country to try replacing police with a mental health response team for non-violent emergency calls, yielding some positive early results.
In the 38 states that, as of 2020, did not have such laws on the books, people who menstruate face serious challenges to getting the items they need in prison. These issues are wide-ranging and different across different states and facilities.
a pair of new studies from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation suggests that the reduction in jail and prison populations not made communities more dangerous. In fact, the studies suggest, reducing incarceration have actually made them safer.
While COVID-19 ended hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world, according to a new report, it may have saved Securus.
HCV is also one of the most common illnesses among correctional populations. One study estimated that between 30%-40% of incarcerated people in the United States were infected with HCV.
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
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
Activists want President Biden to repeal the 1033 program which allows for the transfer of military weapons to police departments. Read more.
Over the last year, a majority of American cities have seen a dramatic spike in killings and gun crimes. Could this wave of homicides lessen American's appetite for justice reform?
Earlier this year, the White House released its budget proposal for FY 2022. Within the budget, the Biden administration earmarked several justice reform items.