07 Jan A Look Back At Criminal Justice Reform In 2021
When we look back at criminal justice reform in 2021, we see highs and lows. But we also see a clear path forward for 2022.
Ending Mass Incarceration
05 Jan Staffing Shortages in Texas Prisons Puts Officers, Prisoners in Danger
Though Texas has been aware of the decline in correctional staff for several years, measures continue to prove ineffective.
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.
30 Dec Nonviolent Offender Relief Act Another Step Toward Sentence Reduction
The Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021 is one of several legislative attempts to counteract excessive sentencing laws.
29 Dec Judge Sets Hearing to Reconsider Sentence of Colorado Truck Driver
During Colorado truck driver Aguilera-Mederos's initial sentencing, the trial judge admitted that he felt restricted by Colorado law and did not believe the 110-year sentence was appropriate to the crime.
22 Dec Good News: The Biden Administration Agrees To #KeepThemHome
For months, we've been asking the Biden Administration to #KeepThemHome. The Biden Administration finally said yes.
15 Dec Adverse Childhood Events More Common Among Adults in Prison
We know that most people in prisons likely several Adverse Childhood Events. Prisons, however, have not aced the ACE science.
03 Dec ACLU Files FOIA Lawsuit Over BOP CARES Act Response
Earlier this week, the ACLU filed a FOIA lawsuit against the BOP, seeking information about the BOP's approach to CARES Act home confinement.
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.
22 Nov Biden Draws Criticism On Approach to Clemency After Turkey Pardon
President Biden rubbed some advocates the wrong when during the turkey pardon last week. As he said, they're "just turkeys."