At the time of publishing this article, around 4.5 million Americans are under some form of supervision. When justice-impacted people are on probation, there are certain rules they must follow. When someone violates those rules, it can lead to going back to prison.
A body-worn camera (BWC) is a wearable camera. Clipped to a police officer's uniform, they are designed to capture police encounters and violent crimes. These cameras are becoming a common problem for police officers. Vigilant people in the community tend to capture crime scenes as
The Fair Sentencing Act (FSA) was introduced to determine charges for crack and powder cocaine. In the FSA, it uses a 18:1 ratio for crack and powder cocaine, where 18 grams of powder cocaine or 1 gram of crack cocaine may result in
The First Step Act expanded compassionate release in federal prisons, but new data shows a huge disparity in compassionate release cases.
While the headline for the DPRA might be its decriminalization provisions, other aspects of the bill could have a more profound effect on drug policy as a whole.
The Supreme Court’s First Step Act decision in Terry v. United States is as predictable as it is disappointing for sentencing reform.
As justice reform continues making headlines, solitary confinement in Michigan is finally getting the high-profile treatment it deserves.
Most conservative lawmakers in North Carolina have traditionally been opposed to legalizing marijuana for either medical or adult use purposes. But unlike other legalization bills on the docket this session, NC S711 was sponsored by a Republican—Sen. Bill Rabon (R-8).
Since 1996, RTA has developed theater and dance programs in correctional facilities within the New York state DOC. Participants in the program work together to put on plays and other performances. These performances provide a rare opportunity for people housed in the New York correctional
Pride may have its origins in an event that transpired more than 50 years ago, but community members continue to experience brutality and discrimination from police departments.