04 Mar Mortality Rates in American Jails and Prisons Are on the Rise Posted at 07:30h in Prisons Share The mortality rates in American prisons and jails is on the rise, and Oklahoma's recent numbers show how bad the problem is. Read More
03 Mar Proposed ‘American Rescue Plan’ Would Provide Support To Prisons Posted at 09:30h in Ending Mass Incarceration Share The House of Representatives released its version of the American Rescue Plan, and the bill includes several parts focusing on prisons. Read More
03 Mar Could Raising the Minimum Wage Impact the Criminal Justice System? Posted at 08:19h in Ending Mass Incarceration Share A $15 per hour minimum wage would transform the incomes of millions of Americans, but how would it impact the criminal justice system? Read More
02 Mar Booker Named Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee Chair Posted at 08:30h in Ending Mass Incarceration Share Sen. Booker's new role on Senate Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism gives just reform advocates optimism. Read More
01 Mar EMU Launches Pilot Program for Formerly Incarcerated Students Posted at 14:00h in Emphasizing Rehabilitation Share Prisoners face many obstacles after release. For education, the EMU pilot program for formerly incarcerated students aims to change that. Read More
01 Mar Rep. Stefanik Seeks to Keep COVID Vaccine from Vulnerable Prisoners Posted at 10:00h in Ending Mass Incarceration Share Not all lawmakers agree with President Biden's desire to give the COVID vaccine to vulnerable prisoners in state and federal prisons. Read More
25 Feb How the Death Penalty Is a COVID-19 Superspreader Posted at 08:45h in Death Sentences Share The Trump administration's use of the death penalty turned into COVID-19 superspreader events. Read More
24 Feb What to Make of President Biden’s Private Prisons Order Posted at 09:20h in Prisons Share President Biden's plan to eliminate private prisons is said to be just the first step in his plan to enact greater prison reform steps. Read More
23 Feb Los Angeles District Attorney Committed to Eliminating Cash Bail and Death Penalty Posted at 09:49h in Cash Bail, Death Sentences Share The Los Angeles district attorney aims to end cash bail and eliminate the death penalty. Read More
23 Feb New Criminal Justice Bills Go Through Congress Posted at 08:15h in Death Sentences Share As of February 2021, quite a few criminal justice bills were making their way through Congress. Read More