21 Jul The Berkeley Underground Scholars: Providing an Educational Pathway for Justice-Impacted Individuals
Trying to obtain an education in prison is an obstacle-filled journey. The Berkeley Underground Scholars are here to help.
California Tag
15 Jul State Incarceration Trends: Where Do These People Come From?
In the United States, state incarceration trends are different than you think. But the narratives around them stay the same.
10 May Misinformation Threatens to Stall Bail Reform
Democrats across the country continue the strong push for criminal justice reform. One signature element of reducing incarceration rates is bail reform.
13 Oct California Limits Gang Enhancements in Criminal Sentencing
California passes two criminal justice reform laws - The Step Forward Act and another legislation for survivors of justice. Read more to know how it contributes to the criminal justice reform in the U.S.
04 Oct California on Criminal Justice Reform Hot Streak
At a time when criminal justice reform is stalling all over the country, California has successfully passed numerous important measures.
24 Jun California Begins to Reckon With the Cost of Incarceration
Keeping people in jails and prisons also accounts for a significant portion of government budgets at the state and federal levels. Now, some lawmakers in California are addressing the cost of incarceration at each of these levels.
23 May Los Angeles’ New D.A. Is Leading Local Justice Reform from the Front
Former police officer George Gascón set himself apart early in his career. Now, Gascón is serving as the Los Angeles District Attorney, where he can help set policy.