21 Oct New York’s Bail Reform Law: Truth, Lies on Videotape
New York's bail reform law is at the center of the state's gubernatorial race. But bail reform isn't nearly as controversial as it seems.
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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.
27 Jun Rikers Plan Creates Obstacles for Women, Transgender Detainees
New York officials are trying to fix the crisis at Rikers Island, but women and transgender detainees are suffering in the process.
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.
19 Apr How Does The Clean Slate Act Compare To Laws In Other Countries?
New York's Clean Slate Act could pave the way for states across the country, but there are other countries that are truly paving the way.
07 Mar What Is The New York Clean Slate Act?
Lawmakers in New York are currently consider a Clean Slate Act. Under the proposed law, certain convictions would be automatically sealed.
21 Jan New York City Prison Costs Continue to Rise
A recent report shows that the annual cost to incarcerate one individual in New York City is more than half a million dollars.
06 Nov NYC Mayor Takes Steps to Make New York City Jail Conditions Worse
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio committed to improve conditions in the City's jails several years ago. If anything, they've gotten worse.
14 Sep Crisis at Rikers Island Inevitable Consequence of Mass Incarceration
Rikers Island is making headlines as a national disgrace, but it's also the inevitable consequence of the U.S.'s high incarceration rate.
07 Sep Suicide and Self-Harm in Prison Explode in New York
A new story from Gothamist/WNYC and THE CITY shows that suicide and self-harm in New York jails and prisons are at an all-time high.
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