Utah’s battle against child abuse: Lawmakers push for sentencing reforms
As Utah reports higher rates than the national average, HB207 seeks to reform sentencing laws for repeat offenders.
Commentary: Second Look Act paves the way for sentencing reform
A federal judge calls for giving New York state judges the ability to reevaluate sentences in cases where a person has ...
Oklahoma governor calls for education reforms, smaller government in annual address
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s annual State of the State remarks offered few surprises as he called on lawmakers to pass education and ...
'Set up to keep people stuck': Stitt calls for court fee reform to help ex-prisoners
During his State of the State address on Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) discussed the issue of burdensome court costs, ...
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Gandapur launches prison reforms initiative
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Wednesday formally launched the newly established Prison ...
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Prison and sentencing reform: Saving money in an overlooked place
I had to come to prison to be a crook.” Nonviolent offenders could wear ankle bracelets and be confined at home, saving money and offering opportunities for real reform. The Old Testament model ...
PacMan Jones Is Ready To Step Up For Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal Justice Advocates made great strides under Trump with the First Step Act. In a second Trump term, they are poised to ...
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State lawmakers call for prison reform after death of inmate
The death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility has prompted calls by lawmakers in Albany for legislative reforms ...
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State lawmakers call for prison reform after death of inmate at CNY prison
The death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility has prompted calls by lawmakers in Albany for legislative reforms ...
Families rally in Syracuse for prison reform and accountability
Families who have lost loved ones in New York state prisons gathered in Syracuse on Thursday to demand change and accountability within correctional facilities.
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Labor Decision to Abolish Sentencing Council Threatens a Shift to ‘Tough on Crime’ Policies
“Before it was disbanded by the new Attorney General, the Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council was made up of people with deep roots in our community, from police, academics, First Nations ...