Criminal Justice Reform

The Prison Reform and Redemption Act aims to alleviate this problem and give offenders better opportunities to reenter society. Congress should pass this bill so we can have more stories like Tracey's and fewer people trapped in a cycle of incarceration. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Crime

Congress should learn from states on criminal justice reform

Regan Hines -

August 9, 2017 4:00 pm

In 2016, 19 major companies like American Airlines, Facebook, Google, Starbucks, and Uber signed the

Crime

It takes two: how effective partnerships can change the face of America’s justice system

Steven Hawkins -

July 28, 2017 4:01 am

The sponsors of Kate's Law argue that it is the first step in preventing illegal immigrants from

Beltway Confidential

Be wary of emotionally charged laws named after dead people

Noah Duell -

July 21, 2017 4:57 pm

It's cruel, it's unusual, and it literally meets the clinical definition of eugenics. (Screengrab/Twitter)

Beltway Confidential

Eugenicist Tennessee judge cuts off jail time if inmates get vasectomies

Philip Wegmann -

July 20, 2017 10:45 pm

The legislation authorizes a $10 million grant over three years to incentivize and encourage states to reform or replace their practices. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

News

Kamala Harris, Rand Paul introduce bipartisan bail reform legislation

Kelly Cohen -

July 20, 2017 4:01 pm

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., acknowledged the need for criminal justice reform at the congressional level as the Justice Department goes in what she said is a different direction. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

News

Kamala Harris aims to reform bail system

Kelly Cohen -

July 18, 2017 3:31 pm

Juvenile justice reforms undertaken in six states have allowed a combined $50 million in budget savings to be reinvested in community-based services, improving public safety and reducing recidivism rates. (AP)

Op-Eds

McConnell and Grassley’s opportunity to lead the way on juvenile justice reform

marcy-mistrett, Christina Delgado -

July 12, 2017 4:01 am

The Heroin and Opioid Prevention Effort and Treatment Act requires hospitals to set new procedures for discharging those who receive treatment for substance abuse. (AP Photo/Chris Post)

Beltway Confidential

In the opioid crisis, Maryland is an example for the rest of the nation

Ronald Lampard -

June 21, 2017 12:00 am

Law enforcement groups maintain that civil asset forfeiture is a useful tool. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

News

Senators ask Jeff Sessions to curb cops’ authority to confiscate money

Joel Gehrke -

May 31, 2017 3:51 pm

The $5 million program is among 11 grant programs on the chopping block in the Justice Department's 2018 budget proposal. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Economy

Police body camera research cut in Trump’s Justice Department budget

Kelly Cohen -

May 23, 2017 5:41 pm

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Tag: Criminal Justice Reform

Congress should learn from states on criminal justice reform

It takes two: how effective partnerships can change the face of America’s justice system

Be wary of emotionally charged laws named after dead people

Eugenicist Tennessee judge cuts off jail time if inmates get vasectomies

Kamala Harris, Rand Paul introduce bipartisan bail reform legislation

Kamala Harris aims to reform bail system

McConnell and Grassley’s opportunity to lead the way on juvenile justice reform

In the opioid crisis, Maryland is an example for the rest of the nation

Senators ask Jeff Sessions to curb cops’ authority to confiscate money

Police body camera research cut in Trump’s Justice Department budget

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