Short, timely investigations and issue explainers

Daiana Griffith | January 22, 2019

LGBTQ youth are at greater risk of homelessness and incarceration

Homelessness is the greatest predictor of involvement with the juvenile justice system. And since LGBTQ youth compose 40% of the homeless youth population, they are at an increased risk of incarceration.

Jorge Renaud | January 2, 2019

Red states, blue states: What do these mean for people on parole?

While preparing a report grading every state's parole release system, Jorge Renaud takes a deep dive into what makes a parole system fair and just.

Peter Wagner and Alexi Jones | December 17, 2018

Timeline: The 18-year battle for prison phone justice

The fight to make prison and jail phone calls affordable began in 2000. For those wondering "why is this taking so long?", here are the key dates.

Maddy Troilo | December 7, 2018

We know how to prevent opioid overdose deaths for people leaving prison. So why are prisons doing nothing?

Treatment programs offer promising results for recently incarcerated people, but prisons aren’t using them.

Jorge Renaud | December 6, 2018

Who’s really bringing contraband into jails? Our 2018 survey confirms it’s staff, not visitors

When jails cut family visits in the name of security, advocates should demand evidence.

Maddy Troilo | November 1, 2018

New York State’s elderly prison boom: An update

Despite recent positive reforms, New York's elderly prison population continues to grow.

Wanda Bertram | October 31, 2018

Criminal justice reform at the ballot box: Even County Auditors are worth your attention

In some counties - like Multnomah County, Oregon - auditors are joining the movement to hold jails accountable.

Jorge Renaud | October 25, 2018

Should prosecutors and survivors have a voice in shortening long sentences?

It’s become habit to consult prosecutors and victims during the release process. States should break that habit.

Alexi Jones | October 12, 2018

Police stops are still marred by racial discrimination, new data shows.

So why does Trump continue to endorse stop-and-frisk?

Aleks Kajstura | August 29, 2018

Progress: With reforms in Iowa and Utah, 12,000 fewer people will be denied driver’s licenses every year

Two more states have opted to help safe drivers get their lives back on track after drug convictions.

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Short, timely investigations and issue explainers

LGBTQ youth are at greater risk of homelessness and incarceration

Homelessness is the greatest predictor of involvement with the juvenile justice system. And since LGBTQ youth compose 40% of the homeless youth population, they are at an increased risk of incarceration.

Red states, blue states: What do these mean for people on parole?

While preparing a report grading every state's parole release system, Jorge Renaud takes a deep dive into what makes a parole system fair and just.

Timeline: The 18-year battle for prison phone justice

The fight to make prison and jail phone calls affordable began in 2000. For those wondering "why is this taking so long?", here are the key dates.

We know how to prevent opioid overdose deaths for people leaving prison. So why are prisons doing nothing?

Treatment programs offer promising results for recently incarcerated people, but prisons aren’t using them.

Who’s really bringing contraband into jails? Our 2018 survey confirms it’s staff, not visitors

When jails cut family visits in the name of security, advocates should demand evidence.

New York State’s elderly prison boom: An update

Despite recent positive reforms, New York's elderly prison population continues to grow.

Criminal justice reform at the ballot box: Even County Auditors are worth your attention

In some counties - like Multnomah County, Oregon - auditors are joining the movement to hold jails accountable.

Should prosecutors and survivors have a voice in shortening long sentences?

It’s become habit to consult prosecutors and victims during the release process. States should break that habit.

Police stops are still marred by racial discrimination, new data shows.

So why does Trump continue to endorse stop-and-frisk?

Progress: With reforms in Iowa and Utah, 12,000 fewer people will be denied driver’s licenses every year

Two more states have opted to help safe drivers get their lives back on track after drug convictions.

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