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Looking to Norway for Inspiration on Reducing the Use of Solitary Confinement
Three leaders from the Washington State Department of Corrections (WADOC)…
Mar 11, 2020
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Facing Deportation: My Story About the Promise of Having a Lawyer in Immigration Court
My name is Alicia Fullard.
I am a mother, grandmother, and aunt. I am a unit…
Mar 06, 2020
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Announcing New Grants for Community Groups Working Toward Universal Representation for Immigrants
Amid increased threats to immigrant communities, community-based organizing and…
Mar 05, 2020
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Opening the Door to Healing for Crime Victims Who Have Previously Been Incarcerated
Vera’s Center on Victimization and Safety, on behalf of the National Resource…
Feb 26, 2020
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What Can A Police Beating in Pittsburgh Teach Us About Racial Bias and Use Of Force?
We sat down to discuss what drives violent confrontations between police and…
Feb 25, 2020
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Corrections at a Crossroads
Halden Prison, universally considered the world’s “most humane” correctional…
Feb 24, 2020
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Understanding Law Enforcement Practice in Your Community: An Exploration of 911 Open Data Sets
How long does it take the police to respond to people calling 911 in New…
Feb 21, 2020
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On Bail Reform We Need Less Fear-Based Speculation—and More Data
One metric of bail reform’s success is its impact on the statewide jail…
Feb 14, 2020
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Getting Rid of Private Prisons Isn’t Enough
As the field of presidential nominees narrows, the candidates have been honing…
Jan 27, 2020
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Lesson Plans for Justice Reform: A Call to Action for Students and Teachers
Whether you’re a teacher or student—and whether you’re preparing for Martin…
Jan 15, 2020