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How the movement to end solitary confinement may shed light on how to address mass incarceration
In the United States, there are between 80,000 and 100,000 people confined to…
Dec 16, 2015
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Incarceration, by Bravo
Last year, I outed myself as an inveterate Bravophile[1] when I pointed out the…
Dec 14, 2015
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Ending de facto debtors’ prisons in the United States
John and Sam were trapped in a vicious cycle of incarceration. When money was…
Dec 11, 2015
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Gaining Momentum
Unlike in the criminal justice system, people in deportation proceedings do not…
Dec 07, 2015
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Supporting students post-release
What are the key barriers that people returning home from prison who want to…
Dec 04, 2015
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New blog series addressing the overuse of segregation in U.S. prisons and jails
 Segregation, also referred to as solitary confinement or restricted housing,…
Dec 02, 2015
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The gendered, multigenerational impact of incarceration on education and the social capital of communities
It’s no coincidence that the number of Americans with college diplomas is the…
Nov 30, 2015

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Bias crime more likely in time of fear and suspicion
In the days since the November 13th terrorist attacks in Paris, several…
Nov 23, 2015
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PREA information and victim services should be accessible to incarcerated people with disabilities
Too often, educating incarcerated people with disabilities about their rights,…
Nov 23, 2015
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White House answers pushback from women and girls of color with $118 million investment
Last week, the White House, in partnership with 20 foundations, announced that…
Nov 19, 2015
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