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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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Appreciating public health-oriented policing firsthand
Last month, the New York Times reported that more than 130 law enforcement…
Nov 17, 2015
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Pretrial Justice
At the federal level in the Eastern District of Louisiana (EDLA), our Smart on…
Nov 13, 2015