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Preconceived notions of "innocence" are a disservice to trafficking victims
When speaking about human trafficking to audiences, I often ask them to…
Sep 02, 2015
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Keeping families whole in German prisons
People visit the Mecklenberg-Western Pomerania region of northeastern Germany…
Aug 31, 2015
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Reform efforts bear fruit, but racial disparities remain
As we mark ten years since Hurricane Katrina and the failure of the levee…
Aug 28, 2015
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Our current justice system isn't doctor recommended
I am asked daily why The California Endowment—a health foundation where I serve…
Aug 26, 2015
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Ten years after Katrina, New Orleans has changed course on incarceration
There is an important course correction happening in New Orleans since…
Aug 24, 2015
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Women suffer when drug treatment focuses on men’s needs
In the last 10 years, heroin use among women has doubled, yet few drug…
Aug 19, 2015
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Incarcerated students are at the head of the class
I recently had the privilege of visiting with a group of college students in…
Aug 13, 2015

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Alternatives to incarceration for moms aim to strengthen families
When mothers who act as primary caregivers serve time in prison, the loss of…
Aug 10, 2015
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JRI takes a bite
$3.3 billion. That’s the total projected savings to be generated by the Justice…
Aug 09, 2015
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Prevention and care can reduce suicides in jail
The numbers released earlier this week by the Bureau of Justice…
Aug 06, 2015
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