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Should judges know the costs of sentencing options at their disposal?
At a time when most states are facing historic budget shortfalls, the cost of…
Mar 01, 2011
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Scaring teens doesn't straighten them out
A&E’s new reality show—“Beyond Scared Straight”—which debuted in January,…
Feb 16, 2011
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A smaller jail for New Orleans
This evening, the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to pass an…
Feb 03, 2011
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Why measuring policy benefits matters
Debates surrounding new programs and policies are often dominated by one of two…
Feb 02, 2011
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New guide for the corrections field on the role of families
“Why ask about family?”
“Because families and other supportive people can make…
Jan 20, 2011
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The U-visa
The January newsletter of the Department of Justice’s Office of Community…
Jan 14, 2011
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When engaging kids in school becomes everyone's business
It’s widely accepted that keeping kids in school can be a prevention strategy…
Dec 07, 2010
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Training law enforcement about a visa option for crime victims
In collaboration with the nonprofit organization Legal Momentum, Vera has begun…
Dec 06, 2010
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Ensuring that guardianship lives up to its name
Concluding a year-long investigation into guardianship abuse allegations in 45…
Nov 08, 2010
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Youth court
The New York Times’ recent feature story on New York City’s youth courts cast a…
Sep 30, 2010