prisonpolicy.org
- Aug 19, 2016
The Criminal Justice System is Riddled with Racial Disparities
Race is a defining characteristic of the criminal justice system. It is common knowledge that Blacks are disproportionately represented...
Julia Edwards
- Aug 18, 2016
President Obama Says No More Private Prisons
The U.S. Justice Department announced plans on Thursday to phase out its use of privately operated prisons, calling them less safe and a...
Timothy Williams
- Aug 17, 2016
Number of Women in Jail Has Grown Far Faster Than That of Men, Study Says
When Dolfinette Martin was convicted of shoplifting more than $700 worth of clothes in Louisiana in 2005, she had five children, no money...
David W. Miller
- Jul 31, 2016
The Drain of Public Prison Systems and the Role of Privatization: An Analysis of State Correctional
The most recent economic downturn has hurt employment opportunities, the housing market, and the value of the dollar (Baker, 2009, 2009b,...
FAMM.org
- Jul 31, 2016
Support the Federal Project
FAMM’s Federal Project strives to restore fair and individualized punishment to our federal sentencing system. Read More...
WRAL.com
- Jul 22, 2016
Hiring a Felon Can Help Your Business
The WOTC encourages employers to hire individuals who are qualified for open positions but face barriers to employment. How It Works...