Tag Archives: criminal justice reform

This hard-hitting, interactive cross between a theatrical performance and a consciousness-raising session asks critical questions about civil rights and the criminal justice system.

Both a guard and a therapist are accused of assault.

Texas's reforms, including diversion programs for low-level drug offenders, increased attention to rehabilitation and work readiness, and other “second chance” measures, reduced recidivism and the incarceration rate. The federal Justice Department should take notice.

The bill is the product of an uncommon alliance of senators who don't often agree on much.