Our Bail System Isn’t Working
For the past few years, states have been slowly making progress on reforming their criminal justice laws, including throwing out […]
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Would Your Opinions of Criminals Change if One Cooked and Served You Dinner?
In the far southern outskirts of Dallas County, Chad Houser pulled off the I-45 highway, drove onto a dead-end road […]
Former Prisoners Find Redemption Running a Prosperous Business in San Francisco’s Public Housing
At the age of 13, Tyrone Mullins had his first contact with the justice system in 1998, handcuffed for starting […]
Republicans and Democrats Rarely Agree On Anything. Except This
Republicans and Democrats indicated at the start of last week’s legislative term that 2015 is the year for criminal justice reform. […]
Alternative Courts Can Transform Offenders, Not Just Punish Them
After being pulled over for running a stop sign, Heather Bateman was rummaging around looking for her driver’s license when […]
The Broadway Theater Company Giving Troubled Teens a Second Act
I am the pain you feel when you can’t express yourself. I am a swift kick to the stomach […]
Abused Dogs Are Getting a Second Chance at a Happy Life with Help From At-Risk Youth
For dogs rescued from abusive homes, the nightmare isn’t over with the arrest of a neglectful human. Many of these […]