Blog Jul 2, 2013
A Closer Look at the Aging Prison Population
The number of aging state and federal inmates is rising. Between 1981 and 2010, the number of inmates age 55 and older increased from 8,853 to 124,900.
Despite their given benefits, what could explain California’s disparity in split sentencing and how can counties work to increase their use?
Blog Jun 25, 2013
Innovation in a Land of Justice by Geography
In an era of Realignment a model program is born, San Francisco’s Adult Probation Department in partnership with a variety of community-based organizations celebrates the opening of the new Community Assessment and Service Center (CASC).
SB 649, authored by State Senator Mark Leno, pursues a similar approach to Realignment by recognizing that people convicted of simple drug possession, as well as the overall community, will not benefit from austere penalties. Rather, these individuals would benefit greatly from sentences that expand access to rehabilitation, which can be better provided through this bill.
Blog Jun 18, 2013
Nigeria’s evolving juvenile justice system
An article by Iyabode Ogunniran discussing the evolution of juvenile justice in Nigeria was released in the Spring 2013 edition of the Justice Policy Journal today.