#criminal-justice-reform

#criminal-justice-reform

"What is set in stone is we are absolutely going to build something," Deputy County Executive Consuelo Hernandez stated, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deteriorating jail facilities and community needs.

President Trump has a unique chance to federally legalize cannabis and grant clemency, an action that could reshape his legacy and benefit many Americans.

"Gang injunctions are not intended to last for perpetuity; they are designed and implemented to correct criminal behavior."

Spolin promoted false hopes in his clients and their families that the clients' sentences would be reduced when in fact that was highly unlikely.

It's like a little jungle. Everybody wants to be tough. Everybody wants to fight. It's a lot to go through.

"We need to look at the action we need to take so that people do not carry around those criminal convictions for the rest of their lives."

"Nearly one in two Americans has had an immediate family member incarcerated, with Black people being more likely than white and Hispanic people to experience this."

May is National Treatment Court Month, a time to highlight how treatment courts can reduce crime, save taxpayer dollars, and enhance community safety.

California voters have shown a clear preference for tougher penalties on theft and drug crimes, suggesting a demand for stronger law enforcement despite budgetary concerns for treatment.

The current plans for community sentences carry significant risks unless the Probation Service is overhauled, as warned by HM chief inspector of probation.

His death, and his shocking mistreatment at the hands of law enforcement, underscore how people with mental illness are at risk when they encounter the police in the US.

While the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, it preserves a loophole allowing forced labor as punishment for crime, perpetuating exploitation of incarcerated individuals.

The recent reunion of Drake and Ye is not just a momentary truce; it's a call for genuine change that prioritizes accountability and action over mere performative gestures.

California's recent Proposition 36 has challenged Democrats' progressive criminal justice reforms, emphasizing a shift towards harsher penalties for certain crimes.

It is just an opening salvo. Vera might be the first organization to lose its federal funding, but I am certain we will not be the last in the criminal justice field.