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Sentencing Law and Policy
Commemorating the “War on Drugs” as it begins its fifth decade
Main June 7, 2011Commemorating the "War on Drugs" as it begins its fifth decadeThe ALCU's Blog of Rights is giving a bronx cheer to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
James Q. Wilson’s interesting take on what is behind falling crime rates: culture
Main May 31, 2011James Q. Wilson's interesting take on what is behind falling crime rates: culture The Wall Street Journal over the weekend published this great essay by renown social…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Making the full-throated case for the notion that more Internet = less crime
Main May 25, 2011Making the full-throated case for the notion that more Internet = less crimeI was pleased to see Nathan Koppel through this post at the WSJ Law blog…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Might private prisons actually cost taxpayersmorethan public prisons?
Main May 19, 2011Might private prisons actually cost taxpayers more than public prisons?The important question in the title of this post is prompted by this new piece in the New…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“In Prison, College Courses Are Few”
Main May 4, 2011"In Prison, College Courses Are Few"The title of this post is the headline of this Wall Street Journal article, which gets started this way: While serving more…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Tackling the challenges of prisoner fathers who owe child support
Main May 1, 2011Tackling the challenges of prisoner fathers who owe child supportThis new AP piece, headlined "Conn. to help inmates pare child-support bills," discusses a new state programs dealing…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
The Price of Incarceration
By Rob McKinney
The New York Times had a piece in the editorial section on recidivism's high cost to the taxpayers. Correction costs has risen to 52 billion dollars annually.It's the fastest growing…
Sentencing Law and Policy
New report from Justice Policy Institute on comparative criminal justice strategies
Main April 20, 2011New report from Justice Policy Institute on comparative criminal justice strategies As detailed here, the folks at the Justice Policy Institute have produced a really interesting new…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
A Look at Whether the Prison Rape Elimination Act Will Protect Incarcerated Women
The Nation: Will the Justice Department Stand Up for Women Raped in Prison?, by Rachel Roth: Eight years ago, Congress acknowledged the brutal fact of systemic sexual assault behind bars…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Beyond Budget-Cut Criminal Justice”
Main April 12, 2011"Beyond Budget-Cut Criminal Justice"The title of this post is the title of this new article by Professor Mary Fan, which is now available via SSRN. Here is…