Topic
prison overcrowding
98 published works
Sentencing Law and Policy
Interesting complicated stories of the recidivism impact of California’s big modern sentencing reforms
Main May 7, 2018Interesting complicated stories of the recidivism impact of California's big modern sentencing reformsVia email, I received news of this notable new publication, titled "Evaluating the Effects of…
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“Should Ohio automatically release inmates if prisons too crowded?”
Main June 26, 2017"Should Ohio automatically release inmates if prisons too crowded?"The question in title of this post is the headline of this Columbus Dispatch article which somewhat imperfectly describes…
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What lessons are to be learned from California’s recent experiences with sentencing reform?
Main January 26, 2016What lessons are to be learned from California's recent experiences with sentencing reform?The question in the title of this post is prompted by this notable new post…
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New research suggests overcrowding in California prisons increased post-release parole violations
Main November 9, 2015New research suggests overcrowding in California prisons increased post-release parole violationsOpponents of modern sentencing reform efforts are often quick and eager to highlight research showing high rates…
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Might Pope Francis shame Prez Obama into doing more about mass incarceration?
Main June 30, 2015Might Pope Francis shame Prez Obama into doing more about mass incarceration?The question in the title of this post is a bit of a riff off of…
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Toledo Bladeurges “No more prisons” for Ohio as it deals with overcrowding issues
Main January 11, 2015Toledo Blade urges "No more prisons" for Ohio as it deals with overcrowding issuesThis new editorial from The Toledo Blade makes the case for sentencing reform to…
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Despite recent reforms, Indiana and Ohio still struggling greatly with prison crowding and costs
Main January 4, 2015Despite recent reforms, Indiana and Ohio still struggling greatly with prison crowding and costsThis weekend brought two similar stories from two heartland states struggling with similar persistent…
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New York Timeseditorial makes the case for California’s Prop 47
Main October 30, 2014New York Times editorial makes the case for California's Prop 47Today's New York Times has this editorial headlined "California Leads on Justice Reform: Prop 47 Could Take…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Despite the threat of anotherPlata, a number of states’ prisons remain way over capacity
Main September 20, 2014Despite the threat of another Plata, a number of states' prisons remain way over capacityI expected that one consequence of the Supreme Court's affirmance of the prisoner…
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Detailing the significant increase in California lifers getting parole
Main August 20, 2014Detailing the significant increase in California lifers getting paroleThis local article, headlined "Life with parole no longer means life term: Legal ruling causes steady rise in parole…