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Education Leadership Videos
School leadership development was the focus of a three-day conference that state lawmakers and legislative staff participated in. More
2009 9-1-1 and Enhanced 9-1-1 State Legislation (Enacted)
State legislatures have been at the forefront of upgrading the 9-1-1 system and at least 17 states passed 9-1-1 or enhanced 9-1-1 legislation in 2009. More
Workforce Development Funds
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes $4.81 billion for workforce development programs. Learn how funds will be used and distributed. More
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New Protocol for Detention Practices for Detainees
 On Tuesday, October 6, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Assistant Secretary Morton released a new protocol for detention practices entitled "Immigration Detention Overview and Recommendations." More
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Webinar: Cost Benefit Analysis
 States are putting a fiscal lens on sentencing and corrections policies which includes an interest in the use of cost-benefit analysis. This webinar will describe and demonstrate cost-benefit analysis, and discuss the role of evidence-based corrections policy. More
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Taking DNA Samples from Arrestees
 Collecting DNA samples from those arrested for, but not yet convicted of, certain offenses increases the likelihood of matching a sample already in state and national databases. More
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Cutting Corrections Costs
 Under historic budget cuts, state legislatures are looking for ways to trim corrections costs while maintaining public safety. One option is to stabilize or reduce expensive prison populations by accelerating release of lower-risk inmates who complete education, vocational training, treatment and work programs or participate in other productive activities. At least 31 states provide these incentives. More
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Crime Costs and the State of Corrections
 The United States has the highest incarceration rate in world. One in every 100 adults is in a prison or jail. The country even has more people in prison or jail than China, the world’s most populous nation. More
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NCSL's Juvenile Justice Bill Tracking Database
 The National Conference of State Legislatures has partnered with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to develop this juvenile justice legislation database to bring you up-to-date juvenile justice bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and in the District of Columbia. More
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