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Immigration Bills Plummet
Though immigration continues to be a hot issue in state legislatures, the number of bills has dropped significantly, according to a new report from NCSL’s Immigrant Policy Project. More
Caylee's Law
Several states are considering legislation, often dubbed “Caylee’s law,” that criminalizes the failure to report a missing or dead child. More
Unemployment Down in 37 States for April
Unemployment rates were down in 37 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. More
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Hot Topics and Features
 NCSL tracks many criminal justice issues, including hot topics like self defense and "stand your ground" laws; how sex offender registration laws continue to adapt to requirements under SORNA; "Caylee's Law" and other issues. More
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Webinar: Results and Evidence in Criminal Justice: Tools and Resources
 Good research and evidence is the foundation for many effective criminal justice policies. Lawmakers increasingly are using data to inform their policy decisions and requiring corrections programs to have evidence that they work to protect public safety and reduce recidivism. More
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Principles of Effective State Sentencing and Corrections Policy
 The NCSL Sentencing and Corrections Work Group project was developed under an NCSL partnership with the Public Safety Performance Project (PSPP) of the Pew Center on the States. The project responds to the challenges faced by states as they consider corrections and sentencing policies that both manage state spending and protect the public. More
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State Sentencing and Corrections Legislation
 Sentencing and corrections policy is a perennial issue addressed by state legislatures. NCSL's Sentencing and Corrections Database provides information on enacted state sentencing, corrections and reentry legislation. More
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Seven Sentencing Principles (State Legislatures - December 2011)
 State lawmakers are reforming sentencing laws and correction policies across the country. They have two key objectives: Quickly cut state spending on corrections and ensure public safety is protected in the future. More
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Webinar: Recidivism Reduction and Justice Reinvestment
Successful corrections and sentencing policies result in recidivism reduction and cost savings. Learn how recidivism is defined and measured, and how some states have achieved significant drops in recidivism, including "justice reinvestment" approaches. More
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