Posted November 28, 2023 Out With the Old: States Continue to Rethink Justice Strategies Forecast ’24: Legislatures in 2024 will continue battling the opioid crisis and crimes of opportunity while expanding approaches that help keep justice-involved people from getting entrenched in the system. State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice
Posted November 7, 2023 Building Boats and Brighter Futures By giving young people who have been adjudicated delinquent a chance to learn boating skills, woodworking and other crafts, a Tacoma, Wash., program has helped to reduce youth incarceration by more than 90%. State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice
Posted October 31, 2023 Policymakers Weigh Pros and Cons of Court Fines and Fees Financial assessments in the justice system can create an unjust cycle of debt for those who can’t pay. State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice
Posted October 23, 2023 Lawmakers Cautious as Genetic Tests Help in Cracking Cold Cases Law enforcement’s use of DNA evidence and consumer genealogy records to find perpetrators of violent crimes has led to breakthroughs in dormant investigations, giving hope to victims’ families and raising privacy concerns. State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice
Posted October 18, 2023 Punishment Isn’t Always the Best Way to Address Crime To help people who might benefit more from treatment than jail time, lawmakers are getting rid of low-level offenses and reducing sentences for some crimes. State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice, Legislative Summit
Posted September 26, 2023 Care Campus Has ‘No Wrong Door’ Policy for Those in Need The Care Campus, a Rapid City, S.D., facility that houses several social service operations in one location, is connecting people with mental health treatment and reducing jail intakes for misdemeanor offenses. State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice, Human Services