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Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Unregulated, Exploitative, and on the Rise: Vera Institute's Report on Electronic Monitoring

Incarceration rates in the US remain high
Electronic Monitoring (EM) may not be an effective alternative to detention [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Social justice

The U.S. prison population, mapped

1.23 million Americans were in state or federal prison in 2022, down from 1.57 million in 2012.
Mississippi, Montana, and Colorado saw the largest increase in incarcerated populations, while Virginia, Oregon, and California saw decreases. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Social justice

Louisiana overhauled its prison system. Now Republicans may undo changes.

Louisiana's prison reforms led to reduced incarceration rates and significant cost savings.
The new Republican administration in Louisiana seeks to scale back the prison reforms due to concerns about rising violent crime. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Social justice

Midtown Community Court evolves into Midtown Community Justice Center

The Midtown Community Court has been renamed the Midtown Community Justice Center to reflect its holistic and community-based approach to justice.
The center provides a range of services, including court-adjacent alternatives, street outreach for the unhoused, and community engagement initiatives. [ more ]
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