The Fines and Fees Justice Center seeks to eliminate fees in the justice system and to ensure that fines are equitably imposed and enforced.
— Read on finesandfeesjusticecenter.org/
Tag: Criminal Justice System
TIPPING THE SCALES Challengers Take On the Old Boys’ Club of Elected Prosecutors
Executive Order on the Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice | The White House
Executive Order on the Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice | The White House
— Read on www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-commission-law-enforcement-administration-justice/
A .pdf version of the Executive Order is available HERE
‘Largest commutation’ in U.S. history expected in Oklahoma Nov. 1
This would be an opportunity to test theories and strategies on Risk Assessments and Recidivism. The mandated release would allow tracking those released to see how the released prisoners would compare to previous prisoners whose release was denied or who were given parole or were released for treatment.
Thanks to new state law, Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board officials expect more than 400 inmates to pass through the expedited commutation process Nov. 1.
— Read on www.readfrontier.org/stories/largest-single-day-commutation-in-nations-history-expected-to-take-place-in-oklahoma-next-month/
PODCAST | reducingcrime
This is an Excellent podcast! I’ve listened to the 5 podcasts listed below. Each are excellent in their own way. These are perfect for CRJ students and police.
Professor Marcus Felson
Chief Tom Nestel
Dr. Tamara Herold
Professor John Eck
Professor Geoff Alpert
PODCAST | reducingcrime
— Read on www.reducingcrime.com/podcast
The Economic Benefits of Reducing Violent Crime – Center for American Progress
The Economic Benefits of Reducing Violent Crime – Center for American Progress
— Read on www.americanprogress.org/issues/economy/reports/2012/06/19/11755/the-economic-benefits-of-reducing-violent-crime/
Racial Bias Audit | Charleston, SC – Official Website
Racial Bias Audit | Charleston, SC – Official Website
— Read on www.charleston-sc.gov/2250/Racial-Bias-Audit
A single Philly homicide hurts home values, study says – WHYY
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— Read on whyy.org/articles/homicide-and-home-values-why-the-city-controller-says-philly-needs-a-fiscal-argument-to-combat-murder-rate/
See also the Controller Report here
Lost jobs, constant fear: This is life on probation for tens of thousands across Pennsylvania
Probation is meant to keep people out of jail. But intense monitoring leaves tens of thousands across the state at risk of incarceration.
— Read on www.inquirer.com/news/inq/probation-parole-pennsylvania-philadelphia-criminal-justice-system-violations-poverty-20191024.html
Are Dramatic Reductions In Lower Level Arrests Increasing Violence?
Are Dramatic Reductions In Lower Level Arrests Increasing Violence?
— Read on www.corrections.com/news/article/51209-are-dramatic-reductions-in-lower-level-arrests-increasing-violence-