Efforts to Release Prisoners From Long Sentences Draw New Interest
But many of the proposed policies have failed this year.
Despite What Some Politicians Say, Crime Rates are Decreasing
Criminologists caution that the story may be different in individual cities and neighborhoods.
Greater Focus on Crime Sparks Another Wave of Juvenile Justice Bills
Nearly every state considered changes in juvenile age limits, detention or education programs.
“Tough-on-Crime” Policies are Back in Some Places That Had Reimagined Criminal Justice
Several states are considering or have already enacted legislation undoing more progressive policies.