Criminon News
The Importance of Education for Prisoners
Incarcerated individuals who pursue educational opportunities while incarcerated set themselves up for a better life once released. As the U.S. prison population remains the highest...
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How West Virginia Used Criminal Justice Reform to Improve Its Prison System
To combat skyrocketing incarceration rates, West Virginia began implementing an incentive structure wherein inmates could earn time off of their sentences for engaging in drug...
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Celebrating the Holidays in Prison
Some prisons and jails across the country make a point of celebrating the holiday season, albeit in a limited fashion. Others observe some or several...
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How States are Grappling with Young People Who Commit Crimes
According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the U.S. recorded 424,300 arrests of persons under 18 in 2020. Of those crimes, 930...
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Criminal Justice Reform Extends Rights to Felons Who Have Served Their Sentences
For decades, voter enfranchisement or disenfranchisement for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals has been debated. An estimated 4.6 million Americans are barred from voting due...
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