Criminon News
A Job, An Education, and a Purpose: Three Things the Justice Department Has Recognized as Essential to Reducing Recidivism
Toward the end of 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice published a report titled “Prison Reform: Reducing Recidivism by Strengthening the Federal Bureau of Prisons.”...
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What Is the Future of Oklahoma’s Prisons?
It’s not often that the entire voting-age population of a state is made aware of what is going on in that state’s prisons, but that’s...
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What Is the First Step Act?
Mandatory minimum sentencing is a criminal justice approach in which offenders are given predetermined sentences. Simply put, a mandatory minimum sentence is created by Congress...
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What Are Prison Lockdowns and Why Are They Used?
It is uncommon for stories and events occurring inside prison walls to make breaking national news, but that’s exactly what happened in 2022 when a...
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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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