Posts Tagged as "criminal justice"

Formerly Incarcerated & Allies Pushback Against Prison Reform Pullback

May. 9, 2018 / By
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Citing increased crime, a city leader pushes then rolls back an agenda item to support the repeal of criminal justice reforms. But formerly incarcerated communities still have something to say and aren't buying it.

Voting During and After Lock Up — Yes, it’s possible.

Nov. 2, 2016 / By
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Many of those with felonies wrongly believe they can't vote but recent law cleared the air just in time for elections.

Q&A: Prop. 57 Offers Promise of ‘Hope and Opportunity’ to CA Youth

Oct. 26, 2016 / By
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As a formerly incarcerated woman, I am ecstatic about Proposition 57. In this Q & A, I interview the team that drafted the legislation who say it will overturn decades of CA policy that criminalize youth.

Advocates Challenge Law Enforcement on How Prop. 47 Savings Should Be Spent

Apr. 13, 2016 / By
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California stands to save millions of dollars due to reductions in jail and prison populations from Prop. 47. Who will determine where the savings go?