Criminal Justice
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Indiana's justice journey of reform, reflection
By Dakarai Turner for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service…
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
MD ranks among worst states for long-term incarceration
Maryland has one of the highest percentages in the nation of people in prison who began serving time when they were juveniles. A new report from …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Report: Lax oversight of OR gun dealers fuels shootings, homicides
Nearly 40% of guns used in Oregon homicides are illegally trafficked through legal gun dealers and another 30% are stolen from them, according to new …
In New Year, Medicaid will cover WV youths transitioning out of incarceration
Changes in federal law will permit West Virginia and other states to use Medicaid dollars to pay for health care services for incarcerated youths begi…
Alabama leaders unite to address gun violence, reimagine community safety
Gun violence has long been a pressing issue in Alabama, and the recent tragic shooting at Tuskegee University has reignited urgent calls for action…
New NYPD commissioner must tackle agency’s public trust issues
The New York Police Department's new commissioner must address the agency's dwindling public trust as her tenure begins. Jessica Tisch became the …
Five Mississippi women serving 175 Years, with 47 parole denials
By Christopher Blackwell and Loretta Pierre for The Appeal.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Mississippi News Connection reporting for The Appea…
Iowa researcher: 'Hardening' schools doesn't stop classroom violence
Researchers say increasing the police presence in schools isn't the best way to address classroom violence. One expert in Iowa says educators would …
CA community colleges lose millions to financial aid fraud
State data first reported by EdSource show that fraudsters have stolen more than $7.5 million in student financial aid from California community colle…
NE advocates: Anonymity an option in reporting sexual assault
More than 60% of sexual assaults are never reported to police, due to concerns like fear of retaliation or negative social interactions. But Nebraska …
The politics of prison: Ohio's incarcerated reflect on the 2024 election
The 2024 presidential election has raised complex emotions for incarcerated Ohioans, many of whom are unable to vote but remain deeply engaged in …
MI man, wrongfully incarcerated, now trains police officers
Ten years ago today, 12-year-old Tamir Rice was shot by Cleveland police while holding a toy gun, sparking national protests for police reform…