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November 25, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Research Library Updates for November 25, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - November 25 We look at the data on Native incarceration. And have added 24 new reports to our database. Criminal Justice Research Library for November 25, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration …

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November 19, 2024 at 3:05 PM

New Briefing: President Biden & outgoing governors should pardon people — not turkeys 🦃

Prison Policy Initiative - November 19 President Biden should pardon people on federal death row before pardoning turkeys. Prison Policy Initiative updates for November 19, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Talking tur…

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November 13, 2024 at 3:38 PM

New Analysis: If the Census Bureau truly values accuracy, it should count incarcerated people at home

Prison Gerrymandering Project - November 13 The Bureau regularly counts prisons in the wrong place and that can have a big impact. Prison Gerrymandering Project for November 13, 2024 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in government suffer…

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October 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Research Library updates for October 23, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - October 23 Research about elections & mass incarceration, and 21 new reports in our research library. Criminal Justice Research Library for October 23, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration …

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October 15, 2024 at 4:46 PM

NEW 50-STATE REPORT: The standard conditions of probation that threaten to send people to prison

Prison Policy Initiative - October 15 The nearly 3 million people on probation in the U.S. face a daily of rules that threaten to send them back to prison. Prison Policy Initiative updates for October 15, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare…

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October 8, 2024 at 2:35 PM

NEW: Data on Indian country jails show concerning trends extend to tribal lands

Prison Policy Initiative - October 8 Native people are incarcerated at a rate 2 to 4 times higher than white people. Prison Policy Initiative updates for October 8, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New, expanded data …

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September 30, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Research Library Updates for September 30, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - September 30 20 reports on drug policy, guns, policing, pretrial detention, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for September 30, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Priso…

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September 25, 2024 at 2:05 PM

NEW: Your guide to pushing back on bogus claims by politicians this election season 🗳️

Prison Policy Initiative - September 25 5 facts about jails, drugs, and crime to push back on false claims by politicans. Prison Policy Initiative updates for September 25, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Candidates …

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September 16, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Tablets may be making it harder — not easier — to get books behind bars

Prison Policy Initiative - September 16 The same two companies that got rich off prison phone calls are now focused on tablets. Prison Policy Initiative updates for September 16, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Priso…

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September 11, 2024 at 2:20 PM

NEW GUIDE: Ending mass incarceration is on the (local, state, and federal) ballot 🗳️ ☑️

Prison Policy Initiative - September 11 Many down-ballot races can have the biggest impact on criminal legal system policy and ending mass incarceration. Prison Policy Initiative updates for September 11, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare…

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September 4, 2024 at 2:33 PM

New research links medical copays to reduced healthcare access in prisons

Prison Policy Initiative - September 4 Many people in prison do not receive the most basic, necessary healthcare. Prison Policy Initiative updates for September 4, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New research links m…

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August 27, 2024 at 2:45 PM

10 ways that mass incarceration is an engine of economic injustice

Prison Policy Initiative - August 27 This Labor Day, we're showing how mass incarceration harms workers, depresses wages, and reduces bargaining power. Prison Policy Initiative updates for August 27, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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August 13, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Research Library Updates for August 13, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - August 13 24 new reports on felony disenfranchisement, probation, drugs, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for August 13, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Poli…

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August 7, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Research roundup: Even one day in jail has immediate and lasting harms

Prison Policy Initiative - August 7 Pretrial detention is harmful from day one, recent research shows. Prison Policy Initiative updates for August 7, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Research roundup: Evidence that ev…

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July 30, 2024 at 2:52 PM

A record number of city councils and county commissions tackled prison gerrymandering after the 2020 Census

Prison Gerrymandering Project - July 30 Local governments continue to lead the effort to end prison gerrymandering. Prison Gerrymandering Project for July 30, 2024 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in government suffer as a result? …

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July 18, 2024 at 4:24 PM

BREAKING: FCC votes to slash prison and jail calling rates and ban corporate kickbacks

Prison Policy Initiative - July 18 New rules are a massive victory in the decades-long fight for prison and jail communication justice. Prison Policy Initiative updates for July 18, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare FC…

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July 9, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Webinar: Helping incarcerated people be heard in state capitols

Prison Policy Initiative - July 9 Learn how to overcome obstacles preventing incarcerated people from participating in state legislatures. Prison Policy Initiative updates for July 9, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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July 2, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Research Library Updates for July 2, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - July 2 20 news reports on drugs, mental health, pretrial detention, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for July 2, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initi…

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June 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM

NEW REPORT: Is your state a global leader in mass incarceration? (SPOILER: Yes!)

Prison Policy Initiative - June 25 Incarceration in every state is literally off the charts. Prison Policy Initiative updates for June 25, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare States of Incarceration: The Global Context 2…

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June 18, 2024 at 2:07 PM

NEW BRIEFING: Two years after the end of Roe v. Wade, women on probation and parole face a particularly harsh reality

Prison Policy Initiative - June 18 Abortion & supervision restrictions impacts an estimated 4 out of 5 women on probation or parole nationwide. Prison Policy Initiative updates for June 18, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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June 10, 2024 at 2:45 PM

How successful were the states that ended prison gerrymandering in 2020?

Prison Gerrymandering Project - June 10 States did a great job. The Census Bureau could make their jobs easier. Prison Gerrymandering Project for June 10, 2024 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in government suffer as a result? …

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June 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Donald Trump can still be president, but he could be barred from being a bartender, car salesman — or real estate developer

Prison Policy Initiative - June 5 Trump will likely be insulated from the worst consequences of a criminal record. Prison Policy Initiative updates for June 5, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Donald Trump can still b…

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May 29, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Research Library Updates for May 29, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - May 29 22 new studies on policing, racial disparities, the death penalty, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for May 29, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy…

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May 20, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Minnesota ends prison gerrymandering!

Prison Gerrymandering Project - May 20 It is the latest state to reject the Census Bureau's flawed way of counting incarcerated people. Prison Gerrymandering Project for May 20, 2024 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in government suffer…

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May 15, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Most incarcerated people will return home; the Census Bureau should count them there

Prison Gerrymandering Project - May 15 Unique datasets allow us to see that the Census Bureau current counts people in the least accurate place. Prison Gerrymandering Project for May 15, 2024 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in governme…

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May 6, 2024 at 2:48 PM

NEW 50-STATE REPORT: How “Inmate Welfare Funds” use families’ money to pad prison budgets

Prison Policy Initiative - May 6 Jails & prisons have used these funds for bounce houses, ham gift cards, and even shooting range memberships. Prison Policy Initiative updates for May 6, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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April 23, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Research Library Updates for April 23, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - April 23 23 new reports on policing, mental health, probation, poverty, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for April 23, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Polic…

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April 15, 2024 at 2:43 PM

NEW: 150+ new visualizations show how states overuse jails

Prison Policy Initiative - April 15 150+ new charts & 6 data tables show how jails are overused in America & what can be done about it. Prison Policy Initiative updates for April 15, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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April 2, 2024 at 2:45 PM

NEW: 10 of our most powerful visualizations on mass incarceration, racial disparities, & more

Prison Policy Initiative - April 2 Our most important — and frequently requested — data visualizations. Prison Policy Initiative updates for April 2, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Updated charts show the magnitude …

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March 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Research Library Updates for March 28, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - March 28 22 updates on mental health, race, recidivism, and more Criminal Justice Research Library for March 28, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative has a…

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March 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM

NEW REPORT: Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024

Prison Policy Initiative - March 14 10th anniversary edition provides the big picture of mass incarceration & busts 10 persistent myths Prison Policy Initiative updates for March 14, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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March 5, 2024 at 4:05 PM

NEW NATIONAL REPORT: Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024

Prison Policy Initiative - March 5 New report shows the unique and harsh ways women experience the criminal legal system. Prison Policy Initiative updates for March 5, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New report, Wom…

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February 29, 2024 at 3:53 PM

NEW 50-STATE DATA: How many women & men are released from prisons and jails every year?

Prison Policy Initiative - February 29 New data provides important insights about the need for more reentry resources. Prison Policy Initiative updates for February 29, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Since you asked…

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February 27, 2024 at 3:52 PM

NEW ANALYSIS: The 10 worst prison gerrymanders after the 2020 redistricting cycle

Prison Gerrymandering Project - February 27 Data shows prison gerrymandering is a non-partisan issue, increasingly harming rural communities. Prison Gerrymandering Project for February 27, 2024 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in govern…

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February 20, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Cautionary jails: Deconstructing the three “C”s of jail construction arguments

Prison Policy Initiative - February 20 Many communities have been stuck with the bill for a jail they regret. Prison Policy Initiative updates for February 20, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Cautionary jails: Decons…

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February 13, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Research Library Updates for February 13, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - February 13 26 new reports on crime, HIV, policing, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for February 13, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative has a…

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February 7, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Disciplinary fines in prisons are no way to promote 'accountability'

Prison Policy Initiative - February 7 16 states impose fines as disciplinary punishments in prison. Prison Policy Initiative updates for February 7, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Prison disciplinary fines only furt…

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January 30, 2024 at 5:40 PM

New data: Jails and prisons punish drug use far more than they treat it

Prison Policy Initiative - January 30 Another reminder that jails & prisons are not treatment facilities. Prison Policy Initiative updates for January 30, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Addicted to punishment: J…

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January 24, 2024 at 5:54 PM

The return of failed criminal legal system policies – and how to fight back

Prison Policy Initiative - January 24 Crime is approaching 60-year lows, so why are lawmakers pushing these failed policies? Prison Policy Initiative updates for January 24, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Zombie pol…

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January 8, 2024 at 4:02 PM

How the criminal legal and child welfare systems cooperate to punish families

Prison Policy Initiative - January 8 Child welfare agencies can exacerbate the conditions that lead to system involvement in the first place. Prison Policy Initiative updates for January 8, 2024 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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January 3, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Research Library Updates for January 3, 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - January 3 23 new reports on civil commitment, food in prisons, public defense, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for January 3, 2024 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Pris…

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December 26, 2023 at 4:03 PM

12 of our most important reports, briefings, and tools in 2023

Prison Policy Initiative - December 26 We covered probation, civil commitment, prison journalism, and more. Prison Policy Initiative updates for December 26, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare 12 of our most important …

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December 19, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Why did prison and jail populations grow in 2022 — and what comes next?

Prison Policy Initiative - December 19 Growth is due to "tough on crime" polices, not crime. Prison Policy Initiative updates for December 19, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Why did prison and jail populations grow …

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November 29, 2023 at 3:54 PM

32 ways to shrink your state's criminal legal system in 2024

Criminal Justice Research Library - November 29 These reforms shrink the size of the carceral system and make communities safer. Criminal Justice Research Library for November 29, 2023 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration 32 refor…

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November 15, 2023 at 3:44 PM

Research Library Updates for November 15, 2023

Criminal Justice Research Library - November 15 22 reports on jails, crime, and public opinion. Criminal Justice Research Library for November 15, 2023 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative has add…

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November 8, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Guilty by association: When parole and probation rules disrupt support systems

Prison Policy Initiative - November 8 Restrictions often tear apart social networks & threaten to lock people up for harmless interactions. Prison Policy Initiative updates for November 8, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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October 31, 2023 at 3:42 PM

The myths, harms, and expansion of pretrial electronic monitoring

Prison Policy Initiative - October 31 Faulty technology that doesn't reduce jail populations & expands the reach of the carceral system. Prison Policy Initiative updates for October 31, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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October 24, 2023 at 3:52 PM

10 statistics that you need to know about the scale and impact of mass incarceration in the U.S.

Prison Policy Initiative - October 24 Some of the most useful stats for advocates, policymakers, and journalists. Prison Policy Initiative updates for October 24, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Ten statistics about …

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October 16, 2023 at 2:45 PM

NEW DATA: Parole grant rates have plummeted in most states since the pandemic started

Prison Policy Initiative - October 16 Only 6 states we surveyed saw an increase in parole approval rates. Prison Policy Initiative updates for October 16, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare No Release: Parole grant rate…

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September 27, 2023 at 2:50 PM

NEW 50-STATE DATA: How big are the racial disparities in your state's prison system?

Prison Policy Initiative - September 27 New data shows the massive scale of the racial disparities in every state prison system. Prison Policy Initiative updates for September 27, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Upda…

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