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September 11, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Why cities should see Housing First as a tool for decarceration

Prison Policy Initiative - September 11 Unconditional housing with embedded services can reduce chronic homelessness, reduce incarceration, and improve quality of life. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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September 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Research Library Updates for September 7, 2023

Criminal Justice Research Library - September 7 26 new reports on jails, drug policy, COVID, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for September 7, 2023 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative …

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August 30, 2023 at 4:51 PM

New bipartisan op-ed in The Hill: Prisons shouldn’t be called homes, especially in the Census

Prison Gerrymandering Project - August 30 Montana lawmakers highlight the growing bipartisan consensus on the need to end prison gerrymandering. Prison Gerrymandering Project for August 30, 2023 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in gover…

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August 15, 2023 at 2:58 PM

NEW BRIEFING: High stakes mistakes: How courts respond to "failure to appear"

Prison Policy Initiative - August 15 Court responses to the "failure to appear" may make communities less safe. Prison Policy Initiative updates for August 15, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare High stakes mistakes: Ho…

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August 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM

NEW 50-STATE DATA: The dramatic rise in older people behind bars

Prison Policy Initiative - August 2 Older people make up five times as much of the prison population as they did three decades ago. Prison Policy Initiative updates for August 2, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare The a…

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July 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Research Library Updates for July 27, 2023

Criminal Justice Research Library - July 27 21 reports on prison food, education, mental health, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for July 27, 2023 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative…

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July 19, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Climate change is killing people in prison...and not just in the South

Prison Policy Initiative - July 19 Extreme heat threatens lives and prisons sometimes use it to profit. Prison Policy Initiative updates for July 19, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Heat, floods, pests, disease, and …

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July 10, 2023 at 2:52 PM

More evidence that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety

Prison Policy Initiative - July 10 We examined evidence from 13 jurisdictions and found no truth to the scaremongering about reforms. Prison Policy Initiative updates for July 10, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Rele…

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July 6, 2023 at 2:50 PM

NEW: Maine just ended prison gerrymandering

Prison Gerrymandering Project - July 6 New law counts people in Maine state prisons are counted where they vote. Prison Gerrymandering Project for July 6, 2023 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 27, 2023 at 4:28 PM

NEW RESOURCE: Pushing back on carveouts that undermine criminal justice reforms

Prison Policy Initiative - June 27 Carveouts dramatically lessen the impact of criminal legal system reforms. Prison Policy Initiative updates for June 27, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New resource: Contending wi…

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June 15, 2023 at 2:46 PM

New York tried to restrict prison journalism...what about other states?

Prison Policy Initiative - June 15 A web of complex and vague policies make prison journalism extremely difficult and sometimes risky Prison Policy Initiative updates for June 15, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Brea…

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June 12, 2023 at 2:47 PM

How Atlanta polices poverty

Prison Policy Initiative - June 12 1 in 8 city jail bookings involve a person experiencing homelessness. Prison Policy Initiative updates for June 12, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Unhoused and under arrest: How At…

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June 8, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Research Library Updates for June 8, 2023

Criminal Justice Research Library - June 8 23 new reports on policing, crime, race, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for June 8, 2023 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative has added 23 n…

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June 2, 2023 at 2:23 PM

NEW BRIEFING: The twin epidemics of HIV and mass incarceration

Prison Policy Initiative - June 2 Mass incarceration, race, and HIV are inextricably linked. Prison Policy Initiative updates for June 2, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New data on HIV in prisons during the COVID-19…

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May 23, 2023 at 3:31 PM

New report: A blueprint for meaningful probation and parole reform in Connecticut — and other states

Prison Policy Initiative - May 23 Probation & parole can be tools of decarceration. New report shows how. Prison Policy Initiative updates for May 23, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New report: A blueprint for m…

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May 18, 2023 at 3:22 PM

What is civil commitment? Recent report raises visibility of this shadowy form of incarceration

Prison Policy Initiative - May 18 These facilities foster the traumatic and violent conditions they're supposed to prevent. Prison Policy Initiative updates for May 18, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare What is civil c…

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May 10, 2023 at 3:08 PM

NEW: 50-state report shows mass incarceration doesn’t stop at the prison walls

Prison Policy Initiative - May 10 3.7 million adults in the U.S. are under community supervision. Prison Policy Initiative updates for May 10, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New report shows mass incarceration doesn…

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May 2, 2023 at 5:07 PM

States to the Census Bureau: You created prison gerrymandering, you need to end it.

Prison Gerrymandering Project - May 2 New report show states want the Bureau to do more to address prison gerrymandering. Prison Gerrymandering Project for May 2, 2023 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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April 26, 2023 at 4:11 PM

NEW: Bill introduced in Congress to end prison gerrymandering nationwide

Prison Gerrymandering Project - April 26 States increasingly want the Census Bureau to count incarcerated people at their homes. Prison Gerrymandering Project for April 26, 2023 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in government suffer as …

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April 18, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Research Library Updates for April 18, 2023

Criminal Justice Research Library - April 18 21 new reports on policing, crime, racism, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for April 18, 2023 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative has adde…

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April 3, 2023 at 2:45 PM

NEW BRIEFING: The unmet needs of people on probation and parole

Prison Policy Initiative - April 3 The community supervision systems are failing their most important function. Prison Policy Initiative updates for April 3, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Mortality, health, and pov…

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March 28, 2023 at 2:46 PM

NEW 50-STATE REPORT: The rapid & unregulated growth of e-messaging in prison

Prison Policy Initiative - March 28 E-messaging is the latest way companies are sapping funds from incarcerated people & their families. Prison Policy Initiative updates for March 28, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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March 21, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Research Library Updates for March 21, 2023

Criminal Justice Research Library - March 21 22 new reports on policing, drugs, mental health, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for March 21, 2023 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative h…

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March 14, 2023 at 2:15 PM

NEW NATIONAL REPORT: Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023

Prison Policy Initiative - March 14 1.9 million people are incarcerated in the U.S. Prison Policy Initiative updates for March 14, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New report Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023 sh…

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March 8, 2023 at 3:48 PM

NEW BRIEFING: How racial disparities undermine diversion programs

Prison Policy Initiative - March 8 Studies show how people of color facing criminal charges are excluded from diversion opportunities. Prison Policy Initiative updates for March 8, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Rac…

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March 6, 2023 at 3:45 PM

What are states saying about their experience addressing prison gerrymandering?

Prison Gerrymandering Project - March 6 States are working hard to end prison gerrymandering. The Census Bureau could make their job easier. Prison Gerrymandering Project for March 6, 2023 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in government …

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March 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM

NEW NATIONAL REPORT: Women's Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023

Prison Policy Initiative - March 1 Women in the U.S. experience a dramatically different criminal legal system than men do. Prison Policy Initiative updates for March 1, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New report, Wo…

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February 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM

NEW ANALYSIS: How 12 states are addressing family separation by incarceration

Prison Policy Initiative - February 27 States can take steps to end the crisis of family separation by incarceration. Prison Policy Initiative updates for February 27, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare How 12 states ar…

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February 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM

How local public housing authority policies lock formerly incarcerated people out.

Prison Policy Initiative - February 15 Public housing authorities don't have to discriminate against people with criminal records...but some do. Prison Policy Initiative updates for February 15, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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February 13, 2023 at 4:05 PM

With unanimous, bipartisan support, Montana ends prison gerrymandering

Prison Gerrymandering Project - February 13 One more reason for the Census Bureau to fix this problem nationwide. Prison Gerrymandering Project for February 13, 2023 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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February 8, 2023 at 4:44 PM

President Biden's campaign to end "junk fees" must include incarcerated people

Prison Policy Initiative - February 8 Incarcerated people are uniquely vulnerable to junk fees. Prison Policy Initiative updates for February 8, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Incarcerated people must be at the fore…

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February 1, 2023 at 6:18 PM

Research Library Updates for February 1, 2023

Criminal Justice Research Library - February 1 32 new reports on race, policing, probation, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for February 1, 2023 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiative …

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January 25, 2023 at 4:02 PM

New data exposes the geography of mass incarceration

Prison Policy Initiative - January 25 Mass incarceration isn't just a problem in urban areas Prison Policy Initiative updates for January 25, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Where people in prison come from: The geog…

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January 19, 2023 at 4:35 PM

The Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act is law...now what?

Prison Policy Initiative - January 19 The fight for prison and jail phone justice is far from over. Prison Policy Initiative updates for January 19, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Since You Asked: What’s next for pr…

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January 4, 2023 at 4:04 PM

New Medicare rules are a big step for people released from prison...but leave some behind

Prison Policy Initiative - January 4 Some formerly incarcerated people will still be stuck paying more for the rest of their lives. Prison Policy Initiative updates for January 4, 2023 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare How …

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December 29, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Research Library Updates for December 29, 2022

Criminal Justice Research Library - December 29 38 new reports on policing, pretrial detention, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for December 29, 2022 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiat…

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December 27, 2022 at 4:04 PM

NEW DATA: Police use of force against Black, female & older people rising

Prison Policy Initiative - December 27 Data shows police WERE NOT defunded. Prison Policy Initiative updates for December 27, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New data: Police use of force rising for Black, female, an…

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December 21, 2022 at 4:22 PM

11 of our most important reports, briefings, and tools in 2022

Prison Policy Initiative - December 21 A deep dive into the bail industry to new tools for advocates, here are some highlights of our work in 2022. Prison Policy Initiative updates for December 21, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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December 15, 2022 at 3:46 PM

NEW 50-STATE REPORT: How much do prison and jail phone calls really cost?

Prison Policy Initiative - December 15 The cost of a typical phone call is approaching zero, why are incarcerated people still charged so much? Prison Policy Initiative updates for December 15, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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December 7, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Unexpected Ally: NY Post to the Census Bureau: Count incarcerated people at home!

Prison Gerrymandering Project - December 7 We disagree with them often, but on prison gerrymandering, the New York Post gets it right. Prison Gerrymandering Project for December 7, 2022 The 2020 Census counted 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in government suf…

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November 29, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Why states should change Medicaid rules to cover people leaving prison

Prison Policy Initiative - November 29 This change would improve health outcomes, reduce recidivism, and save money. Prison Policy Initiative updates for November 29, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Why states should…

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November 21, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Four big reasons for the Census Bureau to end prison gerrymandering in 2030

Prison Gerrymandering Project - November 21 We joined 35 other organizations calling on the Census Bureau to end prison gerrymandering Prison Gerrymandering Project for November 21, 2022 The 2020 Census counted more than 2 million people in the wrong place. How does your voice in gov…

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November 17, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Mail scanning: A harsh and exploitative new trend in prisons

Prison Policy Initiative - November 17 At least 13 states are replacing physical mail with scanned copies Prison Policy Initiative updates for November 17, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Mail scanning: A harsh and e…

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November 16, 2022 at 3:53 PM

31 criminal justice reforms ripe for victory in 2023 legislative sessions

Prison Policy Initiative - November 16 These reforms shrink the carceral system, mitigate its harms, & remove financial incentives from the system. Prison Policy Initiative updates for November 16, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare …

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November 9, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Research Library Updates for November 9, 2022

Criminal Justice Research Library - November 9 We've added 22 new report on policing, poverty, and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for November 9, 2022 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiativ…

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November 4, 2022 at 2:35 PM

If your county is considering a bigger jail, here's how to push back

Prison Policy Initiative - November 4 Jail assessments often have obvious flaws or arguments AGAINST a bigger jail. Prison Policy Initiative updates for November 4, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare A how-to guide: Cri…

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October 25, 2022 at 3:03 PM

A growing trend to protect the voices of voters in jails ☑️

Prison Policy Initiative - October 25 When people know they CAN vote from jail, they WILL vote. Prison Policy Initiative updates for October 25, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare Jail-based polling locations: A way to …

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October 13, 2022 at 4:08 PM

New data shows how little prisons did to stop the spread of COVID behind bars

Prison Policy Initiative - October 13 Some states ignored even the most basic steps to stop the spread of COVID> Prison Policy Initiative updates for October 13, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare New data confirms t…

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October 11, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Research Library Updates for October 11, 2022

Criminal Justice Research Library - October 11 25 new reports on policing, probation, recidivism and more. Criminal Justice Research Library for October 11, 2022 Bringing you the latest in empirical research about mass incarceration We've The Prison Policy Initiati…

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October 4, 2022 at 2:30 PM

NEW REPORT: How the bail industry exploits the legal system

Prison Policy Initiative - October 4 Evidence shows the bail industry's major argument for existing is built on a lie. Prison Policy Initiative updates for October 4, 2022 Exposing how mass incarceration harms communities and our national welfare All profit, no ri…

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