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Alabama: Desperate Times, Much Needed Measures

Dianna Muldrow | March 6, 2015

Right on Crime senior fellow Jerry Madden has been present and working in Alabama recently, discussing criminal justice reform with that state's legislators, media and activists. On Tuesday, the Alab...

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Fish Case a Victory Against Overcriminalization

Vikrant P. Reddy | March 3, 2015

On Thursday, for the first time, the word "overcriminalization" appeared in the body of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion. The word — which refers to the tendency to treat ordinary behaviors that trad...

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In State of the State Addresses, Conservative Governors Highlight Criminal Justice Reform

March 3, 2015

It’s time to tackle America’s jail problem

March 3, 2015

Reducing Inmates Can Reduce Crime

March 3, 2015

 
 

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Criminal Justice Reform in the States

In the world of conservative criminal justice reform,the most excitingadvances are taking place at the state level. States are findinginnovative ways to increase public safety while trimming burdensome corrections costs.Every state is different, and thus every state is finding unique solutions. All of the red states on themap, however, have one thing in common: They are seizing the opportunity tocut corrections costs and keep the public safe.

See REFORM IN ACTION: STATE INITIATIVES

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