Pandemic Or Not, Alternatives to In-Person Supervision Contacts Are Good Policy
Scott Peyton | April 23, 2020
During my 10 years as a Louisiana Probation and Parole (PNP) officer, I kept hand sanitizer with me at all times. PNP officers are exposed to a wide array…
Second Chance Small Businesses Deserve Another Chance
Marc Levin | April 21, 2020
This post originally appeared on the Texas Public Policy Foundation website on April 21, 2020. As America prepares to get back to work, will some people be left behind? The…
Rethinking Community Supervision: Moving from a Referee to Coach Model
Right on Crime | April 6, 2020
In this video discussion, Right on Crime’s Marc Levin talked with Brian Lovins, one of the nation’s foremost pioneers in community supervision to explore how innovative strategies can result…
No, Simply Possessing a Firearm Does Not Make Someone Violent
Scott Peyton | March 30, 2020
The debate across the nation rages concerning gun control. Presidential candidates have gone as far as calling for the seizure of certain weapons, and attacked gun manufacturers, resellers, and…
AUDIO: Discussion on Solitary Confinement with Former Colorado Corrections Director Rick Raemisch
Right on Crime | March 17, 2020
Marc Levin, V.P. of Criminal Justice at TPPF/Right on Crime, was joined by former Colorado Department of Corrections Director Rick Raemisch to talk about strategies for addressing solitary confinement…
Louisiana Passed Justice Reforms in 2017, But How Much Is Being Utilized?
Scott Peyton | March 16, 2020
This year we saw the LSU Tigers take home a National Championship. For the first time in many years, maybe decades, the Tigers had an unbelievable defense, offense and…
Businesses Working to Give Kentuckians Second Chances
Aubrey Vaughan Travis | February 26, 2020
There is a promising cultural shift across the business community in Kentucky to hire those needing a second chance after re-entering the workforce. Read more
America and Drug Abuse: Was Richard Nixon On To Something?
Julie Warren | February 21, 2020
President Richard Nixon originated the idea of a “war on drugs” in a 1971 letter to Congress (at least that is the widely accepted view). His declaration of “war”…
Yes, Drug Courts Are Working in Louisiana
Scott Peyton | February 12, 2020
In 2017, the Louisiana Legislature, with overwhelming bipartisan support, passed ten reforms (sponsored by six republicans, two democrats, and one independent) supported by data and aimed at safely reducing…
A Coalition Letter of Support for ‘Meaningful Sentencing and Prison Reforms’ in Florida
Right on Crime | February 11, 2020
In a new letter to Florida lawmakers, a broad coalition of conservative organizations encourage the House of Representatives to improve Florida’s sentencing laws, including restoring judicial discretion in drug…
Kentucky Governor & Lawmakers Agree: Criminal Justice Reform is a Priority in the Bluegrass State
Aubrey Vaughan Travis | January 15, 2020
Last week, Kentucky leaders on both sides of the aisle pledged to make criminal justice reform a top priority this session. This commitment is welcome given the growing prison…