A Conservative Case for Drug-Free School Zone Reform
Julie Warren | May 28, 2020
In 1995, Tennessee enacted The Drug Free School Zone Act—contained within § 39-17-432—for the stated “purpose of providing vulnerable persons in this state an environment in which they can…
Justice, Rights, and Hope for Victims
Scott Peyton | May 26, 2020
Across the country, April 19-25 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is “Seek Justice | Ensure Victims’ Rights | Inspire Hope.” Criminal justice advocacy must account…
Governor Wolf’s Reprieve Order is Smart and Timely
John Koufos | May 20, 2020
Social distancing is difficult enough in densely packed urban areas like New York City, which has become the epicenter of the pandemic in the country in no small part…
Re-Entry Ready Louisiana
Scott Peyton | May 7, 2020
HB 77 allows the use of technology—such as video conferencing—and provides flexibility of reporting for those employed.
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