Louisianans Deserve Real Justice Reform
Scott Peyton | March 19, 2021
Recently, a narrative has emerged alleging that the 2017 Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) legislation, which passed with overwhelming bi-partisan support, has contributed to gun violence in the Pelican State.…
To Protect Public Safety, Pretrial Release Must Turn on Risk
Julie Warren | February 26, 2021
The American pretrial system is flawed. A defendant accused of murder, or another form of violence, may be released from jail, while someone charged in the same courtroom with…
TPPF Applauds Gov. Abbott’s Leadership on Public Safety
Derek M. Cohen | February 1, 2021
Following Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s State of the State address, the Texas Public Policy Foundation and its Citizens Defense and Right on Crime campaigns commend the Governor for making public safety a clear…
ICYMI: Right on Crime Louisiana State Director Scott Peyton Highlighted in Biz
Scott Peyton | January 26, 2021
This article was originally published by BIZ Magazine on January 26, 2021. LSU Shreveport Alumnus Advocates for Criminal Justice Reform, Will Present at Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Conference LSU Shreveport…
New Report Outlines Collateral Consequences of Unemployment for Justice-Involved Individuals
Scott Peyton | January 22, 2021
Many justice-involved individuals face collateral consequences because of their criminal conviction. In a recent report titled “Employment Opportunities for Justice-Involved Individuals,” Right on Crime partnered with Recidiviz to provide…
‘A Neighbor’s Choice’: Congressman-Elect Byron Donalds
Chelsea Murphy | December 7, 2020
Congressman-Elect Byron Donalds, a long time of champion of criminal justice reform in Florida, joined me on the latest episode of “A Neighbor’s Choice.” Our conversation started out with…
Thanksgiving 2020: Freedom, Prosperity and Opportunity
Scott Peyton | November 23, 2020
A favorite patriotic song of mine is Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” I am particularly moved by the lyrics “If tomorrow all the things were gone, I’d worked…
‘A Neighbor’s Choice’: Reform Alliance’s Erin Haney
Chelsea Murphy | November 20, 2020
I was thrilled to once again co-host “A Neighbor’s Choice” podcast with David Gornoski, which airs on iHeartRadio WFLA Orlando 93.1 FM/540AM and News Talk Florida WHBO across Tampa…
A Neighbor’s Choice: David Safavian with the American Conservative Union
Chelsea Murphy | November 12, 2020
I have enjoyed co-hosting a weekly radio program on iHeartRadio WFLA Orlando 93.1 FM/540AM and News Talk Florida WHBO across Tampa Bay, called A Neighbor’s Choice. This week I…
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): A Barrier to Reentry in Louisiana
Scott Peyton | November 9, 2020
Many Louisiana residents are gainfully employed in the oil, gas, and maritime industry, particularly related to Louisiana’s ports. In fact, these jobs account for nearly 800,000 Louisiana jobs. Not…
Brett Tolman: Conservatives Ought to ‘Raise Our Voices’ To Fix Broken Aspects of Criminal Justice System
Right on Crime | October 30, 2020
Right on Crime’s Director of Prosecutorial Innovation and former U.S. Attorney, Brett Tolman, joined “A Neighbor’s Choice” podcast—co-hosted by our Florida state director Chelsea Murphy, along with David Gornoski—to…
LISTEN: Alice Marie Johnson Talks Being Pardoned by President Trump on ‘A Neighbor’s Choice’ Podcast
Right on Crime | October 28, 2020
TPPF and Right on Crime senior fellow Alice Marie Johnson, a criminal justice reform advocate and former federal prisoner, calls in to the “A Neighbor’s Choice” podcast to recount…