Criminal Justice Stories
- Court clears way for Nebraskans with past felony convictions to register, vote The state Supreme Court has upheld a law giving Nebraskans with prior felony convictions the right to vote once they have completed their sentence. Proponents of the measure are calling it a hard-fought victory to restore full rights to citizens who have paid […]
- New report: Indiana courts face mental health crisis Loretta Rush, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, has released the 2023-24 annual report for the state's courts. The report shows Indiana's judicial system is taking big steps to tackle the mental health crisis. The Supreme Court recently launched the Office of Behavioral Health and hired […]
- Crime survivors celebrate new trauma recovery center, slam Prop 36 Survivors of crime are speaking out against Proposition 36, which goes before California voters in November. The ballot measure would increase penalties for some theft and drug crimes – and undo parts of Proposition 47, which took savings from decreased incarceration and put the money […]
- 80 Colorado candidates commit to improving mental health policies Mental health is a top issue for voters, and candidates running for office across Colorado are pledging to make it a priority if elected. Kathleen Daughety, vice president of campaigns and civic engagement with Inseparable, said if people can get treatment, they can thrive. But if […]
- A push for parole reform as AL prisons face overcrowding, violence Groups across Alabama are joining forces to advocate for big changes to what they see as the state's flawed parole system. In a panel discussion led by the group Alabama Values, speakers focused on improving the parole process and addressing its broader impact. John […]
- Lawsuit forces NM to rush voter registration for those with felony convictions New Mexicans who've been released from prison after serving time for a felony conviction will be able to vote in next month's election, after pro-voting groups lit a fire under state officials. A law was implemented last year to restore voting rights to […]
- NC group pushes for public safety through targeted investment A North Carolina group is launching a new campaign to emphasize the importance of investing in people behind bars, so they'll have a better chance for normal lives when they're released. The "Incarcerated Lives Matter" campaign is from Recidivism Reduction Education Programs Services, which advocates for […]
- Improving Ohio's sexual violence response teams Sexual violence remains a significant concern in Ohio, and specialized teams, such as Sexual Assault Response Teams and Coordinated Community Response Teams, are designed to provide critical support to survivors. Now, a new study aims to assess the effectiveness of these teams and identify gaps in service. Nicole Kass […]