In the United States, punishment does not always end at sentencing. For many people placed on probation, the penalties extend […]
New Jersey is once again at the center of a national reckoning over private prisons, immigrant detention, and the ethical
On February 25, 2026 at 1 p.m. EST, Sustainable Action Now urges advocates, policy leaders, researchers, and community organizers to
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In the public imagination, jail is often associated with serious crimes, violent offenses, or lengthy trials. The reality of the
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Florida finds itself at the center of two overlapping crises — one political, one moral — both revealing deep fractures
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A new report released in 2025 has once again drawn attention to a troubling reality: the United States continues to
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The United States has long been known for its massive prison population, but a new 2025 report underscores a grim
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A new analysis reveals troubling realities about youth confinement in the United States. While the overall number of young people
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On September 18, 2025, at 3 p.m. EST, criminal justice reform advocates gathered virtually for an essential webinar hosted by
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