Criminal Justice Stories
- Report: Evidence-based strategies to help WV address homelessness Cities and states are struggling with mounting homelessness, and West Virginia is no exception. A recent report points to potential solutions and immediate actions local governments can take to reduce the number of people on the streets. A different report, released this year by the state's Department […]
- Youth justice reforms a top 2025 priority for Connecticut group As it advocates for changes to the youth justice system in 2025, a Connecticut group says the state needs to do more to examine and address the root causes of crime. The Connecticut Justice Alliance wants the state to enact several reforms – including raising […]
- NYC charter revisions pass despite voter confusion New York City residents approved three of Mayor Eric Adams' four charter reforms in last week's election. But how many realized what they were voting for? Critics of the reform proposals say the language on the ballots may seem harmless, but each proposition expands the power of the […]
- New FBI data show no evidence of violent crime wave in Kentucky New federal data show aggravated assaults are up in Kentucky by 7.2%, but other types of violent crime have gone down. Overall, violent crime in Kentucky remains much lower compared to the nation as a whole, said Ashley Spalding, research director at the […]
- Legislation on IL juvenile offenders awaits Senate decision Pending legislation could change the age of Illinois' juvenile offenders' detention time before their trial date. Currently, juveniles as young as 10 can be incarcerated. After a decade of negotiations with lawmakers, House Bill 2347, if passed, would raise the age of placing kids in detention centers […]
- Michiganders rally at state capital to end prison crisis Hundreds of people from across Michigan gathered in Lansing this week, urging House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, to advance the Second Look Sentencing Act to improve prison safety. The legislation allows people serving long sentences to have their […]
- WA youth with nowhere to go can spend longer behind bars Incarcerated young people in Washington state can spend a longer time in detention if they do not have a place to go upon release. Some of the reasons for longer stays for people under the age of 18 include youth who are experiencing homelessness […]
- Immigrant NYers fear what lies ahead in 2nd Trump term As the dust settles from the 2024 election, immigrant New Yorkers fear how Donald Trump's second term will impact them. Many still recall the separation of families during his first term, and fears they could be deported at any time. Theo Oshiro, co-executive director of […]