Criminal Justice
Thursday, February 2, 2023
PA Senate Bill Proposes Changes to State Constitution
A bill in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would amend the state Constitution to allow more adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abus…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Videos Show Disparities in Cleveland Police Response to Kids in Crisis
By Cid Standifer for Eye on Ohio.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Ohio News Connection Collaboration reporting for the Ohio Center for Investig…
Monday, January 30, 2023
CA 'Just Safe' Campaign Aims to Redefine Public Safety
Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …
MA Bill Would Tighten Restrictions on Facial Recognition Technology
Lawmakers in the Commonwealth are considering legislation to ensure police use of facial-recognition technology also protects people's privacy and civ…
WI Ballot Question Sparks Calls to End Cash Bail
In the coming months, Wisconsin residents will hear plenty of arguments before they vote on a constitutional amendment to change state policy on cash …
New Report Reviews VA Parole Board Duties, Issues
The Virginia Parole Board has issued a report that outlines its past problems and the steps it could take to rebuild public trust. The work began in 2…
College Courses Show Benefits for Incarcerated Youth in UT
Utah is one of a few states where juveniles behind bars can earn college credit. Utah's Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth program lets young …
Iowa Takes Aim at Human Trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Iowa is working to address the problem by educating businesses about the potential signs and dangers…
Police Gunshot Detector Continues to Roil Portland Community
Community members continue to voice concerns about gunshot-detecting technology being considered in Portland. At a recent Inter-Faith Peace and …
Death Penalty Opponents Seek End to Federal Executions
Virginia is the only Southern state to have abolished the death penalty, and there's a new push in the new year to end it nationally as well…
Data on CA Police Stops Confirms Continuing Racial Disparities
Black teenagers ages 15 to 17 are six times more likely to be searched by police compared with their white counterparts, according to a report from …
Report: Nebraska Needs to Rethink Court Fines, Bail System
Some Nebraska judges are failing to follow state laws related to cash bail, court fees and court fines, according to a two-year study in Douglas and …