Criminal Justice
Monday, December 4, 2023
AARP warns Pennsylvanians of spike in holiday fraud, scams
The holiday shopping season is already in full swing, and AARP Pennsylvania has some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity …
Monday, December 4, 2023
New data: Violent crime is up and also down
By Weihua Li and Jamiles Lartey for The Marshall Project.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Marshall P…
Alabama bookstore works to break barriers for people in prison
An Alabama bookstore is working to make sure people in prison have access to books. The Burdock Book Collective in Birmingham is on a mission to …
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
Prison Book Program fosters literacy behind bars in Mississippi
A Mississippi-based organization is providing free books to incarcerated individuals to promote literacy and pave the way for prison reform. Prison …
Heat crisis in FL prisons: Lawmakers urged to add air conditioning
Florida lawmakers are being asked to use the winter months to swiftly install air conditioning in prison housing units before the return of scorching …
Report cites disparities in crime and policing
The lifetime likelihood of imprisonment for Black men has changed significantly from one generation to the next, according to The Sentencing …
Newly legal fentanyl testing strips help fight overdose deaths in MO
The rise in deaths involving synthetic opioids or fentanyl have overdose-prevention advocates looking for solutions across the nation. Gov. Mike …
MS second-chance job fairs connect formerly incarcerated with employers
Finding a job after prison can be tough, but a program in Mississippi is helping formerly incarcerated people get back on their feet. The …
Alabama's debt-driven license suspensions softened by new law
A new law in Alabama is helping thousands regain their driving privileges after license suspension for debt-related reasons. Senate Bill 154 allows …
Drug offenses draw higher incarceration rates for OH women
The number of women in Ohio prisons continues to trend downward but studies show women are still more likely to be imprisoned for drug offenses compar…
NY Rep. George Santos survives expulsion vote. Now what?
A vote to expel U.S. New York Rep. George Santos, R-Queens, from the House failed last week to reach the needed two-thirds majority. But his troubles …