Under Pennsylvania’s “Clean Slate” bill, records of minor, non-violent misdemeanor convictions will automatically be sealed from public viewing after 10 conviction-free years. Photo from Steven Gottlieb via The Atlantic. By Andy Hoover, Communications Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania This … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): New analysis of significant changes in federal sentencing Since reaching a peak in 2013, the federal prison population declined 13% by the close of 2016—twice the national rate of decarceration. But recent policy changes by … Continued
Posted at https://www.themarshallproject.org/2017/06/12/where-crossword-puzzles-count-as-counseling#.clOQDS8Jo A new lawsuit alleges poor care for mentally ill inmates at one of the highest security prisons in the country. By CHRISTIE THOMPSON A new lawsuit alleges mental health care at one of the highest security — and most violent … Continued
From Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness (http://www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org): Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness has scheduled the following free Films at St. John’s Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall, 321 West Chestnut St., Lancaster. Friday, June 23, 7:30 pm, “FROM THE ASHES” 2017 film that … Continued
Lancaster County District Attorney Craig Stedman resorted to fear mongering to push for a mandatory sentencing bill to pass the state Senate. Screenshot via PA Senate. By Elizabeth Randol, Legislative Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania On May 18, … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): Today we released the findings of the first-ever independent survey of federal prisoners in a report, “Using Time to Reduce Crime: Federal Prisoner Survey Results Show Ways to Reduce Recidivism.” Last summer, we sent … Continued
Surveillance video showed an interaction between a Woodland Hills High School student and school resource officer Steve Shaulis. Photo via WESA. By Harold Jordan, Senior Policy Advocate, American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania Controversy continues to swirl over a series … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): The Sentencing Project has released a new analysis that reveals a growing trend toward decarceration across jurisdictions. While 38 states and the federal government have at least modestly reduced their prison populations in recent years, … Continued
By RUTH MCCAMBRIDGE | May 18, 2017 May 17, 2017; Washington Post Criminal justice reform advocates all over the country have cause to celebrate for a moment today as a bipartisan group of senators filed legislation that is in clear opposition to U.S. Attorney … Continued
Democratic voters in Centre County opted not to nominate District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller for another term. Photo via Centre Daily Times. By Matt Stroud Criminal Justice Researcher American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum last … Continued