Lauren Krisai is director of criminal justice reform research at Reason Foundation.
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Remove Barriers to Former Inmates’ Rejoining Society
“We need to ensure that they are prepared to re-enter society and become productive, contributing members of their families and communities – and maybe even role models.”
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How to Reform Illinois’ Nonviolent Class 4 Felony Statutes
Revising Illinois’ draconian sentencing rules for low-level, nonviolent drug possession and theft crimes.
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Pull the Plug on Death Penalty In California
It has been more than 10 years since an inmate on California’s death row has been executed, and California citizens are split about what should be done about the state’s death penalty law.
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Database of Deaths, Arrests Will Improve Police Transparency
Reform must come only after all of the basic facts are available. Without data, it’s impossible to know if there’s a problem or how it needs to be addressed.
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Training Police How to Interact With the Mentally Ill Can Save Lives
Since the death of Kelly Thomas, some California police departments have implemented reforms but more must be done
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Developments in Criminal Justice and Corrections
Criminal Justice and Corrections Chapter of Annual Privatization Report 2015
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How to Reduce Florida’s Prison Population, Costs Without Compromising Public Safety
Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences and reform habitual offender and drug trafficking laws
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California Should Embrace More Sentencing Reform
It is possible for some nonviolent inmates to serve shorter sentences without compromising public safety