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The High Cost of Longer Prison Terms
The length of time served in prison has increased markedly over the last two decades. These extended sentences have come at a price. more
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Pew and Casey Applaud Georgia Leaders for Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Reform
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed into law today comprehensive legislation that will improve the state’s juvenile justice system by reducing youth recidivism rates and cutting costs to taxpayers. more
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December 4, 2012
State Legislators on Sentencing and Corrections Reforms
Six state legislative leaders reflect on how they successfully enacted comprehensive sentencing and corrections reforms using a bipartisan, interbranch working group and focusing on data and research to craft policies that met their unique challenges. more
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With Governor’s Signature, New Jersey Expands Drug Courts
Governor Chris Christie signed a bill Thursday (July 19) that expands New Jersey’s drug court program and mandates treatment rather than jail time for drug abusers convicted of non-violent crimes. That makes New Jersey the first state to require drug treatment within the justice system. For months, the governor has
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July 11, 2012
2012 Georgia Public Safety Reform
In May 2012, Georgia's General Assembly unanimously passed legislation, House Bill 1176, enacting a comprehensive package of sentencing and corrections reforms that will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over the next five years while improving public safety.
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The High Cost of Corrections in America
Despite the massive increase in the size and cost of America's correctional system, the national recidivism rate remains stubbornly high. more