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U.S. Prison Count Continues to Drop
After nearly four decades of explosive growth, the U.S. prison population declined for two years in a row, according to the Justice Department. Inmate counts fell in about half the states in each year from 2009-10 and 2010-11. 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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- Project Update
- Public Safety Performance Project
U.S. Prison Count Continues to Drop
After nearly four decades of explosive growth, the U.S. prison population declined for two years in a row, according to the Justice Department. Inmate counts fell in about half the states in each year from 2009-10 and 2010-11.
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- Public Safety Performance Project
Public Attitudes on the Juvenile Justice System in Georgia
This January 2013 issue brief contains information on a survey on public attitudes on the juvenile justice system in Georgia. 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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- Stateline Story
Illinois Democrats Seek Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Illinois Democrats are pushing a bill that would grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, saying the policy would improve road safety and cut down on uninsured drivers.
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