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- Public Safety Performance Project
- Source: The Columbian
Probation Violations Will Result in 'Swift and Certain' Penalties
Officials say a new Department of Corrections system should help offenders on probation be more successful and will save money. The system uses "swift and certain" sanctions for those who violate terms of their probation, meaning immediate but short trips to jail.
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- Safe Small-Dollar Loans Research Project
- Source: The News Journal
Payday Loan Bill Headed for Debate
Legislation to more tightly regulate and monitor Delaware's payday lending industry is ready for debate on the Senate floor after clearing the chamber's Banking Committee on Wednesday
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- Safe Small-Dollar Loans Research Project
- Source: American Banker
Let's Get More Transparency in Payday Lending
Every year, despite the risks and high costs, millions of Americans turn to payday loans for emergency funds. more
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- Public Safety Performance Project
- Source: Pennsylvania Live
Factions Unite Over Prison Reforms in Pennsylvania
Factions from across the political specturm are coming together to present evidence-based changes to the Pennsylvania corrections system that will reduce prison populations and costs without jeopardizing public safety.
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- Public Safety Performance Project
- Source: The Skanner
Kitzhaber Opens Door to Criminal Justice Reform
Gov. Kitzhaber has expanded Oregon’s Commission on Public Safety so it can take a deeper look at how to reduce costs in the Criminal Justice system, while at the same time improving public safety.
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- Public Safety Performance Project
- Source: Northwest Public Radio
Kitzhaber Moves Ahead With Look at Oregon's Public Safety System
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber hopes a newly revived public safety commission will lead to big changes in the state's criminal justice system. The Democrat issued an executive order Monday that brings back to life a blue ribbon panel created by his predecessor, Ted Kulongoski.
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- Source: Oregon Live
Oregon Leaders Push Ahead on Prision, Crime Reforms
Oregon's top leaders joined forces Monday on reforms to shave prison costs and cut crime. Gov. John Kitzhaber reappointed his Oregon Commission on Public Safety, adding members and charging it with producing a reform package for the 2013 Legislature.
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- Source: www.ktvz.com
Governor Calls for Criminal Justice Reforms
Governor Kitzhaber called Monday for sentencing and corrections changes to improve the effectiveness of public safety programs and reduce costs for taxpayers. more
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- Public Safety Performance Project
- Source: Times-Picayune
Louisiana Incarcerated
Louisiana has more citizens in prison than anywhere else in the world. A New Orleans Times-Picayune team of reporters led by Cindy Chang along with photographer Scott Threlkeld investigates why. Here is a video preview of this Times-Picayune special Report.
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- Economic Mobility Project
- Source: baltimoresun.com
Maryland's Economic Mobility is Among the Best in U.S.
If you're aiming to be upwardly mobile, living in Maryland might help. more