Justice Reinvestment in Idaho: Overview
In early 2013, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, Chief Justice Roger Burdick, Senate President Pro Tempore Brent Hill, and House Speaker Scott Bedke requested support from the Pew Charitable Trusts and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to explore a “justice reinvestment” approach to reduce state corrections spending and reinvest a portion of the savings generated in strategies to increase public safety. The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center was asked to provide intensive technical assistance to aid in the collection and analysis of data and the development of appropriate policy options.
The Restitution Resource Center will help states improve the quality of their restitution systems by providing a central…
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New Restitution Resource Center Will Help States Improve Services for Crime Victims
The Restitution Resource Center will help states improve the quality of their restitution systems by providing a central source for best practices and successful innovations in the field as well as facilitating peer networks and information exchange.
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“Purpose, Necessity, and Impact”: Reflections from the Transforming Juvenile Probation Certificate Program
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Career Training for Incarcerated Youth: Q&A with Scott Stump
A conversation with U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Scott Stump explores the critical important of workforce development training for students in the juvenile justice system.
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From Prison to Work: STRIVE Job-Readiness Training Leads to a Living Wage for Some in San Diego
Reentering the community can be a jarring experience. STRIVE, a San Diego-based organization, demonstrates how job readiness programs can have a life-changing impact.
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Explainer: The Significance of Pennsylvania's Justice Reinvestment Bills
Pennsylvania's Justice Reinvestment legislation, signed into law in December 2019, is expected to save the state millions and improve countless lives. Here, we outline four key questions about the importance of significance of this moment.
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