Maryland’s recently enacted Fair Chance Housing Act expands access to stable housing for individuals with conviction histories, a measure proponents assert will advance public safety and permit applicants an individualized review of their criminal records.
Alameda County’s upcoming District Attorney primary election will address the potential reinstatement of a prosecutor-initiated resentencing program, which previously generated up to $287 million in state savings and enhanced public safety by reducing recidivism.
A new report from The Sentencing Project finds that restorative justice diversion programs consistently produce better outcomes than traditional juvenile court processing, reducing reoffending, improving victim satisfaction and fostering more meaningful accountability.