The Oklahoma Survivors Act is a law designed to give domestic violence survivors serving long prison sentences a second chance at freedom, but prosecutors and courts remain reluctant to revisit violent crime cases even when abuse played a central role.
The parole of David Allen Funston, a convicted child molester, has sparked intense public reaction and renewed scrutiny of California’s elderly parole law, with critics arguing that the policy is flawed and ignores the overwhelming evidence about aging and recidivism.
Andre Brown, who was convicted of a 1999 double attempted murder, had his 40-year sentence converted to two 20-year concurrent terms, meaning he will not have to return to prison, after a resentencing motion was granted due to ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing.
The San Diego Union-Tribune’s coverage of the resentencing ruling in the Charles “Andy” Williams case presents a balanced and comprehensive account of the decision, but falls short of providing the necessary context of the scientific and constitutional reasons for the ruling.
The Sentencing Project has released a report showing that automatic charging of youth in adult courts has had a detrimental impact on youth well-being and community safety, with racial disparities and a lack of access to rehabilitative programs being key concerns.
Survivors of crime and criminal justice reform advocates are pushing for restorative justice and second chances, highlighting the need for updated sentencing laws that reflect the realities of survivors’ experiences and build public safety through healing and change, rather than punishment alone.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is set to review and vote on a package of bills that could strip Washington, D.C., of control over its criminal legal system, impose intrusive federal authority and deliver longer, harsher sentences, even for children.
The Sentencing Project report finds that 25 states have passed sentence review measures this year, allowing courts to reconsider extreme sentences, in contrast to the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back criminal justice reform.
Kara Gotsch, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project, discusses the ongoing challenges and progress of ending mass incarceration in the US, advocating for capping sentences at 20 years and emphasizing the importance of storytelling to reframe justice as restoration.
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