Guest Commentary: Jail and Prison Populations Have Decreased Since 2019 – But Continued Progress Isn’t Promised
New Vera Institute research raises the alarm about stalling progress and warns that recent gains can’t be…
Guest Commentary: The Truth about Retail Theft
Shoplifting isn’t actually on the rise, but tough talk by retail giants and politicians distracts from what…
Guest Commentary: Will the Supreme Court Criminalize Homelessness?
The Supreme Court could decide this month if local governments can criminalize sleeping in public spaces By…
Guest Commentary: With Another Death in New Year, LA Jails Continue to Be Deadly in 2024
Forty-six people have died in LA County jails since the start of 2023. By Sam McCann In…
Guest Commentary: Children Suffer When Parents Are Imprisoned
By Erica Bryant Imprisoning parents hurts children. It increases children’s likelihood of special education placement, being held…
Guest Commentary: Chesa Boudin’s Recall Isn’t about Crime—It’s about Gentrification
By Nicholas Turner and Sam McCann Prosecutors can do a great deal to reduce harm and mitigate…
