As a general rule, when seeking to solve a problem, it helps to get the opinions of those most directly affected by the policy in question. Those who are most familiar with the situation are usually able to bring unique insights and ideas to the table, and are often better equipped to make these suggestions a reality.
By Steve Rempe
October 25, 2016
Darrington Unit | Marshall Project | recidivism | Recidivism Risk Reduction Act | Responsible Prison Project | TexasPrisons, encircled by high walls topped with razor wire, seem to be closed worlds.
It’s easy to keep them out of sight and out of mind. Since prisons are so remote from most people’s daily lives, it can be difficult to recognize the humanity of the men and women inside and to value their rehabilitation and restoration.
By Heather Rice-Minus
March 10, 2016
recidivism | Recidivism Risk Reduction Act | Sentencing Reform | Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act