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Seeking Effective Solutions for Juvenile Justice in Virginia

For youth in Virginia’s juvenile justice system, incarceration has too often meant being held in large, overcrowded facilities far away from their families and support networks. This approach has led to high recidivism rates in the state, and a lack of hope for those stuck in a cycle of crime.

By Steve Rempe

August 24, 2016

Advocacy & Reentry

Support for Justice Reform in Virginia

A pair of recently released surveys reveal broad support for proposed criminal justice reforms in the state of Virginia.

On February 10, Prison Fellowship and the Charles Koch Institute released a report showing that justice reform is a top priority for more than one-third of Virginians, with 36 percent of respondents placing it in the top five most important issues to them.

By Steve Rempe

February 12, 2016

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