Bureau of Justice Statistics
Who's Legally Responsible for Prison and Jail Suicides?
Lawsuits used to be a path to prison reform, but they're now an uphill battle for prisoners and their families.
How One Quiet DOJ Appointment Could Undermine the Push for Meaningful Police Reform
Jeffrey Anderson's relative dearth of experience comes at a critical time for the Department of Justice.
The Criminal Justice Conflict
The current push for bipartisan criminal justice reform is missing the mark with its single-minded focus on non-violent offenders.
Will Parole Get a Second Chance in Virginia?
Twenty years after abolishing parole, one state is examining the impact (and the politics).
Can PTSD Be Linked to Violence?
How morally responsible can we hold Eddie Ray Routh for the death of Chris Kyle?
Guards May Be Responsible for Half of Prison Sexual Assaults
A Department of Justice study also shows the number of reports of sexual assaults is rising, but rarely results in prosecution.
The Persistent Problem of Sexual Assault in Prison
Abuse continues, and oversight is getting harder.