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Restoring Prisoners’ Access to Education Reduces Recidivism

Bipartisan legislation in the Senate and House of Representatives would make prisoners eligible for Pell Grants, reversing a clause in the 1994 crime bill that stripped such eligibility.

James McWilliams

Social Justice

Algorithms Are Biased. That Might Help Regulators End Discrimination, a New Paper Argues.

Algorithmic prejudices can create inequalities. But in doing so, they might help lawyers pinpoint discrimination where they could not in the past.

Jared Keller

Social Justice

How the Wisconsin Legislature’s Power Grab Could Affect Pardons

If the package is signed into law, Scott Walker's unforgiving clemency legacy could continue.

Jack Denton

Social Justice

Does Big Data Belong in Courtrooms?

The criminal justice system has been using predictive algorithms for decades, but research shows even the best algorithms are no better than humans at predicting recidivism—and neither are very good.

Kate Wheeling

News in Brief

California Is Re-Visiting Its Halloween-Specific Laws Against Sex Offenders

And that might actually be a good thing.

Madeleine Thomas

News in Brief

How Inmate Firefighting Compares to Other Prison Jobs

It's hard work and poorly paid, but at least it's a little more visible.

Francie Diep

Social Justice

The Importance of Community Support for Prisoner Re-Entry Programs

To be successful, re-entry programs must work to facilitate more interaction between former inmates and potential role models in their new neighborhoods.

Lauren Kirchner