Criminal Justice Reform

A new collection of compelling and challenging essays from one of the nation's leading voices on criminal justice reform, 'Reducing Crime, Reducing Incarceration' makes the argument that sometimes small changes on the ground can add up to big improvements in the criminal justice system. How do you launch a new criminal justice reform? How do you measure impact? Is it possible to spread new practices to resistant audiences? And what’s the point of small-bore experimentation anyway? Greg Berman answers these questions by telling the story of successful experiments like the Red Hook ...

It is said that America is a place that allows for second chances. But in reality, one wrong move could limit your opportunities. Many people only think of jail or prison as potential consequences for their failure to follow the law. However, committing a crime could lead to a lifetime of obstacles and no chance of a better future. Crime Is for Suckers discusses the true consequences of breaking the law. It also provides strategies citizens can use to become contributing members of society to support law enforcement officers and protect communities.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, required equal access to public places and employment, and enforced desegregation of schools and the right to vote. Today, the Black community faces an alarming education gap, a higher rate of unemployment/underemployment, and inequalities in the criminal justice system. A Black agenda or strategy is necessary to reverse these critical issues on a national level through public policy such as major reform in education, employment, and criminal justice.

Unlock Your Second Chance with "Your Guide to a Fresh Start: Simplifying the Pardon Process" Are you ready to reclaim your rights and leave your past behind? This comprehensive guide, created by criminal justice reform pioneer Angela Stanton King, is your roadmap to navigating the often overwhelming pardon application process. Angela's personal journey of overcoming over 30 state and federal charges and receiving both a Presidential Federal Pardon and a Georgia State Pardon has inspired this step-by-step resource. Drawing from her own experience and expertise, she shares valuable insights ...