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Jun 16, 2011

Rhode Island Stands Up For Pregnant Women in Prison: Says No to Shackling

Rhode Island Stands Up For Pregnant Women in Prison: Says No to Shackling

Jun 14, 2011

Louisiana to Vote on Parole for Elderly Prisoners Friday

Louisiana to Vote on Parole for Elderly Prisoners Friday

Jun 6, 2011

Louisiana: Act TODAY For Sensible Prison Reform!

Louisiana: Act TODAY For Sensible Prison Reform!

May 25, 2011

Plata Decision: Good for the Constitution, Communities and Taxpayer Wallets

Plata Decision: Good for the Constitution, Communities and Taxpayer Wallets

May 24, 2011

The High Costs of Going Gray in Louisiana and Nationwide

The High Costs of Going Gray in Louisiana and Nationwide

May 24, 2011

Plata is a Net Benefit to Public Safety and Our Constitutional Rights

Plata is a Net Benefit to Public Safety and Our Constitutional Rights

May 23, 2011

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµLens: Supreme Court Orders California to Reduce its Prison Population to Alleviate Overcrowding

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµLens: Supreme Court Orders California to Reduce its Prison Population to Alleviate Overcrowding

May 13, 2011

Justice and Faith Groups say Enough is Enough to Attorney General

Justice and Faith Groups say Enough is Enough to Attorney General

May 12, 2011

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµJoins Right on Crime, Prison Ministries, Bipartisan Legislators, and the ABA to Prioritize Criminal Justice Reform

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµJoins Right on Crime, Prison Ministries, Bipartisan Legislators, and the ABA to Prioritize Criminal Justice Reform

May 11, 2011

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights