Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
02/02/24
“The 2022 reforms recognized the need to shift from punitive centered approaches. A return to outdated ‘tough on crime’ measures will not make communities safer…” ... See MoreSee Less
Juvenile justice reform bill proposes tweaks to the system - Maryland Matters
Maryland legislative leaders unveiled measures to improve the state's juvenile justice system, but some advocates aren't pleased.- Likes: 2
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Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
01/25/24
"As our partner organizations around the country decry this resurrection of bad policy, we looked at recent legislation passed around the country to identify trends in this most recent crop of throwback laws." ... See MoreSee Less
Zombie politics: The return of failed criminal legal system policies in 2023 – and how to fight back
Unfortunately, this year saw the return of many types of failed criminal legal system policies that would be more at home in 1993 than 2023. ...Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
01/21/24
Calls for change to Maryland's prison system Sunday, the Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform outlined their priorities for the legislative session. They want reforms before people are incarcerated, like preventing juveniles from being charged as adults without prior court approval. In addition, the group wants improvements for those already incarcerated, including enhanced prison education to reduce recidivism and to create an ombudsman to address prison assaults by correctional officers and inhumane treatment. ... See MoreSee Less
A justice reform group outline their priorities for this year's legislative session
Calls for change to Maryland's prison system Sunday, the Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform outlined their priorities for the legislative session.Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
10/17/23
"Improving rehabilitation efforts and decreasing the likelihood that someone convicted of a crime will reoffend would have particular significance for Baltimore. The city’s residents make up 9% of Maryland’s total population, but 40% of the state prison population..." ... See MoreSee Less
Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
06/19/23
"The unhoused population faces many challenges in securing housing, especially if they are justice-involved or suffering from mental health or substance abuse disorders. The cycle of crime and recidivism among unhoused persons can lead to significant challenges in receiving and maintaining permanent housing." ... See MoreSee Less
Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
02/19/23
“It’s another to make sure that we’re providing opportunities for people to be well, and to go out into our communities more successful,” ... See MoreSee Less
Virginia’s Recidivism Rate is the lowest in the country
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — New numbers show Virginia has the lowest recidivism rate in the country. This means fewer people are going back to prison once released. The Virginia Department of Co…Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
02/13/23
"Under the bill, the money saved by shortening sentences of qualifying inmates would be split evenly between the Department of Corrections and the Department of Higher Education to continue facilitating higher education programs in prisons." Maryland could do this too!! ... See MoreSee Less
Colorado bill would reduce prison sentences for inmates pursuing higher education
Colorado has among the worst recidivism rates in the country, with over 50% of people released from prison ending up back behind bars within three years. Lawmakers want to changeMaryland Alliance for Justice Reform
02/13/23
"Maybe they were once menaces to society. But time and brutal prison conditions have taken such a toll on their minds and bodies that they are no longer a threat. Many of these old men are dying or will die in prison, despite extremely low recidivism rates for their age group." Does Maryland have aged inmates??? ... See MoreSee Less
What a 74-year-old's death in prison says about California's elderly parole program
California's elderly parole program has a poor track record for releasing incarcerated seniors. Many are dying or will die in prison.Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
02/13/23
"This effort helps to reduce victimization within the Commonwealth and lowers the overall cost of operating our criminal justice system." And in Maryland???? ... See MoreSee Less
VADOC — Virginia’s Recidivism Rate Remains Among Nation’s Lowest
The Virginia Department of Corrections has again achieved one of the lowest recidivism rates in the nation. The 20.6 percent recidivism rate for the FY2018 cohort of State Responsible (SR) releases im...