Despite a narrative that progress on criminal justice reform has slowed—or even died—the movement proved resilient in state houses across the country. In...
State-Level Criminal Justice Progress in 2026
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What We Do
We have a wide range of programs to help formerly incarcerated men and women become positive forces in the lives of their communities.
About Us
Led by liberated lifers, we are organized around the demand for just sentencing laws and fair parole practices. We integrate incarcerated men and women back into society and help build strong, self-sustaining communities.
Take Action
Educating and supporting those in prison and their families, we engage the state legislature and Governor for fair sentencing laws and parole policies .
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- Breaking ICE: Most bans on ICE collaboration don't go far enough. Here's how to make them stronger
by Prison Policy Initiative on November 2, 2026Added Breaking ICE: Most bans on ICE collaboration don't go far enough. Here's how to make them stronger to the Prison Policy Blog. State and local governments […]
- New report shows where 198,800 incarcerated women in the U.S. are locked up and whyby Prison Policy Initiative on November 2, 2026
Added New report shows where 198,800 incarcerated women in the U.S. are locked up and why to the Prison Policy Blog. The report goes in-depth on women's […]
- First look at the How Many Stops Act databy Prison Policy Initiative on November 2, 2026
The Prison Policy Initiative Research Library was updated with a link to First look at the How Many Stops Act data by Data Collaborative for Justice
- Community safety investments:by Prison Policy Initiative on November 2, 2026
The Prison Policy Initiative Research Library was updated with a link to Community safety investments: Violence prevention initiatives across New York State by […]
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Educational and Rehabilitative Correspondence Programs for Prisoners
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela Although technology is slowly becoming more widespread in...
California Supreme Court reverses death sentence
SOURCE: courthousenews.com California Supreme Court reverses death sentence of man convicted of murder in 1991 gang-involved shootings Margaret Attridge...
Think Outside The Cage
A podcast about the Prison Industrial Complex,
and the twisted roads that lead to it.
PAST EPISODES (click title to play):
- Think Outside The Cage - Sunday, November 1, 2026by Geri Silva, Jesse Bliss, Mark Coffield and others on November 1, 2026
- Think Outside The Cage - Sunday, October 25, 2026by Geri Silva, Jesse Bliss, Mark Coffield and others on October 25, 2026
- Think Outside The Cage - Sunday, October 18, 2026by Geri Silva, Jesse Bliss, Mark Coffield and others on October 18, 2026
- Think Outside The Cage - Sunday, October 11, 2026by Geri Silva, Jesse Bliss, Mark Coffield and others on October 11, 2026