Prison Policy Initiative

Time 2021-05-13 15:13:50

Web Name: Prison Policy Initiative

WebSite: http://www.prisonpolicy.org

ID:176302

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A First Step, a Second Chance: Public Support for Restoring Rights of Individuals with Prior Convictions by Christina Mancini, Robyn McDougle, and Brittany Keegan May 11: Research Library: Community Impact Welcome, Emile DeWeaver! Please join us to welcome Emile DeWeaver, the Prison Policy Initiative Senior Strategist in Advocacy. May 7: Prison Policy Initiative Blog Jail incarceration rates vary widely, but inexplicably, across U.S. cities Cities jail people at rates that have little to no correlation to their violent crime rates, police budgets, or jail budgets. May 4: Briefings New data gives a detailed picture of how COVID-19 increased death rates in Florida prisons A new publication from the UCLA COVID-19 Behind Bars team reveals that COVID-19 reduced the life expectancy of people in Florida prisons by 4 years. April 27: Briefings With the majority of corrections officers declining the COVID-19 vaccine, incarcerated people are still at serious risk Low rates of vaccine uptake among correctional staff make it clear that withholding the vaccine from people who are locked up — or offering it only to a small fraction of the prison population — is senseless. April 22: Briefings State legislatures, members of Congress, and national newspapers push for an end to prison gerrymandering in 2021 A New York Times editorial, a federal bill, and other encouraging updates from our fight to make sure incarcerated people are counted in the right place. April 16: Prisoners of the Census BlogFeatured report Arrest, Release, Repeat: How police and jails are used to respond to social problemsHow many people go to county jails every year, and how many times do they go? These basic data points essential to understanding whether counties are using police and jails properly weren't available until now. In our report, we break down the number of people booked in jail every year, including how many return multiple times. We go on to analyze the demographic characteristics of people who go to jail, including rates of poverty, access to health care, and race. Lastly, we present policy recommendations for counties hoping to change how their jails are used. Mass incarceration, state by stateLearn about the national prison crisis and how we can begin to turn the tide on mass incarceration. Then, drill down to your state. Five ways the criminal justice system could slow the pandemic Quick action could slow the spread of the viral pandemic in prisons and jails and in society as a whole The services offered by jails don't make them safe places for vulnerable people Even in the best of times, jails are not good at providing health and social services. The most important statistics from our work on policing Racial disparities, bloated budgets, the criminalization of homelessness, and more. Is social distancing possible behind bars? No. It's even harder than on cruise ships or in nursing homes.

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