Pretrial Justice
A New York County Takes A Solution-Focused Approach to Enact State’s Bail Laws
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Pretrial Justice
A New York County Takes A Solution-Focused Approach to Enact State’s Bail Laws
Q&A
The Rise of Public Defense Attorneys on the Judiciary
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Public Defense
The Rise of Public Defense Attorneys on the Judiciary
‘The Longer You Spend in Pretrial Detention, the Poorer Outcomes You Have.’
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Pretrial Justice
‘The Longer You Spend in Pretrial Detention, the Poorer Outcomes You Have.’
Q&A
The Harmful Ripples of Pretrial Detention
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Pretrial Justice
The Harmful Ripples of Pretrial Detention
Misdemeanor Cases Steadily Declining Following Bail Reform in Harris County
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Pretrial Justice
Misdemeanor Cases Steadily Declining Following Bail Reform in Harris County
Q&A
Countering Excessive Punishment with Chances for Redemption
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Pretrial Justice
Countering Excessive Punishment with Chances for Redemption
First Person
Misleading Media Coverage Can Derail Data-Driven Criminal Justice Reforms
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Policing
Misleading Media Coverage Can Derail Data-Driven Criminal Justice Reforms
Transparent Approach Gives New York City a Clearer Focus on Pretrial Services
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Pretrial Justice
Transparent Approach Gives New York City a Clearer Focus on Pretrial Services
Arnold Ventures' New Head of Pretrial Hopes to 'Build Up and Build Out'
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Pretrial Justice
Arnold Ventures’ New Head of Pretrial Hopes to ‘Build Up and Build Out’
Q&A
5 Things to Watch in Criminal Justice in 2022
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Policing
5 Things to Watch in Criminal Justice in 2022
Look Ahead
As Anti-Reform Activists Politicize Waukesha Attack, It’s the Cash Bail System That Needs Undoing
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Pretrial Justice
As Anti-Reform Activists Politicize Waukesha Attack, It’s the Cash Bail System That Needs Undoing
Q&A
How Jail Decarceration Benefits Communities
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Pretrial Justice
How Jail Decarceration Benefits Communities
Q&A
Media Wants to Cover People. Alec Karakatsanis Thinks Systems Are More Interesting.
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Policing
Media Wants to Cover People. Alec Karakatsanis Thinks Systems Are More Interesting.
Q&A
Bronx Defenders is Transforming How Public Defenders Serve Clients
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Public Defense
Bronx Defenders is Transforming How Public Defenders Serve Clients
Q&A
Why Transforming the Culture of Public Defense Can Advance Greater Criminal Justice Reform
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Public Defense
Why Transforming the Culture of Public Defense Can Advance Greater Criminal Justice Reform
Q&A
How Can We Design Better Public Defense Systems?
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Public Defense
How Can We Design Better Public Defense Systems?
Q&A
Fighting for the Underdogs: The Role of Public Defense Attorneys in America
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Pretrial Justice
Fighting for the Underdogs: The Role of Public Defense Attorneys in America
Q&A
Ohio Pursues Powerful and Bipartisan Bail Reform
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Pretrial Justice
Ohio Pursues Powerful and Bipartisan Bail Reform
Congress Needs to Have a Criminal Justice Data Infrastructure Week
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Policing
Congress Needs to Have a Criminal Justice Data Infrastructure Week
Op-Ed
California Supreme Court Creates ‘Tidal Shift’ in Pretrial Justice System
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Pretrial Justice
California Supreme Court Creates ‘Tidal Shift’ in Pretrial Justice System
Q&A
He Languished in Jail for Nearly a Year. Now He’s the Face of California’s Bail Reform.
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Pretrial Justice
He Languished in Jail for Nearly a Year. Now He’s the Face of California’s Bail Reform.
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