Monthly Archives: January 2010

New Plan To Reduce Juvenile Detention in NYC

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On Wednesday, New York City moved its juvenile justice department under the purview of its child welfare agency. The New York Times reports that the decision is expected to improve the provision of therapeutic services and thus reduce juvenile detention: “Under the new arrangement, youths who commit… Read more

Prisons: The New Jim Crow

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A recent Sacramento Bee op-ed by Michelle Alexander challenges Governor  Schwarzenegger to treat prison reform not simply as a quick buck for the budget, but rather as a matter of racial justice. She calls on the Governor to address the policies and practices that have led to… Read more