We’ve talked a lot about the FIRST Step Act passed earlier this year, and how it’s affected real people and their lives behind bars. Now, though, we’re going to take a minute and dig into one of the root causes of our current issues within the criminal justice system. Knowing how we got here is…
Introduction In celebration of father’s who are trying to create a good life for their children but can use a second chance because of a prior, criminal mistake, the “Father’s Day Expungement Program” is taking place through June 16, 2019. Fulton County Solicitor’s Office is hosting the “Father’s Day Expungement Program”. The program will allow men to…
Last month, we talked about the school to prison pipeline. In this series, we’re going to dig into this concept in more detail. It’s one of the most essential pieces to stopping recidivism for good, as the best way to stop someone from returning to prison is to ensure that they don’t go to prison…
For those of you who don’t know, Carl is our resident horse’s mouth when it comes to the criminal justice system in America. Few people can talk about it like those who have been through it. And few people are more qualified to talk about how badly it needs to be reformed like those who…
As its name suggests, the first real steps taken in a long time toward making recidivism a thing of the past happened earlier this year with the passage of the FIRST Step Act. This landmark legislation righted some terrible wrongs within our criminal justice system of the past. Indeed, some 500 inmates have already secured…
The school to prison pipeline is threatening the fabric of our American society by placing an emphasis on juveniles entering into the criminal justice system for minor offenses. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Legal Defense Fund depicts the pipeline as “funneling of students out of school and into the streets…
There’s an old saying that all of our problems come down to education. Ultimately, education is what frees us as people. From it, we learn that some foods are better to eat for our overall health than others. We learn how money can improve our daily life. We learn how to better raise our children.…
When talking about incarceration rates in the United States, the conversation will likely come as a surprise. One of the most core American values is individual freedom. It’s referenced heavily in the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and in the writings of all of the Founding Fathers. Liberty is one of the most critical…
Getting hired once you’re fresh out of prison isn’t easy. In fact, it’s hard as hell. The tips and advice they gave you when you’re in prison are outdated and not effective. A study done by Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center found research suggesting that finding and maintaining a legitimate job can reduce former prisoners’ chances…