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Former police officer says rehabilitation needs to be at 'the heart' of justice system
After a career with Devon and Cornwall Police, Steve Parker is now CEO of Cass+, which supports people attending court ...
People burdened by criminal records look to legislation, legal clinic for fresh start
Calvin Drew Jr. had spoken to lawyers in hopes of having his record dismissed for a misdemeanor that occurred 15 years prior ...
The Huntsville Item1d
TDCJ expands rehabilitation efforts with two new chapels
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice celebrated the introduction of two new chapels into its correctional system this ...
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Florida’s Raiford Prison bans AFRO edition from inmates; warden cites threat to security and rehabilitation initiatives
The AFRO supplement on police reform and racial equality was impounded by Florida prison officials, citing security concerns.
The Indiana Lawyer2d
More than 10 years after criminal code reform, Indiana piles on new penalties
A decade after Indiana overhauled its criminal code to reduce incarceration, lawmakers approved more than a dozen new crimes ...
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Gov. Green signs justice reform bills supporting courts, rehabilitation efforts
Gov. Josh Green signed three judiciary bills relating to appropriations and rehabilitation programs on June 26, 2025. (Courtesy: Office of the Governor) Gov. Josh Green signed three bills into law ...