Oklahoma’s unprecedented commutation, which released nearly 500 people from prison, a majority of which were convicted for nonviolent offenses, was a step in the right direction to reduce the state’s prison population, which is one of the highest per capita in the world. The happy news that came with so many families being reunited was […]
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Center for Employment Opportunities helps put 200-250 people recently released from prison on a path to employment each year
Center for Employment Opportunities helps put 200-250 people recently released from prison on a path to employment each year.
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Recent law changes target repeat DUI offenders
DUI cases are now required to be heard in courts of record.
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Commentary: Reformed offenders deserve a ‘fair chance’
For those of us working on the front lines of the criminal justice system, it’s encouraging to hear that the governor’s Justice Reform Steering Committee is once again giving the Justice Reinvestment Initiative the attention it deserves. Given our current budget woes, it remains vitally important for the fiscal health of our state that policies […]