#criminal-justice-reform

event_note  On what date did the US government announce its plans to end its use of private prisons?

The US government announced its plans to end its use of private prisons on August 18, 2016. This decision was made by the Department of Justice under...    Read more

gavel  What is Trump's approach to criminal justice reform, and how does it differ from other presidents?

During his presidency, Donald Trump pursued criminal justice reform through several initiatives aimed at reducing incarceration rates, providing...    Read more

gavel  What is the role of the U.S. Sentencing Commission in the justice system?

The U.S. Sentencing Commission is an independent agency within the judicial branch of the federal government. Its primary role is to establish...    Read more

gavel  What is the purpose of parole in the U.S. justice system?

Parole is a form of conditional release from prison, which allows offenders to serve out the remainder of their sentence under supervised...    Read more

policy  How can we address police brutality and reform the criminal justice system?

Police brutality is a systemic issue that has plagued the United States for decades. In order to effectively address this problem and reform the...    Read more

account_balance  How do Canada and the US differ in terms of their approaches to criminal justice reform?

Canada and the United States have taken different approaches to criminal justice reform. In recent years, Canada has been moving toward a more...    Read more