A series of unjust laws and policies have led to a disparity in sentencing that over-criminalizes black and brown people.

The Ride Home Program offers recently released individuals a ride home from prison while also providing support and mentorship to individuals at their most vulnerable state.

A theory first developed in 1928 by Robert Merton that explains how societal structures and expectations can encourage deviance and illegal behavior by creating a sense of inadequacy.

A glimpse into the intersection of religion and crime and the implications of their relationship: Does religion deter or enforce crime? What does this mean for society?

These two forms of prison labor in the 19th and 20th centuries produced a novel form of slavery that incarcerated and tormented populations for the profit of large corporations.

Learn more about the movement calling for an end to America’s reliance on prisons and mass incarceration and instead a shift towards economic welfare for all.

Ever wonder about the intersection of science and law? This field can help accurately convict a felon or exonerate a wrongly convicted individual

Not only does incarceration greatly affect mothers and expecting mothers, but has drastic and lifetime impacts on their children

The Scottsboro Boys case serves as one example of the maldistribution of justice in the previously racist South, and how America and equity have developed since

Colonial governments in South Africa used prisons to segregate, exploit, and silence black citizens

The First STEP Act, being the first criminal justice reform bill passed in 10 years, has brought about immense change

Women have long been excluded in talks of the criminal justice system despite the growing number of women prisoners

A bill created to drastically change the DC Criminal Justice System was voted to be overturned by the House, Senate, and President

This act is a essential step in providing the proper support to returning citizens and ultimately reducing recidivism

The inequities that exists in the policing system today stems from a long history of racial discrimination and bias

Exploring the deep rooted relationship between incarceration and overdose, and its increasing prevalence among the fentanyl crisis

Revealing the disparity and discrimination LGBTQ+ individuals face within the criminal justice system

A large percentage of America’s prison population are those detained while still legally innocent - which can have long lasting drastic effects on their relationship with the justice system

A deep dive into the challenges that come with legal representation for everyone

How slavery still exists in America for incarcerated individuals through the prison system