In our new annual report, we share examples of how we are building on the foundations of our research and visualizations to meet the challenges of this moment
October 23: Prison Policy Initiative Blog
We explain how to use our 35-state report Parole in Perspective to jumpstart investigations into your state’s parole system.
October 20: Prison Policy Initiative Blog
The Essential Guide to Court Reminder Programs by ideas42
October 16: Research Library: Courts and trials
Our first-of-its-kind report shows how all 50 states reduce jury diversity by excluding some people with criminal records from serving. Our report includes an easy-to-read map and detailed table describing each state’s policies, and explains how excluding people with criminal records makes juries less diverse — which in turn makes criminal trials even less fair.
Learn about the national prison crisis and how we can begin to turn the tide on mass incarceration. Then, drill down to your state. Be sure to also check out our pages focused on D.C., and the incarceration of Native people.
If our work is new to you, you might want to check out our 2023-2024 annual report.