The measure would defund prevention and reentry services, and is projected to grow the state prison population by 35% over the next 5 years.
October 17: Briefings
In our new annual report, we share examples of how we empower the reform movement with the data it needs to counter “tough on crime” narratives
October 16: Prison Policy Initiative Blog
Easthampton, Mass. — A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative provides one of the most comprehensive….
October 15: Press releases
Nearly 3 million people in the U.S. are on probation, and all are required to follow a set of "standard conditions" set at the state or local level — rules like restrictions on where they can go, expectations to "be good," and mandatory burdensome fees. Our report breaks down the rules set by 76 jurisdictions across all 50 states, showing how conditions are often in conflict with each other and make it impossible for those on probation to succeed.
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.