10 Apr Advocating from DC Jail
If DC Council members can't hear directly from people residing at DC Jail, they can't meaningfully exercise any oversight....
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06 Mar Halfway Houses
Halfway houses were supposed to help people prepare for a future in the community, but their residents say they felt like they were still in prison. ...
21 Feb DC Expungement
DC Expungement NO LEGAL ADVICE INTENDED This website includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on...
24 Jan Parole and Supervised Release
Even the United States Parole Commission doesn’t want to be the body deciding whether to deny parole to people convicted of DC Code offenses or send people back to jail....
05 Nov Solitary Confinement
The US Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on solitary confinement – DC’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee has not. ...
03 Oct Pregnancy and Childbirth
Every mother and child should bond in a safe and healthy environment–not be handcuffed and separated at birth in custody. ...
01 Jul Earned Compliance Credits
Giving more rewards than sanctions achieves the best results for people under supervision. ...
23 Apr Probation Caps
Capping probation terms would save DC taxpayers millions of dollars in jail costs....
23 Apr Sex Registries
Registries increase homelessness and joblessness and don’t increase safety. ...
03 Aug Criminal Record Discrimination
People with criminal records lack core protections from the systemic discrimination they face. ...
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