“I Would See Young People Lose Hope”: California May Restrict Probation on Children
California often places minors in lengthy probation terms that many describe as humiliating. Governor Newsom vetoed an earlier reform effort, but advocates are
A History of California Criminal Justice and Prison Reform Initiatives (1994-2025)
Over the past 30 years, California voters have repeatedly turned to the ballot box to shape criminal justice policy, responding to concerns about
The СPT Conducts Its 9th Periodic Visit to Spain, Focusing on Prison and Police Establishments
A delegation of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) carried out
Prof. Fergus McNeill: Public Engagement and Support for Probation. CEP Conference – Antalya, Türkiye (2025)
Overall, community sanctions and measures suffer an underlying legitimacy problem. Unlike the Crown, probation has never become a taken for granted part of
MS-13: How a Salvadoran Street Gang Became the Greatest Enemy of the President of the United States
A decade ago, El Salvador held the grim distinction of being the world’s most violent nation. The government launched an all-out offensive against
New York Set to Lower Hiring Age of Prison Guards to 18 Amid Correction Officer Shortage
New York is set to lower the minimum hiring age for prison guards from 21 to 18, seeking to boost the ranks of
The CPT Visits Prisons, Detention Establishments for Children and Police Facilities in Romania
A delegation of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) carried out