Late last year, restorative justice organization Let’s Circle Up gathered community members in West Philadelphia for a two-day workshop to explore alternative approaches to punitive models of criminal ...

In contrast to the conventional, punitive model of criminal justice, restorative justice prioritizes healing of victims, accountability of offenders and reconciliation between the two. My personal ...

Criminal justice reform has been a key priority for President Donald Trump, and there is a prime opportunity to enact changes that emphasize rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and provide second ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. While serving what was supposed to be a life sentence in prison ...

PROVIDENCE — An assistant public defender, a community health worker and a social caseworker huddled with a man accused of robbery on a recent morning in the hallway at the Licht Judicial Complex. The ...

Criminal justice experts Elizabeth Glazer and Greg Berman have started a new journal focusing on strategies for achieving effective and sustainable urban public safety strategies. Glazer, former ...

Researchers need access to agency data, but it can be difficult or impossible to come by. You can’t solve a problem you can’t ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A recent report which details the skyrocketing societal and financial costs of rising crime rates in Colorado, coupled with a dismal 50% recidivism rate, which is one of the worst in the country, have ...

SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois plans to begin placing minors in the justice system in smaller, community-based detention centers that focus more on providing intervention services and education.