The Diabetes Epidemic Behind Bars: It’s Not a Coincidence
When you look at the numbers, diabetes rates in incarcerated populations are often significantly higher than in the general population,…
Rethinking Incarceration: A Call for Change in America’s Prison System
It’s no secret that many states are grappling with understaffed prisons, and it’s a problem that’s becoming harder to ignore…
Aging Out of Crime: Why Commutation for Long-Serving Prisoners Improves Public Safety
You walk through life changing every year. You are not the same person you were at eighteen, twenty-five, or even…
Are Life Sentences Veiled Genetic Cleansing?
So, you’ve probably heard that nature versus nurture is a classic debate, right? Biological criminology is kind of like the…
Life Sentences and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition that arises from experiencing or witnessing profoundly traumatic events. It…
Motion for a Bill of Particulars Explained
A Motion for a Bill of Particulars is basically a formal request made by the defense in a criminal case…
A Second Chance Earned: Why Dennis Salerno’s Story Demands Our Attention
Redemption, growth, and the incredible human capacity for change sit at the very heart of what a functional justice system…
The Lowdown on Stalking: What’s the Deal?
Stalking is a lot. Let’s break it down. First, what is stalking? Basically, it’s a pattern of repeated and unwanted…
Why Wrongful Convictions Matter to All of Us
Picture this: Your neighbor, a friend, or even someone you don’t know claims they were locked up for something they…
Filing an IACHR Complaint with a Focus on Challenging a Michigan LWOP Sentence
When all legal avenues within the United States have been exhausted, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) offers an…
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