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Criminal Justice

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Facts Don’t Support Economic Argument for Proposed Federal Prison in Letcher County 

In the wake of last year’s devastating eastern Kentucky floods, the federal government reintroduced a previously defeated proposal to build...

Ashley Spalding, Jason Bailey and Dustin Pugel | May 19, 2023

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Analysis

Progress Made on Drug Policy in 2023, Though the Legislature Increased Other Criminal Penalties

If Kentucky were a country, it would be the seventh most incarcerated place in the world – with more than 21,000 people held in county jails, 65% of which are...

Kaylee Raymer | April 19, 2023

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House Bill 3 Proposes Harmful, Regressive Policy Changes to Kentucky’s Juvenile System

A robust body of research shows that locking kids behind bars harms their mental and physical well-being, gets in the way of their education, makes them more likely to be...

Ashley Spalding and Pam Thomas | March 7, 2023

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SB 225 Proposes Much-Needed Changes to Kentucky’s Persistent Felony Offender (PFO) Law 

For the last 40 years, Kentucky’s persistent felony offender (PFO) law has added decades to prison sentences of convicted Kentuckians, contributing significantly to Kentucky's much-too high incarceration rate. Advocates have...

Kaylee Raymer and Ashley Spalding | March 6, 2023

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House Bill 353 Would Save Lives by Decriminalizing Fentanyl Testing Strips

With overdose deaths on the rise, and a growing need to assist Kentuckians battling substance use disorder, the General Assembly has an opportunity to move the state in a positive...

Kaylee Raymer | March 1, 2023

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Lawmakers Should Help Our Kids, Not Lock More Up in Failing Juvenile System

All children deserve a chance to succeed, even those who’ve made mistakes. But when we emphasize detention over the supports that we know make a difference for kids, their ability...

Ashley Spalding | February 28, 2023

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Ailing Juvenile System Needs Investment and Care, Not Harsher Penalties

The bipartisan working group on Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) wrapped up last week, and the legislature heads back into session tomorrow. There are several key issues to keep...

Ashley Spalding and Pam Thomas | February 6, 2023

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Analysis

The 2022 General Assembly Passed More Bills Increasing Incarceration Than Decreasing It, and Failed to Make Other Badly Needed Justice Changes

Kentucky has one of the worst rates of incarceration in the country. Two years after a sharp decline in the Kentucky jail population due to COVID-19 policy-driven releases, the state’s...

Carmen Mitchell and Pam Thomas | May 5, 2022

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Analysis

Pretrial Bills in the Kentucky General Assembly Are a Mixed Bag

Kentucky’s pretrial system — which determines whether a person charged with a crime waits for their day in court behind bars or at home — is arbitrary, unfair and rife...

Carmen Mitchell, Pam Thomas and Ashley Spalding | March 16, 2022

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Analysis

While Failing to Address Kentucky’s Overdose Crisis, HB 215 Would Keep People Incarcerated Longer

Kentucky is currently in the midst of an overdose crisis, particularly with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that when pharmaceutically prescribed can be used to treat pain but when acquired illegally...

Carmen Mitchell | February 21, 2022

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Criminal Justice News

1 New KyPolicy Website Shows Kentucky’s Incarcerated Population Increased Again in 2022

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2 Local Jails Seeing Rise in Inmate Populations

3 How Legislators, Jailers Aim to Fight Recidivism, Overcrowding in Kentucky Jails

4 KY Jails Are Again Overfilling After COVID Restrictions Lift. Will New Laws Make It Worse?

5 High Incarceration Rate Leaves Most of Kentucky’s Jails Overpopulated. See the Data.

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The 2022 General Assembly Passed More Bills Increasing Incarceration Than Decreasing It, and Failed to Make Other Badly Needed Justice Changes

Carmen Mitchell

Facts Don’t Support Economic Argument for Proposed Federal Prison in Letcher County 

Ashley Spalding

Public Schools Are Becoming a Lower State Budget Priority

Pam Thomas

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