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Criminal Justice

Analysis

Corrections Data Shows Positive Impact of HB 463 That Additional Criminal Justice Reforms Can Build On

The impact of Kentucky’s 2011 criminal justice reforms on the state’s inmate population and budget have been much less than...

Ashley Spalding | September 28, 2016

Analysis

Criminal Justice Reform and Racial Disparities in Kentucky

Nationally, the racial disparities that exist in the criminal justice system are well-known, with African Americans being overrepresented in prisons and jails. These racial disparities are also present in Kentucky’s...

Ashley Spalding | September 8, 2016

Analysis

What is Recidivism and What Can Be Done to Reduce It?

Policy discussions around the need for criminal justice reform like those happening in our state right now often feature the term “recidivism.” While the concept is central to this topic,...

Ashley Spalding | August 15, 2016

Analysis

Rising Kentucky Prison Population Should Make Penal Code Reform a 2017 Priority

The governor’s announcement today about the formation of a Criminal Justice Policy Assessment Council to work toward needed reforms is an important step in addressing a serious problem in our...

Ashley Spalding | June 21, 2016

Analysis

Criminal Justice Reform Bill Would Save State Money and Reduce Recidivism

While our state has taken some important steps in passing criminal justice reform legislation in 2011, additional reforms are needed. HB 412, a bill sponsored by Representative Yonts, would further...

Ashley Spalding | March 2, 2016

Report

Facing Challenges with the New GED Test in Kentucky

Facing Challenges with the New GED Test in Kentucky[1.The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy is a non-partisan initiative that conducts research, analysis and education on important policy issues facing the...

Ashley Spalding | December 22, 2015

Op-Ed

Stiff Penalties Cost Both Ky., Addicts

As the Kentucky House and Senate work together to pass much-needed legislation to combat rising heroin use, it’s important that they don’t undermine the state’s recent landmark corrections reforms. Before...

Ashley Spalding | March 3, 2015

Analysis

Aspects of Heroin Bills Would Increase State Costs But Have Little Expected Impact on Crime

Amid Kentucky’s heroin crisis, a number of bills have been filed for the 2015 legislative session to address the problem. However, some aspects of what is being proposed would work...

Ashley Spalding | February 4, 2015

Report

Improving Reentry in Kentucky through Education and Supports for Inmates and Ex-Offenders

With nearly 31 percent of Kentucky’s former inmates recidivating—returning to prison—within two years, a new policy report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KCEP) recommends that the state invest...

Ashley Spalding | August 8, 2013

Analysis

Medicaid Expansion Can Help Address Kentucky’s Substance Abuse Problem

There are many reasons to commend Governor Beshear’s recent announcement that Kentucky will be expanding Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Among the numerous important benefits of the ACA...

Ashley Spalding | May 22, 2013

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Criminal Justice News

1 Local Jails Seeing Rise in Inmate Populations

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

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

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

5 Post-Pandemic, KY Returns to World-High Incarceration Rate

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The Experts

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

Carmen Mitchell

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

Ashley Spalding

‘Transplant’ Bill Would Give Large Windfall to Companies Recruiting Remote Workers

Pam Thomas

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