Prison populations have fallen sharply and crime remains low in Massachusetts. Ben Forman asks what to do with the state’s half-empty prison system in CommonWealth op-ed.
Correctional Officers Can Lead the Way Out of the Tough-on-Crime-Era
Report argues steep drop in incarceration positions frontlines workers to provide rehabilitation
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Massachusetts has an unprecedented opportunity to make better use of limited public safety resources by reducing the incarcerated population and reinventing correctional practices with more leadership and direction from those on the frontlines.
Refunding Corrections
7th Annual Policy Summit | Event Recording
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Focusing on criminal justice information systems, MassINC and panel experts review efforts to increase transparency, improve data collection, and root out racial bias.
Viewing Justice Reinvestment from a Correctional Officer’s Perspective
This paper highlights Massachusetts's unprecedented opportunity to make better use of limited public safety resources. By reducing the incarcerated population and reinventing correctional practices with more leadership and direction from those on the frontlines, state and local leaders can create healthier environments and more successful outcomes for the incarcerated population.
Rooting Out Racial Bias
Event Recording
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Focusing on criminal justice information systems, MassINC and panel experts review efforts to increase transparency, improve data collection, and root out racial bias.
7th Annual Policy Summit in Pursuit of Justice
Presented by MassINC and the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Coalition
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Over the course of two sessions, will take a hard look at how to invest in dramatically different approaches to criminal justice with a shared sense of urgency and purpose.
FY21 budget offers a beacon for Justice Reinvestment
The Gateway Cities Journal
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The FY21 budget, which passed both branches last week, goes even further by creating a true “Justice Reinvestment” fund and capitalizing it with a $15 million appropriation. From job training and transitional employment to housing stabilization, a wide range of community-based programs are eligible for these resources.
The evolving role of street workers in youth violence prevention
Gateways Episode 49
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This week on Gateways, Ben learns about the role of street workers in public health focused youth violence prevention efforts. UTEC’s Geoff Foster, Nichelle Sadler, and Leslie Rivera share their experiences as street workers.
Chief Brian Kyes on increasing public safety in Gateway Cities
Gateways Episode 36
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This week on Gateways, Ben sits down with Chelsea Police Chief Kyes. They talk about how policing has changed over time and unpack the department’s adoption of what's known as the Hub model. Developed in Canada, the approach emphasizes early intervention through collaborative effort with