Inflation is becoming worse for Americans on a fixed income
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that in April the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4%, not seasonally adjusted. Year over year, the CPI has gone up 4.9% in the last 12 months. The Georgia Center for Opportunity’s (GCO) take: “Not only has the...
As Juvenile Crime Skyrockets to Record Levels, States Seek to Crack Down – Tennessee Star
As juvenile crime has skyrocketed across the nation following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, state lawmakers are looking to pass laws to curb rising youth violence and lawlessness. Juvenile homicides nationwide increased by 44% from 2019 to 2020 and increased...
As Juvenile Crime Skyrockets to Record Levels, States Seek to Crack Down – The Minnesota Sun
As juvenile crime has skyrocketed across the nation following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, state lawmakers are looking to pass laws to curb rising youth violence and lawlessness. Juvenile homicides nationwide increased by 44% from 2019 to 2020 and increased...
Les procureurs progressistes et la volonté démocratique qui dérange
“La punition n’est jamais destinée à “réussir” à un degré élevé.” Une société qui “a l’intention de promouvoir une conduite disciplinée et le contrôle social se concentrera non pas sur la punition des contrevenants mais sur la socialisation et l’intégration des jeunes...
As Juvenile Crime Skyrockets To Record Levels, States Seek To Crack Down
As juvenile crime has skyrocketed across the nation following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, state lawmakers are looking to pass laws to curb rising youth violence and lawlessness. Juvenile homicides nationwide increased by 44% from 2019 to 2020 and increased...
Progressive Prosecutors and the Inconvenient Democratic Will | Opinion
"Punishment is never fated to 'succeed' to any great degree." A society that "intends to promote disciplined conduct and social control will concentrate not upon punishing offenders but upon socializing and integrating young citizens." Such was the optimistic...
Free the Future Campaign Making an Impact in Columbus
Key Points Free the Future is an initiative of the Mayor of Columbus Georgia’s Commission on Reentry, in partnership with the Urban League of the Chattahoochee Valley. The Georgia Center for Opportunity’s BETTER WORK Columbus program director, Kristin Barker, is...
Creating a path forward to reduce juvenile crime in Memphis | Opinion
n February, Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis addressed the city council and told the story of an 11-year-old boy who had been arrested nine times and amassed 19 charges including multiple robbery, carjacking, and weapons charges. While this child may be particularly...
From Incarcerated To Advocate: How One Man Uses His Experience To Help Individuals With Reentry
With Georgia placing among the top four states with the highest rates of incarceration, one advocate for criminal justice reform is using his personal experience to help other formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into their communities. For Tony Kitchens,...
The Reasons Behind Witnesses Being Hesitant to Communicate with Law Enforcement Following a Crime.
In March, the Department of Justice released a report outlining examples of discrimination by LMPD in some arrest cases. LMPD is asking for tips from the public to help solve crimes, including a recent mass shooting in Chickasaw Park that left two dead. However, some...