Dec 2, 2025 · More than 2 million people are held in one of America’s thousands of correctional facilities, and many of these places are unsanitary, overcrowded and dangerous. Further, …

Reform efforts that combine smart sentencing with community-based solutions are showing a better way forward. These efforts reduce incarceration while improving public safety — not by …

Take a look at a list of organizations which have joined hands with us in order to help us promote and exercise prison reforms on a broader canvas.

In this year's guide to winnable criminal justice reforms, we've added new information on solitary confinement, fines and fees reform, decriminalizing traffic offenses, and so-called "truth in …

Feb 8, 2023 · Expediting the end of mass incarceration requires reducing prison admissions and scaling back sentences for both those entering prisons and those already there.

2 days ago · Prison reform legislation addresses systemic issues within the correctional system, such as excessive incarceration rates, sentencing disparities, and high recidivism. These bills …

Get the latest prison reform updates for 2025 in the U.S., covering policy changes, new laws, and trends impacting jails and prisons.

We challenge excessive punishment in court, advocate for parole and provide re-entry support, and advance systemic reform through research, education, and narrative work.

UNODC offers advice and support in this area, ranging from the development prison-based rehabilitation programs and related material or infrastructure support to the planning and …

6 days ago · Start exploring resources for various current issues. Prison reform becomes an issue worldwide. The central argument for prison reform is human rights.