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Ohio begins new chapter in justice policy after passage of far-reaching bill in late 2022; priorities include reducing recidivism, improving reentry
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Though nearly all Midwest states allow for compassionate release of elderly, terminally ill incarcerated residents, obstacles often stand in way
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Expunge? Seal? States re-examining laws that determine fate of conviction records for low-level marijuana possession offenses
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Changing behaviors of domestic abusers is goal of interventions being used in some state prisons; the search for an effective model continues
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Another Midwestern state has a ‘sanctuary city’ law on the books; Illinois, Indiana and Kansas show how varied the approaches can be
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Leadership, including from legislators, is needed to launch mental health courts — and make them work
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Majority of Midwest states now have ‘permitless carry’ laws in place
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