Trigger Warning: Mentions of Suicide The issue of mass incarceration  has persisted in the United States and is often discussed through legal and policy lenses. However, the psychological toll of prolonged isolation within prisons is equally critical. Solitary confinement in particular has devastating effects  on mental health, emotional well-being and cognitive functioning. This piece explores not only the harm caused by isolation but also the reform and intervention that ca

According to the U.S. Department of Justice,  reducing recidivism  is one of the best ways to prevent crime. Over the past 16 years,...

Broadly, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is an emerging technology  that has transcended the bounds of traditional academic and...

On an Election Day that saw convicted felon Donald Trump all but freed from criminal prosecution and returned to the White House,...

The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority has cut back extensively on criminal defendants’ ability to seek relief from harsh...

Content Warning: drugs and addiction Drug cartels are threatening  the health and safety of Native American communities by trafficking...

In recent years, the criminal legal system has experienced a gradual shift towards rehabilitation , emphasizing the creation and...

TW: Sexual Violence Most people have heard of the common legal principle of statutes of limitations, but just how the limitations apply...

Rising homelessness, shoplifting and staggering gun violence have dominated headlines and social media feeds across the United States in...