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Centering the humanity of people impacted by the criminal legal system and those who are currently and formerly incarcerated, Prism’s reporting exposes and interrogates the violence of the mass incarceration and policing, and examines pathways for reform and abolition.

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In Chicago, a victory for police torture survivors has turned into a long wait

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Series: How local politics shape the criminal justice system

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These organizations are fighting for criminal justice reform. Here’s how you can help.

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Voices from the #CLOSEthecreek campaign to shut down Philly’s infamous House of Correction

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What criminal justice reform looks like under Cook County, IL State’s Attorney, Kim Foxx

by Alexandra Arriaga December 17th, 2019April 14th, 2022
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How the judicial selection process can prop up bias in the criminal justice system

by Kisha Brown December 17th, 2019March 19th, 2021
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Explainer: Who’s who in the criminal justice system?

by Orion Rodriguez December 17th, 2019March 31st, 2021
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Strapped for resources, public defenders fight for a share of local city budgets

by Carolyn Copeland December 17th, 2019April 14th, 2022
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How LA RED is working to hold county sheriffs accountable

by Carolyn Copeland December 17th, 2019April 14th, 2022
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Rare exoneration in Los Angeles highlights DA’s lagging record on overturning wrongful convictions

by Alexandra Arriaga December 6th, 2019April 14th, 2022

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