Returning from a long hiatus, here is Nucleos's December newsletter
Midterm elections: what they tell us about shifting attitudes for criminal justice reform
By Noah Freedman, Nucleos CEO & Co-founder
The midterm elections saw continued bipartisan support for justice reform. Our latest blog post highlights some of the biggest pro-reform changes made.
The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) put together a piece on some of the highlights from the midterm elections and how they impact the justice system. Notably, the legalization and decriminalization of drugs were a big win for justice reform.
The Libertarian Party put out a great article on the current issues in the Alabama state prison system. Alabama has one of the highest rates of incarceration in the country, and its prison system is failing. This story is a prime example of the changes needed in the justice system.
Back in 2018, the FSA (First Step Act) promised to release incarcerated people who earned credits for meaningful programming work. However, the system has failed to calculate these credits automatically, causing many delays. This article provides an update on the ongoing issue.
This narrative article describing the issues with the juvenile justice system is a great read. It explains how public safety and criminal justice reform go hand-in-hand, refuting a very common misconception that people have. We encourage you to share this article with others to help bring more light to the need for justice reform.
We hope everyone has a happy and safe rest of the holiday season.
