Legislation and Policy - Re-entry related

Dorothy's Story

December 7, 2011
This is a story about the struggles and successes of long-time PSJ member Dorothy, first with addiction and then with society’s refusal to recognize her change. In the end, with personal strength and some support from PSJ, the power of change won out!

Article by Patty Katz

Good News / Success Stories (JM-Winter 2011)

December 2, 2011
In this issue we report on success - the success of individuals, organizations and governments who have implemented reforms and changes that are smart on crime.

In this issue:

Oregon's 2011 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

September 19, 2011
In early 2011 we participated in the Legislation Sessions. We had VICTORY'S : HB 2707, ODSVS, HEAL Oregon help maintain funding for Addiction Treatment, and HB 2650: Addiction & Mental Health Workers w/Conviction histories return to work

Drug War / 2011 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

September 12, 2011
In this issue we report on the 2011 Legislative Session & the changing political landscape around public safety & criminal justice issues in OR. There's an overview of our Measure 11 and youth report, an exploration of the failed war on drugs and a story on collaborating to create safety.

In this issue:

Right on Crime: The Conservative Movement Towards Criminal Justice Reform

April 15, 2011
PSJ Executive Director David Rogers examines the "Right on Crime" movement - conservative politicians and others who are newly calling for criminal justice reform, finally agreeing that we can no longer afford unlimited spending on prisons and incarceration as the #1 answer to public safety.

by David Rogers

Study hails Oregon's recidivism reduction even as funding cuts threaten it

April 14, 2011
While Oregon's prison programs face $16 million in cuts, a recent PEW study reports that Oregon leads the nation with the lowest recidivism rate. "These potential cuts would very severely move our corrections system in the wrong direction," says Executive Director David Rogers (Statesman Journal).

Study Hails Orego

States Help Ex-Inmates Find Jobs

February 1, 2011
Faced with huge budget gaps and high unemployment, several states are addressing both issues with a surprising strategy: helping former prisoners find jobs to keep them from ending up back in prison. (New York Times)

States Help Ex-Inmates Find Jobs

By Steven Greenhouse, The New York Times

DC City Council Approves "Ban the Box" Legislation

January 4, 2011
The DC City Council recognizes that when formerly incarcerated people have the opportunity to apply for meaningful employment, we all benefit.

DC City Council Approves "Ban the Box" Legislation

 

Felony? No question...

July 14, 2010
We won our Think Outside the Box campaign last fall, and starting July 1, the City of Eugene is officially taking the question "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" off of its initial job applications. Check out KMTR's story featuring PSJ member Patricia Coldeen!
See video

To learn more about Think Outside the Box, visit our Beyond Barriers page.

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