Cost of Incarceration/Budget

Just the Facts: Oregon’s Prison System, June 2008

January 6, 2008
Just the Facts: Oregon’s Prison System, June 2008
Number of prisons in Oregon as of June 1, 2008       14
 
Number of prisoners*           

OR: #1 in Increased Spending on Prisons

August 3, 2007
For 2006, Oregon’s spending on prisons increased by over 30%, making Oregon the state with the greatest percent increase in spending on prisons in the country. California came in second.

For 2006, Oregon’s spending on prisons increased by over 30%, making Oregon the state with the greatest percent increase in spending on prisons in the country. California came in second.

ODSVS Fund

July 25, 2007
Strengthening Services for Crime Survivors - A policy priority of ours was to work with anti-violence advocates from across the state to increase funding for the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (ODSVS) Fund.

Strengthening Services for Crime Survivors - A policy priority of ours was to work with anti-violence advocates from across the state to increase funding for the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence

2007 Legislative Wrap-Up - Toward a More Effective and Just Approach to Public Safety

July 25, 2007
2007 was by far the most successful legislative session we’ve had since our inception in 1999.

Partnership for Safety and Justice (PSJ) would like you to join us in celebrating a productive legislative session.

ODSVS Fund Increased

June 28, 2007
Terrie Quinteros’ work on the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund (ODSVS Fund) increase came to fruition as Rep. Chip Shields, Chair of the Public Safety Subcommittee, added in an additional $2 million for ODSVS.

Terrie Quinteros’ work on the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund (ODSVS Fund) increase came to fruition as Rep.

Oregon #1 in Increased Spending on Prisons

June 28, 2007
For 2006, Oregon’s spending on prisons increased by over 30% making Oregon the state with the greatest increase in spending on prisons in the country. California came in second.

For 2006, Oregon’s spending on prisons increased by over 30% making Oregon the state with the greatest increase in spending on prisons in the country. California came in second.

DOC Budget Passes State Senate

June 1, 2007
The Department of Corrections budget, which includes a substantial increase in funding for drug and alcohol programs and cognitive behavioral education, passed the state Senate on a 22-6 vote last week.

The Department of Corrections budget, which includes a substantial increase in funding for drug and alcohol programs and cognitive behavioral education, passed the state Senate on a 22-6 vote last

Profiting Off of Incarcerated Youth

June 1, 2007
A wise person once said to me, “Anyone who looks at a child and sees the potential for profit should be the last person put in charge of that child’s life.”

Article by Caylor Roling

Prison Budget Approved by Committee

May 22, 2007
The Ways and Means Committee approved the $1.3 billion budget for the Oregon Department of Corrections in May.

The Ways and Means Committee approved the $1.3 billion budget for the Oregon Department of Corrections in May.

Oregonian Op Ed - Criminology consistent in questioning lockups

May 7, 2007
In an Oregonian Op Ed article, David Rogers, our Executive Director, outlines the need to develop policies that are smart on crime.
Oregonian

, Sunday, May 06, 2007


By David Rogers

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