Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing ArticleNov 30, 2021 Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing Jurisdictions can take several steps to eliminate the financial barriers imposed by fines and fees, which would help system-impacted individuals clear their records and reenter society. Nov 30, 2021 Gus Tupper, Akua Amaning, Jaboa Lake
The Facts on Marijuana Equity and Decriminalization Fact SheetApr 20, 2021 The Facts on Marijuana Equity and Decriminalization It is time to end the federal criminalization of marijuana and right the wrongs caused by the war on drugs—especially for communities of color. Apr 20, 2021 Akua Amaning
Advancing Gender Equity for Justice-Impacted Women in the Aftermath of COVID-19 ReportMar 29, 2021 Advancing Gender Equity for Justice-Impacted Women in the Aftermath of COVID-19 Justice reform measures can help ensure that women with a criminal record are given a fair chance at quality job opportunities, and these reforms are needed now more than ever in light of the pandemic’s devastating impact on women. Mar 29, 2021 Akua Amaning
Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained VideoFeb 11, 2021 Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained Americans’ civil liberties are in danger if Congress does not ensure that ordinary people can hold state and federal officials accountable for wrongdoing. Feb 11, 2021 Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy, Stephanie Wylie, 3 More Akua Amaning, Sarah Figgatt, Maggie Jo Buchanan
The Facts on State and Local Elections Fact SheetOct 29, 2020 The Facts on State and Local Elections State and local elected officials are the key to ensuring that significant reforms are made to the criminal justice system. Oct 29, 2020 Akua Amaning
A Call for Effective Emergency Management in Correctional Facilities During COVID-19 ArticleJul 31, 2020 A Call for Effective Emergency Management in Correctional Facilities During COVID-19 The safety and health of prison and jail populations must be prioritized to protect incarcerated individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies. Jul 31, 2020 Akua Amaning
Update to ‘News You Can Use: Research Roundup for Re-Entry Advocates’ ArticleJun 25, 2020 Update to ‘News You Can Use: Research Roundup for Re-Entry Advocates’ This resource guide serves as an update to "News You Can Use: Research Roundup for Re-Entry Advocates," providing new information and links to additional criminal justice reform resources. Jun 25, 2020 the CAP Poverty Team, Kenny Lo, Akua Amaning
Advancing Clean Slate: The Need for Automatic Record Clearance During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleJun 25, 2020 Advancing Clean Slate: The Need for Automatic Record Clearance During the Coronavirus Pandemic State and federal governments have been making huge strides in advancing automatic record-clearance measures, which are needed now more than ever as a global health crisis launches the United States into its second recession in just more than a decade. Jun 25, 2020 Akua Amaning
Clemency 101 Fact SheetMay 1, 2020 Clemency 101 Clemency is a criminal justice reform tool that governors and the president can use to correct unjust sentences. May 1, 2020 Kenny Lo, Betsy Pearl, Akua Amaning
The MORE Act: A Fair and Just Approach to Marijuana Policy VideoApr 20, 2020 The MORE Act: A Fair and Just Approach to Marijuana Policy The war on drugs has adversely affected people of color for decades; if enacted, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act has an opportunity to correct these harms. Apr 20, 2020 Max Hardman, Kurt Mueller, Akua Amaning
Mitigating the Impacts of a Criminal Record on Young Adults in the U.S. ArticleApr 15, 2020 Mitigating the Impacts of a Criminal Record on Young Adults in the U.S. Young adults who have been disproportionately affected by America’s criminal justice system are in need of solutions to reduce the collateral consequences of a criminal record. Apr 15, 2020 Akua Amaning, Brent J. Cohen
Fact Sheet: Trump Says One Thing and Does Another on Criminal Justice Fact SheetFeb 3, 2020 Fact Sheet: Trump Says One Thing and Does Another on Criminal Justice A list of all the ways Trump’s U.S. Department of Justice contradicts his claims that he is a reformer. Feb 3, 2020 Lea Hunter, Ed Chung, Akua Amaning