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Senate bill aims to ease jail crowding

Posted on March 28, 2013
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Earlier this week, Senators Rand Paul and Patrick Leahy introduced legislation to reform harsh mandatory minimum sentences. The bill would expand the “safety valve” provision, which currently allows judges to sentence offenders below mandatory minimum prison terms in certain drug … More →

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GAO report urges Bureau of Prisons to expand alternatives to detention

Posted on October 30, 2012
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A recent report by the Government Accountability Office, an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress, indicates that the federal Bureau of Prisons has seen significant population growth of federal prisoners in its 117 facilities in recent years and this … More →

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As California corrections reform continues, some county programs shine

Posted on September 18, 2012
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One year ago, California began a long and dramatic shift in its correctional system, when the U.S. Supreme-ordered the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce prison inmate rolls by almost half.  This reform included Assembly Bills 109, which … More →

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California sheriffs back tax plan to support AB 109 supervision efforts

Posted on June 7, 2012
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AB 109, also known as prisoner realignment, is California’s solution for reducing the number of inmates in the state’s 33 prisons to 137.5 percent design capacity by May 24, 2013, as ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court. In short, in … More →

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Support for continuing Second Chance Act funding grows

Posted on March 27, 2012
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Congressmen Howard Coble (NC), Danny Davis (IL) and Senator Patrick Leahy (VT) are circulating letters in support of funding for Second Chance programs among other members of Congress and constituents. The Second Chance Act passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and was … More →

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Maryland renews and expands relationship with BI

Posted on January 19, 2012
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We are pleased to announce that the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has renewed and expanded its contact with us. The contract will involve providing a mix of location monitoring systems, including electronic monitoring and GPS tracking options … More →

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Blog turns 50 – what would you like included?

Posted on December 14, 2011
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The BI blog, launched in the summer, has surpassed a milestone this week with the posting of the 50th article. We have covered industry news and trends, offered how-to’s, tips and techniques, and included product and service updates, among other … More →

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Female Population Adds to Jail Overcrowding Problems

Posted on July 20, 2011
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While overall prison population growth paused this year, one segment continues to grow rapidly – women. Between 1991 and 2007, the Bureau of Justice Statistics reports the number of mothers in federal and state prisons increased 122 percent. During the … More →

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Welcome!

Posted on June 21, 2011
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Welcome to our new blog. We hope you check back often or subscribe to our RSS feed to get frequent articles, videos, commentaries and updates from BI, our subject matter experts, industry professionals and others on the front line of … More →

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