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Dec 19, 2017
Justice Work Group Issues Final Report
After weeks of study and discussion, the CJPAC Kentucky Justice Reinvestment Work Group has released their final report. It contains 22 data-driven policy recommendations aimed at improving public safety by holding offenders accountable and reducing recidivism.
Dec 18, 2017
CJPAC JUSTICE REINVESTMENT WORK GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS
After weeks of study and discussion, the CJPAC Kentucky Justice Reinvestment Work Group has released their final report. It contains 22 data-driven policy recommendations aimed at improving public safety by holding offenders accountable and reducing recidivism.
Nov 29, 2017
KENTUCKY PRISON POPULATION PROJECTED TO GROW BY 4,400 IN THE NEXT DECADE AT A COST OF MORE THAN $600M
11/29/2017 Press Release from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
Nov 28, 2017
Kentucky Reopening Private Prison Facility
The Kentucky Department of Corrections announced November 16 the reopening of the Lee Adjustment Center, a private prison facility citing “aging facilities and a growing inmate population.” The facility will be managed by CoreCivic, formerly Corrections Corporation of America (CCA). Kentucky stopped using private prisons earlier this decade after sex abuse and mismanagement at CCA’s Kentucky facilities.
Aug 02, 2017
EXPUNGEMENT INFORMATION SESSION
Learn if you are eligible for expungement and how to clear your record! Talk to an attorney about getting free legal services if you qualify. Will be held in the ballroom of Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) (300 North Main Street, Versailles KY 40383).
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