Cities begin to challenge a bedrock of justice: They’re paying criminals not to kill

Cities begin to challenge a bedrock of justice: They’re paying criminals not to kill

In Richmond, the city has hired ex-convicts to mentor dozens of its most violent offenders and allows them to take unconventional steps if it means preventing the next homicide.

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Public Health, Juvenile Justice System Reformers Are on Common Ground

Public Health, Juvenile Justice System Reformers Are on Common Ground

Paying former gang members to go to college? This program does — and it seems to be working.

Paying former gang members to go to college? This program does — and it seems to be working.