New data shows that a Los Angeles County program to help people reintegrate into society after incarceration is significantly reducing crime - a program funded by Proposition 47. A new report on the Re-entry Intensive Case Management Services program, or RICMS, finds a 17% reduction in recidivism - a big improvement over the 6% reduction found in the average re-entry program. Vanessa Martin is the director of reentry for LA County s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department. .
A recent report found Black people make up the majority of Connecticut s prison population. The Prison Policy Initiative brief reported Black people make up 43% of the incarcerated population, three times higher than the national average. Yet, they only make up 10% of the state s general population. .
A new jail would be built in northwest Washington if a measure on the November ballot passes. Opponents say it isn t a good solution to issues facing the community. Proposition four in Whatcom County - home to the city of Bellingham - proposes a 0.2% sales tax increase to pay for a new, $137 million jail and other services such as mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment. .