Posts by J. Robertson

Justice

Legislature Passes Criminal Justice Reform Act of 2019

by J. Robertson

Today the Mississippi Legislature passed HB 1352, the Criminal Justice Reform Act…

Justice

Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill

by J. Robertson

Today the Mississippi Senate passed HB 1352, the Criminal Justice Reform Act….

Justice

Legislature Moves to Advance Criminal Justice Reform in Mississippi

by J. Robertson

This week, the Mississippi legislature advanced legislation that will safely reduce incarceration…

Justice

Oklahoma’s doin’ fine and Mississippi could take a lesson

by J. Robertson

“You’re doin’ fine, Oklahoma!  Oklahoma, okay!” That line from the classic Rodgers…

Justice

Could Diversion Programs Help More People Find Meaningful Work?

by J. Robertson

The issue of drug addiction is widespread, and Mississippi is no exception….

Work

Getting a Job is Not that Simple

by J. Robertson

The American dream conjures images of people building a life for themselves,…

Justice, Press Releases

Advocates Recognize Officials for Ending Administrative Forfeiture in Mississippi

by J. Robertson

Mississippi joins a number of other states reforming their civil asset forfeiture…

Justice

Connecting Employability and Criminal Justice Reform: By the Numbers

by J. Robertson

You may have heard that Mississippi is currently experiencing record low unemployment numbers. While…

Justice

Why Criminal Justice?

by J. Robertson

At Empower Mississippi, we’re dedicated to creating opportunity in our state so…