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No, Conservative Criminal Justice Reforms Have Not Led to Violent Crime Increases

by Forest Thigpen

Contrary to some recent assertions, conservative criminal justice reforms have not led…

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Overincarceration is (also) a Problem

by Wil Ervin

Mississippi has a crime problem. Conservatives in the state are concerned about…

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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week recognized

by Joanna Holbert

Criminal justice in Mississippi cannot be discussed without recognizing the most important…

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‘Continuity of Representation’ Adopted by the Mississippi Supreme Court

by Grant Callen

Last year, Empower Mississippi filed a motion with the Mississippi Supreme Court to…

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Finding hope in the hopelessness of prison

by Joanna Holbert

Eleven times Deborah Mosby had been before the state parole board –…

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SB 2342: Ban the Box for public employees

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2342, sponsored by Sen. John Horhn, would prohibit public employers…

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HB 722: Decriminalize possession of fentanyl testing strips

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 722, sponsored by Rep. Christopher Bell, decriminalizes fentanyl testing strips….

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From the football field to the battlefield, Lockridge overcomes drug addiction

by Joanna Holbert

Growing up in Tupelo, Dietrich “Big Truck” Lockridge had dreams of playing…

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How bad is crime in Mississippi?

by J. Robertson

The real answer might surprise you. Crime is an important social issue….

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Celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

by Empower Mississippi

Each January 9, citizens across the country come together to celebrate National…

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Empower releases report on violent crime in Mississippi

by Empower Mississippi

Mississippi’s homicide rate is significantly higher than the national average, according to…

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Crime spike not due to prison reforms

by Forest Thigpen

Suggestions that the recent spike in homicides is due to recent statewide…