Judges Seek Alternatives to Incarceration

A review of federal sentencing guidelines reveals room for improvement

"...said that federal judges are interested in seeing more alternatives to incarceration included in federal sentencing guidelines. "There is..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Thinking About Alternatives to Incarceration

The U.S. Sentencing Commission has decided its finally time to think about how to keep people out of prison

"...U.S. Sentencing Commission has signaled that it will consider alternatives to incarceration in meetings next year, reports the Wall..."

Sept. 17, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Doing 25 to Life

U.S. Sentencing Commission in Austin to consider testimony on impact of 1984 sentencing reform law

"...guidelines have been controversial at times – including the notorious 100-to-one crack to powder cocaine sentencing disparity created by..."

Nov. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...No. 27 in violent crimes per 100,000 residents, according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting database. [inset-1-right]..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Incarceration Alternatives

"...Dear Editor, As a 50-year semi-retired juvenile and criminal justice and..."

March 11, 2024 Postmarks

Changing Directions

Community-based programs aim to redirect the 'school-to-prison pipeline'

"...ninth grade I started skipping class, because I wanted to be with my friends," said Kaelyn. "In 10th grade,..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Dagny Zenovia

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies

Here come the judges …

"...It’s a rare mirror belonging to an Austin attorney that doesn’t reflect a prospective judicial..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Judge Baird Not Seeking Re-Election

Baird is leaving bench next year to return to private practice and spend more time with his family

"...Travis Co. Judge Charlie Baird says he will announce today that he will not be seeking re-election next year..."

Dec. 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

City's Racism Task Force Unveils Report

Group focuses on five issues to combat institutional racism

"...and Systemic Inequities released its anticipated report concerning how to help dismantle the glaring problem in ostensibly progressive Austin...."

April 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...members sit in the gallery, a handful of county prosecutors and court personnel sifts through stacks of case files..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Innovative Justice: Lipscombe vs. Seelig

Both candidates push alternatives to incarceration

"...instead, there is good opportunity, at least in principle, to divert defendants from becoming repeat customers...."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Locked Up for Being Poor

City accused of unlawfully jailing indigent defendants over unpaid fines

"...The city of Austin could consider new language to combat the issue of Austinites serving jail time over..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Prosecutor Times Four

Part 1: Meet the candidates for Travis County district attorney

"...After three decades as Travis County district attorney, Ronnie Earle announced in mid-December that he would not..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Private Prisons Seek Broader Markets

Latest corporate wrinkle: "Treatment Industrial Complex"

"...– if you can't jail ’em, find another way to make ’em pay...."

Nov. 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Notes on Kamp: Easing the Stigma

Fair Chance ordinance is a good start in helping people with criminal records rejoin society

"...year's worth of effort by criminal justice reform advocates to improve employment opportunities for people with criminal records. If..."

March 25, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "It must be horrible to have your political prospects depend on America doing badly."..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Demanding Lege Action on Detained Families

Activists hold "People's Hearing" at Capitol to call attention to house resolution demanding alternatives to incarceration of immigrant children .

"...release of immigrant families detained at the T. Don Hutto Family Residential Center in Taylor – took another hard..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Patty Ruland

County Commissioners Tout Successes, Face Challengers

The 2022 primaries are months away, but these Travis County commissioners are already drawing competition in their reelection bids

"...Margaret Gómez, who's been elected seven times to represent the county's southeast in Precinct 4, said in..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Between Worlds

Cine las Americas Festival of New Latin American Cinema

"...at this year's Sundance Film Festival, Laurie Collyer comes to Austin for the regional premiere of her documentary, which..."

April 21, 2000 Screens Feature

State’s Teen Pregnancy Booklet Riddled With Anti-Choice Propaganda

Pregnant minors in foster care given medically inaccurate literature

"...If pregnant teenagers in Texas are hoping to get the facts about their abortion rights from the..."

April 19, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• A HUTTO HOLIDAY Activists protesting T. Don Hutto Residential Center, which..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...Latino and African-American community leaders flank the outdoor walkway toward the lobby. The tranquil and inviting setting stands in..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Prosecutor Times Four

The four D.A. candidates have their critics

"...Last week in Part 1, we introduced readers to Rick Reed, Rosemary Lehmberg, Mindy Montford, and Gary Cobb,..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...– From the Aug. 27 resignation statement of U.S. Attor­ney General Alberto Gonzales, staunch defender of the Bush administration's..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to run on her..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Refugees Remain in Taylor Prison

ACLU files suit to spring children from 'residential facility'

"...of the country has heard of the T. Don Hutto Residential Center in Taylor, 40 miles north of Austin...."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

Travis County Plans New Women's Jail

Del Valle's new digs

"...county's Del Valle correctional campus. She spread the word to her co-workers, who were blindsided by the news. "It..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Naked City

The National Council of La Raza issues a disheartening report on Texans of color and the state's justice system.

"...Raza statistical brief released in Austin last month. According to NCLR, the brief is the first of its kind..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Dr. K Becomes Austin’s First Female, Black-Owned Cannabusiness

Diversifying the industry’s green rush

"...was diagnosed with mesothelioma, Dr. Kirsten Shepard, a licensed chiropractor and massage therapist, sought alternatives to the opioids he..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Immigrant Detention Blues

Unknown number of immigrants languish in private detention center in Taylor; a small but growing group is working to make their situation public knowledge

"...In October 2001, the Ibrahim family, Palestinians seeking asylum from life..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

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