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Video: Proposition 47 and Racial Disparities in California
July 7 2020
PPIC’s Brandon Martin presents new research on how Prop 47 has narrowed racial inequities in criminal justice outcomes—though much work remains. An expert panel discusses how to build on this and other reforms.
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What COVID-19 Budget Cuts Mean for Public Safety Spending
May 22 2020
The sharp decline in state revenues means county sheriff and probation departments will have less funding to provide supervision and programming for certain individuals who are in jail or on probation.
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California’s Jail Population Has Plummeted during COVID-19
May 8 2020
All counties have released more people from jail than they’ve admitted, but population decreases vary widely across counties.
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Jail Bookings Down Significantly during COVID-19
May 6 2020
California’s “zero-bail” emergency measure, along with decreased crime and changes in local law enforcement practices, appear to have substantially reduced the number of people sent to jail during the pandemic.
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How Will COVID-19 Affect Arrests in California?
April 16 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting various law enforcement practices, even as arrest rates in the state are at their lowest in decades.
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