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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

I was overwhlemed, it was a miracle': the jailed mothers getting a second chance in Colombia

Colombia's Public Utility law enables first-time female offenders who are heads of households to serve remaining sentences in the community, allowing early releases for qualifying women.
New York Islanders
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: A Safer New York Starts With Community, Not Incarceration

New York must prioritize affordable housing, services, and scaled alternatives to incarceration so jail becomes a last resort and safety relies on support, not punishment.
Public health
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: The Next Mayor's Test is Closing Rikers- Public Safety Demands It

Public safety should be measured by preventing harm and reducing incarceration through community-based, trauma-informed alternatives rather than relying on jails.
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