Ohio
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07/28/2010 – Akron Beacon Journal: “Get smart on crime A comprehensive analysis of the state’s criminal justice system highlights how to improve public safety and save money”, Editorial
“Early this year, lawmakers failed again to come to grips with necessary changes in the state’s criminal justice system. They did so despite overwhelming evidence that prison overcrowding would soon cost Ohio hundreds of millions it cannot afford. Fearful of appearing soft on crime, lawmakers chose the option of ordering another study.”
07/27/2010 – The Toledo Blade: “Ohio prison sentencing is studied Report questions costs for low-level offenders”, by Jim Provance
“COLUMBUS – A report released Monday reinforced what Ohio already knew: that it’s spending millions to imprison nonviolent inmates who won’t be there long enough to benefit from treatment and other rehabilitation programs.”
06/27/2010 – Columbus Dispatch: “Drastic changes might be needed to fill budget hole: Looming two-year, $8 billion shortfall could force state to undertake massive layoffs, raise taxes, or both ”, by Jim Siegel
“COLUMBUS: State leaders could close half of the potential $8 billion two-year budget deficit starting in July 2011 by laying off state workers.”
07/26/2010 – The Washington Post: “Study finds Ohio probation system fragmented”, by Andrew Welsh-Huggins
“Ohio’s probation system is too fragmented and the state cycles too many low-risk offenders serving short sentences through the prison system, a report to be released Monday finds.”
07/26/2010 – NBC4: “State Leaders Briefed On Criminal Justice Effectiveness: Three Recommendations Made To Make Ohio More Fiscally Responsible”, by Allison Wenger
“COLUMBUS, OH—State leaders were briefed on a new report from Council of State Governments(CSG) Justice Center that looked at how effective the criminal justice system in Ohio is.”
01/12/2010 – Office of the Governor of Ohio Press Release: “State Leaders Announce Initiative to Analyze Corrections System and Enhance Public Safety Efforts”, Office of the Governor
“Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer and state House and Senate leaders today announced the launch of an effort by the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and the State of Ohio to develop a data-driven strategy to reduce spending on corrections while improving public safety in Ohio.”
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December 14, 2009: Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer Justice Reinvestment in Ohio