Patience Rousseau’s case fits into an emerging pattern where women are criminalized – even in states where abortion is legal ...

The commission observed that the latest NCRB statistics indicate that stronger, structured and sustained intervention is ...

Kristine Scott and other women transferred to a minimum-security prison in Boise found themselves in segregated housing due ...

Flagging the issues as grave concerns to human rights, the commission has registered a suo motu case in the matter. In a detailed order passed May 13, the bench comprising Chairperson Justice Lalit ...

Landsharks bar killer sentenced to 88 years in prison as attorney blames gun laws ...

The court trial for Gwendolyn Vick, accused of neglecting care to Cameron Williams, who died at Waupun Correctional ...

Injustices for domestic abuse victims is still a problem in LA. Fixes are available, argue guest columnists Becki Truscott ...

Californians accused of crimes can receive mental health treatment rather than prison time under a 2018 law. Lawmakers are ...

A man who received the maximum sentenced for assault with intent to murder is being released early, but advocates are pushing ...

This year’s legislative session brought a major focus on public safety, as state leaders pushed a series of new laws aimed at ...