Report: Seattle’s New Approach to Low-Level Drug Offenses Produces Nearly 60% Reduction in Recidivism
“By establishing smart solutions for low-level criminal offenses that don’t use jails or courts, Seattle’s LEAD is the cutting edge…
President Barack Obama Commutes Drug Sentences For 22 People
"The President's actions today are welcome, but we need more action," said Michael Collins, policy manager at DPA's office of…
House’s Pro-Medical Marijuana Vote Shocks Even Longtime Supporters
Washington D.C. - Even longtime supporters of marijuana legalization were surprised early Friday morning when the House of Representatives voted…
There’s More to Colorado Than Marijuana
Colorado has certainly garnered a lot of attention since voters there decided to legalize marijuana in the 2012 election, but…
Obama Plans Clemency For People Sentenced For Drug Law Violations
A White House official told Yahoo that President Obama is prepared to use his pardon power to grant clemency to “hundreds, perhaps…
President Obama and AG Holder want to make criminal justice reform a defining legacy of their administration
President Obama, AG Holder, NY Gov. Cuomo, NYC Mayor DeBlasio and DPA’s Art Way to Speak at National Action Network…