Since misdemeanor offenders may significantly contribute to local jail overcrowding, it is incumbent upon criminal justice policy makers to explore alternatives to incarceration for society's less serious offenders. In order to address the feasibility of adopting a policy of alternative...

This study assesses the impacts and implications for U.S. cities of the set of congressional actions, presidential orders, and judicial decisions which, together, comprise the so-called “devolution revolution.” Based on a survey of chief administrative officers of all cities with a...

Bail reform is under attack by public officials historically identified with the cause of social justice. Release on personal recognizance is increasingly assailed as significantly contributing to the problem of pretrial flight and crime. Are these observations valid or have such reforms...