Criminal Justice Reform

Criminal justice reform isn’t getting much traction lately in Florida amid growing concerns over violent crime, but victim advocates aren’t deterred. They’re continuing to push lawmakers for changes they believe will help prevent tragedies.

The Florida Policy Project released two reports outlining ways for state lawmakers to improve the criminal justice system. They include recommendations to help people re-enter society after prison and reduce recidivism rates.

DeSantis vetoed two bills meant to reform Florida's criminal justice system on Tuesday. Advocates said the bills are "casualties of the shifting electorate and presidential campaign" of the governor.

Although term limits kept him from returning to Tallahassee, the former state senator still wants to help shape policy.

Activist Alice Marie Johnson called for more females voices in national debates about criminal justice reform during a speaking event Tuesday night at...

Florida’s prison population appears to be on the decline.

A bipartisan coalition of Florida lawmakers are pushing two criminal justice reforms meant to roll back mass incarceration.