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"There is one transcendent advantage belonging to the province of the State governments...–I mean the ordinary administration of criminal and civil justice." -- Federalist No. 17

In the world of conservative criminal justice reform, the most exciting advances are taking place at the state level.  Every state is different, and thus every state is finding unique solutions.  All of the states on the left, however, have one thing in common: They are seizing the opportunity to cut corrections costs and keep the public safe.

Click on a state to the left to read about its successful initiatives or click on a post below to keep up with the most current developments.

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    Posted in Louisiana, Priority Issues, Prisons, ROC Blog, State Initiatives: May 16, 2012 by Vikrant P. Reddy

    Right On Crime is distributing a short policy brief in Louisiana to encourage legislators and Governor Jindal to pass significant criminal justice reform during the state’s legislative session.

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  • Sobering Centers: Cutting Jail Populations, Costs, and Crime

    Posted in Priority Issues, ROC Blog, State Initiatives, Substance Abuse, Texas: May 11, 2012 by Marc Levin

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  • School Discipline: When Should Law Enforcement Step In?

    Posted in Georgia, Juvenile Justice, Priority Issues, ROC Blog, State Initiatives: April 19, 2012 by Jeanette Moll

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    Posted in New York, Parole and Re-Entry, Priority Issues, ROC Blog, State Initiatives, Texas: April 5, 2012 by Jeanette Moll

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