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Community Supervision

Probation Conditions Relaxed During the Pandemic. Some Say They Should Stay That Way.

Public safety is not improved by stricter probation and parole rules, researchers have found.

Lauren Lee White Jun 08, 2020

This Grandfather Was Granted Parole in 2018. Why Is He Still in Prison?

Imprisoned as a teen, Amer Zada is now eligible for release but can’t find approved housing—and a proposed law could make the problem worse.

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg May 17, 2019

To fix the justice system, shrink and reform community supervision

Michelle S. Phelps Jul 25, 2017