Breaking Out: The policing system is inherently biased, and fails Black and brown communities
Policing disproportionately affects Black and brown communities with fatal force.
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Breaking Out: Court officials should opt for rehabilitation rather than life sentences
It is not ethical to sentence people to life without parole when it is a known fact that many people age out of criminal behavior.
Breaking Out: Women should not be convicted for defending themselves
Survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking should not be criminalized for defending themselves in violent and life-threatening situations.
Breaking Out: Universities should not require students to disclose criminal histories
On Feb. 12, the USC Social Work School removed the question asking doctoral applicants to disclose their history of felonies; the rest of the country should follow their lead to promote more equity and inclusion.
Breaking Out: Mass incarceration is everywhere, even at USC
The United States is the leading country in incarceration, and its devastating effects are felt everywhere, even at USC.
Breaking Out: Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlight importance of exoneree compensation
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers created a video to highlight the importance of compensation for wrongfully convicted individuals.
Breaking Out: How mass criminalization enabled the spread of the coronavirus in California prisons
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must be held accountable for the over 46,500 incarcerated men and women who have contracted coronavirus under their care.