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Julie Gunnigle Wins the Democratic Primary for Maricopa County Attorney
The race is set for the Maricopa County Attorney. Democratic Candidate Julie Gunnigle will Face Allister Adel in the November General Election.

New Non-Profit Organization Focused on Creating Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability in the Arizona Department of Corrections
A newly formed non-profit organization of directly impacted people is working to educate the public and state lawmakers on the need for oversight, transparency, and accountability in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry.

The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 5 – A Closer Look at the Real Scope of the Problems and Effective Solutions
Part one of a five part series explaining the size and scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections the threat of a massive COVID19 outbreak in facilities and surrounding communities.

The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 4 – A Closer Look at Inmate Housing and Living Conditions
Part one of a five part series explaining the size and scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections the threat of a massive COVID19 outbreak in facilities and surrounding communities.

The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 3 – Taking a Closer Look at Some Rural Complexes
Part one of a five part series explaining the size and scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections the threat of a massive COVID19 outbreak in facilities and surrounding communities.

The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 2 – Understanding the Command and Control Structure in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry.
The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 2 – Understanding the Size and Scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections.

The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 1 – Understanding the Size and Scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections.
Part one of a five part series explaining the size and scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections the threat of a massive COVID19 outbreak in facilities and surrounding communities.

American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Holds The Second Annual People not Prisons Event at the Arizona State Capitol
American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Smart Justice Campaign held its second annual People not Prisons vigil at the State Capitol.

Meet Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Will Knight
Info World Arizona sat down with Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Will Knight for an in-depth conversation on criminal justice and Arizona politics.

Meet Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Julie Gunnigle
Info World Arizona sat down with Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Julie Gunnigle for an in-depth conversation on criminal justice and Arizona politics.

Arizona Department of Corrections Budget Appropriation Reports 2014-2019
Six years of budget appropriations reports for the Arizona Department of Corrections. See exactly where tax-payer money is allocated in the yearly appropriations

Rock Legend Wayne Kramer Appears at Criminal Justice Reform Events in Phoenix
Wayne Kramer, lead guitarist and founding member of the Detroit rock band MC5, appeared at two events in Phoenix on January 20 and 21, 2020, to support legislation being advocated by Arizona criminal justice organizations.

Arizona Department of Corrections 2020 Strategic Plan Sets a 10-Year Goal to Reduce Recidivism by 25%
The Arizona Department of Corrections issued its Fiscal Year 2020 Strategic Plan on July 11, 2019, setting a priority list of objectives and metrics to achieve in 2020. According to the plan, the “Strategies align to achieve ADC’s 10-year goal: Engaged employees and communities committed to a 25% reduction in recidivism.” Recidivism is the tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend and return to prison.

House Representatives Propose Bill to End Privatized Health Care for Arizona Prisoners
In a move to end privatized healthcare to Arizona Department of Corrections inmates, several Democratic members of the Arizona House of Representatives submitted a bill to end ADC’s use of private healthcare companies.

Local Criminal Justice Reform Groups Host Second Annual Event at the State Capitol
On January 21, 2020, multiple criminal justice reform groups from around the state are converging on the state capitol for the second annual ReFraming Justice Day event.