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Breaking the Cycle of Crime without Breaking the Bank
On February 15, 2011, Marc Levin of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and Ana Yáñez-Correa of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition (TCJC) presented a joint briefing to prepare Texas legislators and their staffers for the challenges of the 82nd Legislative Session.
View Marc’s presentation echoing many Right On Crime themes here!
View Ana’s presentation focusing on current policy recommendations that will increase public safety, save money, and strengthen communities here!
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2nd Annual Indigent Defense Summit
On March 1, 2011, Leah Pinney of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition presented findings from our “Costly Confinement, Sensible Solutions: Jail Overcrowding in Texas” report and discussed the increased costs to counties associated with cutting indigent defense funding at the state level.
View Leah’s presentation here for recommendations to strengthen indigent defense and increase balance and trust in our justice system.