Three strikes and you’re out for life

Jenna Liu • April 14, 2016

After receiving life in prison, Jeff Mizanskey battled his conviction for 20 years until he was released.

From rural to reform

Abby Kempf • April 12, 2016

After years of reform, the Missouri DYS is almost there. But programs like Tyrone Flowers' Higher M-Pact seek to completely bridge the gaps in juvenile justice.

Ripped right down the middle

Abby Kempf • April 11, 2016

There is large divide in prisons today, and it's racially charged. Violence and stress come with these racial groupings and prison officials and inmates alike are struggling to address this issue.

Fighting for reform

Abby Kempf • April 7, 2016

Many issues continue to plague the criminal justice system and inhibit inmates from adjusting back to the real work.

Balancing the scales of justice

Alice Yu • April 5, 2016

Focusing in on the people who work in the criminal justice system reveals many problems. Over worked and under paid, workers face many issues while trying to change the lives of inmates.

Giving a voice to the victim

Abby Kempf • April 1, 2016

Victims are often overlooked in the trial and conviction process. Many organizations are trying to change this.