The Promise and the Failure: Reforming Victims’ Rights in Oklahoma and Beyond
On paper, these rights appear robust, yet Thoreson argues they remain largely theoretical because the system was never designed with victims at its center.
Washington State's Proposed "Willful Non-Appearance" Trap Will Re-Victimize Crime Survivors
As a victim advocate who has stood beside survivors of domestic violence, assault, robbery, and other crimes, I have watched bail reform and expanded soft on crime pretrial release policies...
California's Elder Parole Law is a Slap in the Face to Crime Victims
Israel Ceja, convicted in 2000 of 20 counts of forcible rape, assault with a firearm, child endangerment, and lewd acts against his then-11-year-old stepdaughter, received a recommendation for early parole on January 29, 2026, from a two-commissioner panel under California’s Elder Parole Law
Soft on Crime Policies Exposed: Victim Advocacy Groups Push Back Against Prison Policy Initiative’s Report
The Prison Policy Initiative’s latest report, “Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie in 2026” reignites the public debate on criminal justice and PPI’s ongoing war on crime victims.
The Bail Project: Committed to Making our Communities Less Safe One Victim at a Time
The Bail Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating cash bail, has invested over $91 million since its inception (as reported in their 2024 annual report) to help more than 35,000 individuals secure release while awaiting trial.
