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'Cost-Saving Strategies for Texas' Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems'

Yesterday I received a fact-filled email from the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition addressing a variety of topics that may interest Grits readers. Here are some notable excerpts:Policy Solutions TCJC is thrilled to announce our third policy guide, Cost-Saving Strategies for Texas' Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems.This year, we have created four independent booklets that address each of TCJC's major areas of policy interest.  Click on the links below to download each part of our guide:Part 1: Responsibly Reduce Incarcerated Populations to Increase Public Safety and Taxpayer SavingsPart 2: Provide Tools for Returning Individuals to Live Responsibly and Remain Law-Abiding Part 3:  Strengthen Indigent Defense Systems and Improve Court and Conviction Practices Part 4: Protect Youth and Communities by Implementing Responsible Juvenile Justice Strategies Throughout TexasEach of these parts offers comprehensive, cost-efficient strategies that the state and counties can employ to address Texas' immediate financial deficit, as well as preserve public safety throughout our communities in the future...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on February 23, 2011 (boomark / email).