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Op-Ed
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April 30, 2025
Let’s Encourage Rehabilitation, Not Recidivism
I know what it’s like to make bad choices. I was a teenage troublemaker headed nowhere fast. In my neighborhood, getting locked up felt like a rite of passage—not a warning sign. But I was one of the lucky ones. I had a mother, coaches, and even a school janitor who wouldn’t give up on me—and a game that demanded discipline and gave me purpose.
Bill Analysis
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April 30, 2025
Early America First Wins to Expect in Congress
Voters spoke loud and clear last year, overwhelmingly rejecting the radical policy ideas of the last four years under President Biden that outsourced jobs to China, increased taxes on middle-class families, gave tax breaks and incentives to special interest groups and the wealthiest one percent, and ultimately eroded affordability for families across America.
Issue Brief
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April 29, 2025
Modernizing National Crime Statistics
The United States relies on numerous government agencies to collect data on crime, victims, and the overall functioning of the criminal justice system. However, the absence of a centralized authority to oversee the standardization and dissemination of this critical information has led to inconsistencies, gaps, and inefficiencies.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
Veteran Mental Health & Incarceration
Protecting and supporting our veterans is a national duty. As of 2023, approximately 78% of veterans had served during wartime, while 22% served solely during peaceful times. Military service can contribute to increased risks of developing mental health challenges. Studies show that nearly 20% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), underscoring the urgent need for targeted support and resources.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
The Landscape of Mental Health in Our Law Enforcement Communities
Law enforcement and correctional officers (COs) are the backbone of safe communities. They risk their lives daily to uphold the law and protect citizens. Whether running toward danger or offering help in crises, they serve with unwavering dedication.
Experts on Criminal Justice & Public Safety
The Honorable Pam Bondi
FORMER: Chair, Center for Litigation and Co-Chair, Center for Law and Justice
Scott Erickson
FORMER: Director, Center for Law & Justice
CURRENT: Assistant Secretary, DHS
Kaitlin Owens
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Law & Justice
The Honorable Matthew Whitaker
Co-Chair for the Center of Law & Justice
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