/tags/criminal-justice-system Criminal Justice System en-US Copyright Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:28:10 GMT /politics-government/2023-07-06/columbus-retail-theft-diversion-program-could-help-reduce-shoplifting-not-charge-thieves Columbus' "Buckeye Deflection" program is being funded with a $50,000 grant to help low-level shoplifters get connected to mental health services and food banks to address issues that drive them to steal. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:28:10 GMT /politics-government/2023-07-06/columbus-retail-theft-diversion-program-could-help-reduce-shoplifting-not-charge-thieves George Shillcock /politics-government/2022-02-09/senator-looks-to-make-changes-to-criminal-justice-system-with-sweeping-legislation A state lawmaker has introduced a robust bill to make several changes to Ohio's criminal justice system in hopes of tackling issues that have come close to becoming law in the past. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:51:15 GMT /politics-government/2022-02-09/senator-looks-to-make-changes-to-criminal-justice-system-with-sweeping-legislation Andy Chow /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-10-18/issue-1-drug-sentencing Issue 1 on the November 6 statewide ballot would amend the state constitution to lessen criminal penalties for drug possession. Proponents say that the… Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-10-18/issue-1-drug-sentencing /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2015-10-02/reforming-ohios-criminal-code For many years, political campaigns focused on cracking down on crime and locking criminals behind bars. The Criminal Justice Recodification Committee is… Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2015-10-02/reforming-ohios-criminal-code /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2015-09-23/reforming-ohios-criminal-code For many years, political campaigns focused on cracking down on crime and locking criminals behind bars. The Criminal Justice Recodification Committee is… Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2015-09-23/reforming-ohios-criminal-code /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2013-12-19/mass-incarceration-and-the-future-of-criminal-justice At first glance, a get-tough-on crime policy seems like a no-brainer. But stiffer penalties for smaller crimes means more people end up doing time,… Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:00:55 GMT /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2013-12-19/mass-incarceration-and-the-future-of-criminal-justice admin