The number of parolees convicted of a new crime declined 7.6 percent from 2007 to 2008, despite an increase in the total number of parolees. This success may be due to the recent strengthening of parole supervision and treatment.
Criminal Justice
Congress must take sextortion seriously to protect children
James T. Woods Act would take necessary steps One night nearly a year ago, Marilyn Davidson’s worst nightmare as a mother came true at the dinner table. Like most other parents, Marilyn had taught her son about the dangers he might encounter as he grew up, including drugs, alcohol, strangers and unsafe situations. Still, there was one...
September 3, 2026