Harris and Dallas counties have streamlined their pre-trial juvenile detention policies, resulting in decreased re-offense and absconding rates, all while saving millions. This paper provides strategies for other Texas counties to replicate their successes.
Criminal Justice
America’s Promise to Veterans Shouldn’t End Behind Bars
The 250th birthday of the United States has been a time of celebration and reflection across the nation. It’s a moment to honor our proud history, our values, our freedoms, and the men and women in uniform who, across generations, have bravely fought to preserve them. However, in 1999, just two years before America deployed...
August 1, 2026