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  • Summit to Reduce Violence

    May 02, 2024

    The 2024 Summit to Reduce Violence was held April 17 at the American Event Center in Jackson.

  • Lawyers needed to help former inmates

    May 02, 2024

    About 95% of inmates eventually return to society, according to reentry trends. According to panelists during the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice webinar, “The Obligation of Lawyers to Facilitate Effective Reentry,” they return without enough support and resources.

  • Candlelight Vigil

    April 25, 2024

    The Office of the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney and Victims’ Rights Unit hosted the Annual Victims’ Rights Candlelight Vigil on April 16 at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church in Jackson. Refreshments were provided by Queens Ladies Guild, Cammie
    Girodat, president.

  • Study shows jail education program IGNITE reduces recidivism at minimal cost

    April 25, 2024

    A new research study finds that inmates who took part in an innovative county jail education program were less likely to return to jail and also built their skillsets at relatively low cost.

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