Children as young as 15 won’t automatically be tried as adults; judges will have discretion Oregon lawmakers this year made major changes to the state’s juvenile system, reversing some of the ineffective “tough on crime” polices of the previous 25 years. ...
19 Jul 2019 - Joanne Zuhl
Rep. Jennifer Williamson talks about new public safety initiatives and the potential for real reform By Joanne Zuhl, Staff Writer In the past 10 years, Oregon’s prison population has grown by nearly 50 percent, and while it remains lower than that nationa ...
27 Mar 2013 - Joanne Zuhl