A restorative ending to “Truth in Sentencing” coverage

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel concludes its terrific series of sentencing articles, entitled “Locked In: The Price Of Truth In Sentencing,” with this fascinating article discussing the restorative justice movement in Wisconsin.  Another article today discusses the operation of drug courts in Wisconsin.  Terrific and informative graphics about recidivism rates accompany both pieces and can be accessed here and here.

The prior articles in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel series are discussed and linked here and here, and the already significant impact of the series is detailed here.  In addition, the newspapers were buzzing all through the long weekend with first-rate sentencing coverage, as detailed in the following posts:

• Feeney speaks about Blakely
• Broad public support of juries and Blakely
• Media reports from the front lines
• In praise of the Fourth Estate