Right On Crime

10/14/2026

A justice system should protect the public and hold offenders accountable, but it should also deliver better outcomes for communities.

10/14/2026

"Not everybody will do what is right after spending time in prison, but so many individuals want to and will if given the chance." 👏

For former offenders leaving the criminal justice system, newly found freedom is often accompanied by fear and uncertainty for their future. While most individuals do not want to cycle back into the system, many do not know how to start rebuilding their lives. What comes next is either returning to....

10/13/2026

When someone returns home, they often have very little to rely on. A second chance can make all the difference, and with the right support, people can rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities.

10/13/2026

People should be held accountable for their actions. But when they’ve served their sentence and demonstrated a commitment to change, a criminal record shouldn’t have to be a lifelong barrier 👏

A pathway to federal expungement can help people move forward, strengthen our workforce, and build safer communities.

10/13/2026

People should be held accountable for their actions. But when they’ve served their sentence and demonstrated a commitment to change, a criminal record shouldn’t have to be a lifelong barrier 👏

A pathway to federal expungement can help people move forward, strengthen our workforce, and build safer communities. More in the comments ⤵️

10/12/2026

Accountability matters, but so does what comes next.

After serving their time, offenders who are ready to make better choices deserve the chance to prove it. Right On Crime’s Katie Stahl recently helped Utahns with criminal records build skills and prepare for new job opportunities 👇

10/12/2026

Mississippi Director Bradley Lum has seen firsthand the positive impact of successful reentry—from both the business and corrections perspectives.

Now, he’s using that perspective to help shape practical solutions that make communities safer and the criminal justice system work better.

10/11/2026

The justice system can feel like a conveyor belt: a crime is committed, an offender is investigated, prosecuted, convicted, sentenced, and eventually released.

At every step, the focus is often on the offender. But when the headlines fade, the victim is still living with what happened to them ⬇️

Justice shouldn't end when sentences do. The Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 provides lifetime protection for violent crime survivors.

10/10/2026

"Effective corrections encourages personal responsibility and gives people opportunities to develop the habits they’ll need to successfully rejoin their community. That’s what makes PICL's approach worth paying attention to." 🏓

Pickleball has made its way into nearly every corner of the U.S. Taking over neighborhood tennis courts, gyms, country clubs, and, now, correctional facilities across the country thanks to the Pickleball for Incarcerated Communities League (PICL). First, what a name. Second, this is exactly the kind...

10/09/2026

Making a difference in the criminal justice system takes both practical solutions and better systems.

For Mississippi Director Bradley Lum, that means looking for opportunities that make the system work better for both individuals and communities as a whole.