Illinois Civil Commitment: No Trial, No Verdict, No Release Date
Illinois holds 500+ people under civil commitment with no conviction required. Critics say the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act has drifted from its purpose.
By Chicago Gust Staff ★
2 articles tagged with "Criminal Justice Reform"
Illinois holds 500+ people under civil commitment with no conviction required. Critics say the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act has drifted from its purpose.
Less than 2% of Illinois' 30,000 incarcerated people access college programs. Explore the obstacles and possibilities shaping prison education in the state.