Nebraska Criminal Justice Review, December 2019

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CONTENTS: | Good people are at work, but the justice system is fragmented, by John Krejci | The Interstate Corrections Compact explained, by Scott R. Frakes, Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services | Crime victims get a chance to confront perpetrators through special program, Editor’s Note: The following was adapted from 60 Minutes, with Scott Pelley interviewing the victim, Jackie Millar, and the convict, Craig Sussex. Adaptation by Anne Carroll. | Is your incarcerated loved one part of the 6-10%? by ErinA | Nebraska’s Correctional System, Excerpts from the fourth annual report of Inspector General for Corrections, Doug Koebernick, September, 2019. Excerpts selected by Mel Beckman | Judiciary Committee hears views on pre-trial and bail reform. Information gained from the initial portion of Sept. 13th interim study hearing transcript, by Mel Beckman | Nebraskans Unafraid speaks up, by Jeanie Mezger | Help for returning citizens and their families | Volunteering for the incarcerated, by Anne Carroll | My son’s story, by Carri Prusia | News and Miscellaneous | Letters