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Right On Crime is the one-stop source for conservative solutions on criminal justice reform.

We have taken the lead on fighting crime, supporting victims, and protecting taxpayers throughout the nation. Right on Crime is a national campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

11/01/2026

Technology has changed. The law needs to catch up.

When statutes don’t clearly cover new forms of online coercion, prosecutors face uncertainty and child victims can fall through the cracks ⤵️

One night nearly a year ago, Marilyn Davidson’s worst nightmare as a mother came true at the dinner table.

10/31/2026

Meaningful rehabilitation doesn’t always start with something complicated 🏓

Pickleball won’t solve every challenge facing America’s correctional system. What it can do is give someone a goal, a routine, and something productive to work toward, on the court and off it. Small wins like these can build the habits that carry people into a successful reentry. Read more about PICL:

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...

10/30/2026

Good intentions don't always lead to good policy.

When lawmakers introduce new legislation, it's important to consider more than the problem they're trying to solve. The unintended consequences of a new law can be just as significant as its intended outcomes.

10/30/2026

"We all know that actions have consequences. When a crime is committed, accountability is a non-negotiable. But that same accountability and rehabilitation can—and must—coexist if we want safer communities around the nation. And that can’t exist without proper funding."

For most Americans, prison reform is simply a topic for political debate at the dinner table. For us—Nikki, a policy analyst, and Angelina, an influencer and advocate—it’s much more. For Angelina, it’s an all-consuming piece of her story, as her father is incarcerated for the foreseeable fut...

10/29/2026

Good ideas are everywhere, but good policy takes more than just an idea.

As communities change and new challenges emerge, our legal framework needs to be evaluated, maintained, and adapted to meet them.

10/28/2026

A charge alone doesn’t tell the whole story when assessing someone’s pretrial risk.

Factors like housing stability, employment, family responsibilities, and past court appearances can help provide a more complete picture and inform decisions that prioritize public safety.

10/28/2026

A sentence can end, but a victim’s peace of mind shouldn’t end with it. South Dakota already stands for victims’ dignity and protection, and Kayleigh’s Law is the chance to build on that commitment 👏

Guest column by Brett Tolman

10/27/2026

Good criminal justice policy should be responsive, but not rushed. Proactive policymaking gives lawmakers room to understand the problem, bring the right people to the table, and make changes that actually work ⬇️

There is a time and place for reactive legislation. Sometimes a crime, tragedy, or failure in the justice system exposes a real gap in the law that policymakers need to address. In those situations, moving quickly can be appropriate. However, there is a difference between responding to a problem and...

10/27/2026

Public safety starts with understanding risk.

Oklahoma’s largest county voluntarily implemented risk assessments for pretrial decisions—and the results are making a noticeable difference for local jails and the communities they serve.

10/26/2026

What if improving pretrial decision-making didn't require a bigger budget?

ROC's Marilyn Davidson explains how Oklahoma has implemented pretrial risk assessments using existing staff, free training, and implementation support.

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