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ideas42

A non-profit design & consulting firm that uses insights from the behavioral sciences to address complex social problems

(Un)warranted

(Un)warranted is an ideas42 initiative that increases court appearance rates across the United States to significantly reduce warrants and jail for people with low-level cases—saving money, improving efficiency, and reducing the strain felt across the legal system.

Judge Scott Schlegel

Judge Scott Schlegel serves on the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal since 2023, During his tenure as a district court judge, he designed and led a nationally recognized court‑modernization initiative for delivering justice online.

Prison Policy Initiative

The non-profit, non-partisan Prison Policy Initiative produces cutting edge research to expose the broader harm of mass criminalization, and then sparks advocacy campaigns to create a more just society.

Mail scanning isn't the solution to drug use in prisons — here's why

Behind the Badge Podcast

NextGen Ideas proudly sponsors Behind the Badge, the Colorado Jail Association's podcast hosted by Shawn Laughlin.

Explore conversations with correctional leaders, members, and industry partners who are advancing safety, innovation, and excellence in Colorado's jail community.

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