Prisons Alabama parole grant rate remains low in November report Parole grant rates for the fiscal year 2026 sit at 17 percent, compared to 29 percent in November 2024. Mary Claire Wooten7 days ago
News Cam Ward to receive national award for Alabama’s reentry success Ward will be one of seven national leaders to receive the Addiction Policy Forum's annual award. Jacob HolmesDecember 1, 2025
News As opioid overdose deaths decline, lawmakers plan to expand treatment options Alabama’s opioid settlement fund recipient agencies reported major progress this year, citing fewer overdose deaths and growing efforts. Mary Claire WootenOctober 23, 2025
Prisons Hal Nash officially sworn in as new chair of parole board Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2025
Prisons Advocacy orgs demand changes to parole release guidelines The groups argue that the guidelines should only punish instigators of prison violence, among other changes. Jacob HolmesJuly 8, 2025
Prisons Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles releases March statistics Alabama's parole system maintains low grant rates and successes in Day Reporting Centers. Mary Claire WootenApril 16, 2025
Prisons Alabama Senate bill would restructure controversial Pardons and Paroles Board Although parole approval rates began increase slightly in 2024, incarcerated people who appear to be prime candidates continue to be denied. Alex JobinApril 16, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Second chances, stronger communities: ABPP’s commitment to strengthen Alabama With the right support, individuals leaving incarceration can thrive and make lasting contributions to their communities. Cam WardApril 10, 2025
News ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime Several of the Safe Alabama bills will rely on the work of ABPP, including a measure calling for enhanced supervision. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
News ABPP joins with Ingram State, partners for Montgomery DRC participant resource fair This effort will assist in collective interests to reduce state recidivism and increase Alabama’s workforce participation. StaffFebruary 4, 2025