As Arkansas contends with overcrowded prisons, high rates of recidivism among parolees, and the potential resumption of executions, a conference this weekend at the UALR Bowen School of Law is focusing on findings of a report by the Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System Project.

Jobs NOT Jails Public Forum in Worcester

Statewide Mobile Justice Tour Looks to Help Returning Citizens Become Voters and Highlight Importance of Sentencing Reforms as Key Part of Parole Discussion.

"We're headed down an unattainable and unsustainable path and we have to make changes," said Republican Senator Jeremy Hutchinson.