• For girls with mothers in prison, a summer camp offers much-needed support

    For girls with mothers in prison, a summer camp offers much-needed support

    Jul 21, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

    ... of those children and report on how one organization is keeping young girls connected with their mothers. It's part of our ongoing series Searching For Justice. Lila Edwards: How was your day, mom? Lena Acosta: It was good. How was yours? Lila Edwards: It was good. Amna Nawaz: For ...

  • A former prisoner’s Brief But Spectacular take on second chances

    A former prisoner’s Brief But Spectacular take on second chances

    May 13, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

    ... Tonight, he gives his Brief But Spectacular take on the capacity we all have to change our lives. This is part of our ongoing reports Searching For Justice. Ryan Ramnarace: I grew up in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Being poor, I had a certain idea about myself. I wanted to be perceived ...

  • How obtaining identification can complicate the road from prison

    How obtaining identification can complicate the road from prison

    Feb 16, 2021 11:30 PM EDT

    ... a valid ID. William Brangham reports on the many hurdles returning citizens often face trying to rebuild their identification as part of our ongoing series, “Searching for Justice.” ... Judy Woodruff: For men and women coming out of prison every year, one of the first steps to reentering society can be ...

  • Mothers leaving prison encounter uphill battle as they try reconnecting with family

    Mothers leaving prison encounter uphill battle as they try reconnecting with family

    Jan 27, 2021 11:20 PM EDT

    ... to do just that as part of our "Searching for Justice" series. ... Judy Woodruff: It's a given that strong family ties are critical, especially for mothers serving time in prison. Amna Nawaz has this story, part of our Searching For Justice series. Melissa Trinidad: "I know you want a ...

  • For families, the negative effects of incarceration continue far beyond time served

    For families, the negative effects of incarceration continue far beyond time served

    Dec 11, 2020 11:33 PM EDT

    ... program, explores how the criminal justice system can create obstacles for kids and families. It's part of our series all this week Searching For Justice. Mary Williams: It's estimated that nearly half of all U.S. children have at least one parent with a criminal record. And, for ...

  • How drug testing in Alabama holds former prisoners back from creating a new life

    How drug testing in Alabama holds former prisoners back from creating a new life

    Dec 10, 2020 11:25 PM EDT

    ... and journalist Elizabeth Flock, join John Yang to discuss. ... Judy Woodruff: Now a look at the pitfalls of drug testing in Alabama. John Yang reports for our series Searching For Justice. John Yang: Judy, across the country, random drug testing is required for many people convicted or charged with crimes ...

  • Changing the criminal justice system on behalf of children

    Changing the criminal justice system on behalf of children

    Dec 09, 2020 11:20 PM EDT

    ... spoke to Stevenson about his work and what he believes Americans should be talking about at the dinner table. It's part of our series, "Searching for Justice." ... Judy Woodruff: Now we continue our series on the challenges facing former prisoners with Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative ...

  • The vicious cycle of incarceration and homelessness

    The vicious cycle of incarceration and homelessness

    Dec 08, 2020 11:28 PM EDT

    ... s quest for housing in Austin, Texas, as part of our "Searching for Justice" series. ... Judy Woodruff: We continue our look now at the challenges for those coming out of incarceration. After being released, many struggle to find housing, which in turn can prevent them from getting treatment for an ...

  • December 7, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    December 7, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    Dec 08, 2020 12:58 AM EDT

    Monday on the NewsHour, Congress moves closer to passing a long-awaited response to the pandemic's financial toll, Democrats and Republicans in Georgia push for control of the U.S. Senate with two very different approaches, and in our new series, “Searching for Justice,” we look at one man ...

  • Free from prison after 23 years, but facing new challenges during the pandemic

    Free from prison after 23 years, but facing new challenges during the pandemic

    Dec 07, 2020 11:25 PM EDT

    ... society. William Brangham has the story of one man in Washington D.C. who is trying to beat the odds as part of our series, "Searching for Justice." ... Judy Woodruff: Tonight we take a look at the challenges many formerly incarcerated men and women face as they reenter society. The ...