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DEPC's Douglas Berman (@SLandP) and @cat_packer will speak the 2026 National Meeting for the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery. Learn more about the October 19–22 virtual conference: bit.ly/4rshXZo
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Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing (PIR) is a model for how we can revisit past decisions in the best interest of justice, public safety, and reuniting families. In states with PIR, District Attorneys have utilized the tool to resentence and release people whose incarceration is no longer in the interest of justice. Results show that PIR works and should be expanded. fortheppl.org
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Thanks to the @OhioStateLaw students that recently joined us to learn more about criminal record impacts, remedies, political pathways, and the upcoming Expungement and Beyond: Criminal Record Relief Practicum taught by Michael Eggiman. Learn more: bit.ly/4cT6fkE
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Up to one third of Ohioans have a criminal record. Consider sharing this family-friendly event on Oct. 3 in Dayton, Ohio with your network. There's a good chance someone who can benefit from these free record relief services could see it. Learn more: bit.ly/49SJ4p1
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Part two of this special issue of the Federal Sentencing Reporter, coedited by DEPC's Doug Berman (@SLandP), offers analyses of recent sentencing guideline amendments and aims to spark conversation about what comes next. Select articles free @DukePress: read.dukeupress.edu/fsr/issu…
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If you missed DEPC Executive Director Douglas Berman's (@SLandP) update on federal marijuana rescheduling, you're in luck. A recording of the event, by hosted Prevention First (@drugfreeIL) on August 25, is now available: bit.ly/4A99Dlp
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Ohio’s legislature was largely quiet in August while the federal government continued work on #kratom and #marijuana. In our latest LinkedIn newsletter, see our big update to Ohio marijuana moratoriums, new research on #crime around dispensaries, and more: bit.ly/4zLZACp
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Calling all @OhioStateLaw students! Join Moritz alumni and DEPC staff on Sept. 21 to learn about the impact of criminal records, Ohio record relief remedies and an overview of the Expungement and Beyond practicum available Spring 2027. Lunch is provided. moritzlaw.osu.edu/events/lun…
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In the two years since adult-use marijuana sales began in Ohio, sales revenue has surpassed $1.5 billion and host communities have received more than $55 million in tax revenue. Explore our interactive map to how much individual cities are bringing in: bit.ly/4irR3OI
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Don't forget to join Prevention First (@drugfreeIL) on August 25 to hear DEPC Exec. Dir. Douglas Berman (@SLandP) provide an overview of the recent rescheduling of medical cannabis, including policy and research impacts. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4fQ8Jkd
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New research coauthored by DEPC Senior Researcher Peter Leasure and Affiliated Researcher Meghan O'Neil examined whether primary drug of choice is associated with risk of being injured or threatened by a gun. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4ffPbXB
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Will you be joining us September 10-11? This in-person event features experts, skeptics, judges and academics who will discuss whether and how #originalism should be applied to modern #criminaljustice issues. Read the full agenda and register at u.osu.edu/originalismandcrim….
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With the close of the 2025-2026 academic year, DEPC has once again created a Year-End Briefing. The document highlights some of the center’s achievements and activities from July 2025 through June 2026. 🎉 Read the full briefing: bit.ly/4zoMdrH
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Are you a medical marijuana patient, potential patient, or recreational consumer? We want to hear about your experiences with Ohio's marijuana program. Take the 5-10 minute research survey before it closes: bit.ly/4tgKFvz. Click through to learn more and contact us.
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Just one #marijuana-related measure will be on a state ballot in the 2026 #election. See the drug-related ballot initiatives that will be up for a vote and learn more about the Massachusetts measure on our resource page: bit.ly/4pua1WK
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On September 10-11, experts, skeptics, judges and academics will discuss whether and how originalism should be applied to modern criminal justice issues. Join us in person for one event or the full symposium. Read the full agenda and register at u.osu.edu/originalismandcrim….
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