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Public health
fromCity Limits
7 hours ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
#nypd
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
fromGothamist
1 day ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

Law
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
fromGothamist
1 day ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

Law
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
#california
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

California is considering a bill to extend the statute of limitations for suing conversion therapy practitioners to 22 years.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

California is considering a bill to extend the statute of limitations for suing conversion therapy practitioners to 22 years.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
Poker
fromReadWrite
15 hours ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
#arson
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
#rikers-island
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Editorial | Rikers Island closure plan becomes an island of uncertainty | amNewYork

New York City struggles to meet the 2027 deadline for closing Rikers Island due to incomplete community-based jail plans and rising inmate population.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Public health

Op-Ed | NYC needs a new understanding of community safety that only starts by closing Rikers amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Editorial | Rikers Island closure plan becomes an island of uncertainty | amNewYork

New York City struggles to meet the 2027 deadline for closing Rikers Island due to incomplete community-based jail plans and rising inmate population.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Public health

Op-Ed | NYC needs a new understanding of community safety that only starts by closing Rikers amNewYork

Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Activists urge AG Letitia James sentence for NYPD sergeant convicted of killing Bronx protester with thrown cooler | amNewYork

When was the last time you heard of somebody in New York state being convicted of a killing and getting three to nine years?
Social justice
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
4 days ago

Key New York City DAs Back Hochul on 'Stop Super Speeders' - Streetsblog Empire State

District attorneys in New York support speed-limiting devices for repeat reckless drivers to enhance public safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 days ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
Film
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 year jail sentence for selling the drugs that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha was sentenced for her role in the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, with a plea deal acknowledging her responsibility.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Ketamine queen' faces prison for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
SOMA, SF
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Dissociation: Imagination and Error in Criminal Justice

Dissociation is a normal psychological process that aids creativity but can also lead to erroneous beliefs and interpretations in various fields.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'He deserved every day he served': Paedophile Pat Salmon (89) dies four months into three-year jail term

Pat Salmon, who was sentenced for the repeated sexual assault of a five-year-old girl, died in the Mater Hospital after serving only four months of his three-year sentence.
London politics
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
6 days ago

San Quentin among 8 California prisons that could lose decades-old arts programs

The William James Association faces funding cuts, risking the continuation of arts programs in California prisons, particularly at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Treat jailed drug dealers like radical extremists, says prisons watchdog

Jailed drug dealers should be isolated and managed assertively to reduce violence and chaos in prisons.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor opens Bellevue medical outpost for Rikers detainees, saying it's a step toward closing the jail | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new medical unit at Bellevue Hospital, marking progress towards closing Rikers Island and improving care for detainees.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Former SDNY human trafficking prosecutor joins firm known for representing victims of sexual abuse | amNewYork

Jane Kim joins Wigdor LLP as a partner, focusing on advocating for victims of sexual abuse and civil rights violations.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

New Bedford man gets decades-long prison sentence for raping young relative

The victim shared numerous incidents of 'indecent touching' and accounts of rape by 'penile penetration' by Turcios Torres, the DA's said.
SF parents
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Judge Accused Of Driving 'Super Drunk' Takes No Contest Plea - Above the Law

Judge Thomas L. Ludington entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and intends to remain on the bench.
#community-safety
NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
6 days ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago
New York Islanders

Opinion: A Safer New York Starts With Community, Not Incarceration

New York must prioritize affordable housing, services, and scaled alternatives to incarceration so jail becomes a last resort and safety relies on support, not punishment.
NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
6 days ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the need for support to continue reporting on important stories.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
LGBT

Why is conversion therapy so harmful? It's all about how young people form their identities. - LGBTQ Nation

fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Law

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Why is conversion therapy so harmful? It's all about how young people form their identities. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy significantly harms LGBTQ+ youth, increasing suicidality and emotional distress during their critical identity-forming years.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

California's SB 934 allows greater civil damages for conversion therapy malpractice, extending the statute of limitations to 22 years for minors.
#prosecutorial-misconduct
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
Brooklyn
fromMerrick, NY Patch
3 days ago

Man Jailed For 30 Years Says He Was Forced Into Murder Confession, New Lawsuit Says

A Brooklyn resident accuses Nassau County detectives of forcing a false murder confession and withholding exculpatory evidence, leading to over 30 years of wrongful imprisonment.
#public-defender
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
#restorative-justice
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Suspects in stray bullet slay of Brooklyn baby Kaori Patterson-Moore indicted for murder

"What makes this case so devastating, is not only was a 7-month-old girl stolen from us, but she was not the intended target," Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez said Tuesday.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

California's new war on drugs': thousands arrested, few get treatment, data shows

Proposition 36, a state ballot measure, enacted harsher penalties for minor theft and drug offenses, with proponents pledging the crackdown would lead to mass treatment to keep people alive, out of jail, and off our streets. Case records, however, suggest the state is largely failing to meet the central goal of getting people help and instead conducting mass arrests and incarcerating more people with addiction.
California
#michael-avenatti
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
#prison-reform
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Most offenders facing up to a year in jail in England and Wales will now likely receive suspended sentences under new reforms.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Most offenders facing up to a year in jail in England and Wales will now likely receive suspended sentences under new reforms.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYC is looking to hire a 'jails czar' to help close Rikers

The high-ranking role comes with a $180,000 to $230,000 salary, the listing states, and "will serve as a trusted advisor to the mayor, first deputy mayor, and the administration's senior leadership on all matters related to the closing of Rikers."
New York City
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NY's top judge sparks outrage with wild suggestion to go easy when sentencing criminals

New York's Chief Judge Rowan Wilson faced ethics complaints after publicly urging judges to impose lenient sentences and encouraging voters to remove judges who impose lengthy prison terms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

DA decides not to retry Galatolo case

Wagstaffe said he decided not to retry the remaining charges due to the high cost to San Mateo County taxpayers. He did not have an estimate as to how much a second trial would cost. Galatolo is facing 10 years in prison for the eight counts he was convicted of, which Wagstaffe says is a reasonable sentence, with or without the additional convictions.
California
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Brenda Power: Botox behind bars and no jail terms for financial crime - radical ways to shake up our broken prison system

A detective garda who brutally assaulted his wife in front of their young children walked free from court without a custodial sentence, raising serious concerns about justice.
Law
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Garda jailed for a year over attack on teenager released after less than a month

A garda was sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting a teenager but was released after less than a month.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
Law
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

'Doubts' D.A. Heads for Hills

Matlin was the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar and the only hearing-impaired Oscar winner when she was honored at the age of 21 for her first screen role in the 1987 movie "Children of a Lesser God."
LA real estate
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Man Who Broke Into Jail

Lieutenant Thomas Conrad was standing in a control room in Nashville's new central jail when he noticed something off with one of the key rings hanging on the wall. It was midday on December 30, 2019, and in two weeks the still empty jail would take in about seven hundred inmates. While contractors were finishing their work, Conrad, a senior correctional officer with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, was organizing equipment: handheld radios, handcuffs, and keys.
US news
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

'Ringleader' of Antioch PD text scandal sentenced to 4 years in prison after accepting plea deal

Former Antioch police officer Eric Allen Rombough was sentenced to over four years in prison for civil rights violations and conspiracy.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
#prison-education
Law
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Therapy, remorse: A look at how 'monster' child molester got parole and new efforts to alter law

He abused these children horrifically. He stole their childhoods. Someone that does these type of things, they don't deserve a second chance in life.
California
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Do rehabilitation programs in prison help, both legally and personally? amNewYork

RDAP is a voluntary program that lasts between nine and 12 months (ordinarily, it requires roughly 38 weeks to complete in five-day workweeks, three-hour-a-day segments). The 500-hour program strives to educate inmates on the dangers of addiction. Most importantly, relapse prevention is stressed with the goal of helping inmates during post-release stay clean and sober to avoid reoffending. Congress appropriates more than $100 million annually for RDAP.
Public health
Law
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
Social justice
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Real Public Safety Comes from Support, Not Jail Cells

Systematic disinvestment in neighborhoods, not juvenile justice reform, drives youth violence by removing supportive resources and trusted adults.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Minor loophole: NYC Council bill could prevent 'young people' who commit crimes from getting arrested

A far-left Brooklyn pol is hoping the third time's a charm with socialist Zohran Mamdani now NYC mayor as she pushes legislation that could give "young people" carte blanche to commit crimes without fear of being arrested. The legislation, reintroduced for a third time on Jan. 29 by Democratic Councilwoman Crystal Hudson, would require that "young people" be "diverted" to "community-based organizations to receive services in lieu of criminal enforcement."
US politics
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: A California diversion program saved her from prison and dying young

Community-based diversion with behavioral health, job training, and supports can break cycles of trauma and incarceration and enable educational and professional recovery.
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children - Above the Law

Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

Drawing from years in public defense and her work co-founding Partners for Justice, she explains why the criminal legal system often punishes instability rather than crime - and how policy choices, not individual morality, frequently determine who enters the system.
Law
Law
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

People awaiting trial in Alameda County now have better access to resources

Alameda County launched an expanded pretrial services program connecting defendants awaiting trial to case managers and community resources to reduce recidivism.
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