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US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

Alleged Colorado attacker's family released after nearly a year in detention

Hayam El Gamal and her children were re-detained by ICE despite a judge's order against deportation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
8 hours ago

The DOJ's Week Of Disaster - See Generally - Above the Law

Kash Patel faces backlash over defamation claims and legal actions against the Southern Poverty Law Center amid controversies involving the DOJ and the Fifth Circuit.
#murder
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

D4vd faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with potential life sentences or death penalty.
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

D4vd faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with potential life sentences or death penalty.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

The Trump administration is making it easier to deport DACA recipients, weakening protections for many immigrants.
#immigration
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 day ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center have no criminal record, raising concerns about oversight and conditions.
SF parents
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 day ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center have no criminal record, raising concerns about oversight and conditions.
SF parents
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Ex-GodSquad Leader Gets Three Years' Probation In Brooklyn

Edward Richard Hinds received three years of probation after pleading guilty to endangering a child's welfare, raising concerns about oversight in funded youth programs.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Ex-leader of Brooklyn anti-violence 'GodSquad' gets probation for child endangerment

Edward Richard Hinds was sentenced to three years of probation for endangering a child's welfare after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Ex-GodSquad Leader Gets Three Years' Probation In Brooklyn

Edward Richard Hinds received three years of probation after pleading guilty to endangering a child's welfare, raising concerns about oversight in funded youth programs.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Ex-leader of Brooklyn anti-violence 'GodSquad' gets probation for child endangerment

Edward Richard Hinds was sentenced to three years of probation for endangering a child's welfare after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Brooklyn teen charged with murder of 15-year-old boy at Queens playground

A Brooklyn teen has been arrested for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Queens, highlighting ongoing youth gun violence issues in New York City.
#california
fromKOMO
4 days ago
Public health

California moves toward banning 'predatory' social media for kids under 16

fromKqed
2 days ago
US politics

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
Public health
fromKOMO
4 days ago

California moves toward banning 'predatory' social media for kids under 16

California is advancing a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16 to combat addiction and mental health issues.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's publicly-funded preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California is considering a rule to collect data on civil arrests at courts to protect victims from immigration enforcement.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Man arrested on charges he tried to meet up with youth for sex

"In these encounters, suspects used sexually explicit language and/or sent graphic photos to undercover personnel. Once the suspects arrived at the agreed location, they were taken into custody."
SF parents
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

He raped young men & infected them with HIV. Now he's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Adam Hall was convicted of transmitting HIV and raping multiple young men, receiving a minimum 23-year life sentence.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Firing squads are back: Trump's DOJ revives rarely used execution method once limited to five states | Fortune

The Justice Department will allow firing squads and reauthorize pentobarbital for federal executions under the Trump administration's renewed push for capital punishment.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | We thought we were going to lose our home. Civil legal services saved it. | amNewYork

Civil legal services prevent unlawful evictions and protect tenants' rights, ensuring housing stability for working individuals and families.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
fromKqed
4 days ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
5 days ago
Mission District

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
California

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
California
fromMission Local
5 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
#el-salvador
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged members of notorious MS-13 gang

A Salvadoran court is conducting a mass trial of 486 alleged gang members under controversial emergency powers aimed at combating gang violence.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

El Salvador allows life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 for severe crimes amid ongoing state of emergency against crime.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged members of notorious MS-13 gang

A Salvadoran court is conducting a mass trial of 486 alleged gang members under controversial emergency powers aimed at combating gang violence.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

El Salvador allows life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 for severe crimes amid ongoing state of emergency against crime.
#trauma
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
SF parents
fromKqed
2 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
SF parents
fromKqed
2 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

D4vd charged with murder in slaying of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

D4vd, a singer, was charged with murder in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in his rental car.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed

I chose my friends poorly, and your friends have a tendency to rub off on you. And so I started making poor decisions. The next night I made a plan of how to do it, and I did it. And I didn't get caught doing it, [but] I got caught afterwards.
Arts
#justice-department
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
Law

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

The Justice Department seeks to oversee attorney discipline, raising concerns about accountability and independence in legal ethics.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US politics

DOJ's Own Watchdog Is Investigating How The Department Handled The Epstein Files

The Justice Department is under investigation for its handling of Epstein files and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

The Justice Department seeks to oversee attorney discipline, raising concerns about accountability and independence in legal ethics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

DOJ's Own Watchdog Is Investigating How The Department Handled The Epstein Files

The Justice Department is under investigation for its handling of Epstein files and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

Ice Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison | KQED

GEO Group opened the Golden State Annex in 2020, promising economic benefits to McFarland while complying with California's legal requirements for immigration detention facilities.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Teen boy held at young offenders' institute dies

The juvenile from HMP Feltham A, which holds children aged between 15 and 18 who are on remand or have been convicted, died in hospital on Monday.
UK news
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

A coordinated political effort is trying to erase LGBTQ+ youth. Here's what they say they need. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ youth are often overlooked in discussions about their experiences, prompting a rebranding to Glisten to better represent and support them.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NY's highest court questions whether state's proposed host homes program would be a shadow foster care' system | amNewYork

The Host Homes program faces skepticism due to lack of legal protections for parents and children, raising concerns about oversight and liability.
US news
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Ex-SFPD cop gets 8 years for 'horrific' child pornography offenses

A former San Francisco police officer was sentenced to over eight years in prison for distributing child pornography.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Superhighways for child sexual abuse': California lawmakers seek tougher rules for big tech

California lawmakers propose a bill to hold social media companies accountable for child sexual abuse material on their platforms.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Boy, 16, dies after being 'beaten to a pulp' at London young offenders' institution

A 16-year-old inmate died after allegedly being beaten at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution, raising serious concerns about prison safety and care.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

10 social workers on leave in Baby Jaxon case as NAACP files complaint against Santa Clara Co.

Ten social workers are on leave amid investigations into the death of two-year-old Baby Jaxon, raising concerns about child welfare practices in Santa Clara County.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago

Swedish government pushes ahead with plan to jail 13-year-old criminals

Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer stated, 'In reality, today's system fails to protect citizens from life-threatening violence, vindicate victims of crime or break destructive patterns that often surround these children.'
UK politics
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
LGBT

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Appeals court clears path to move trans women into men's prisons despite sexual assault risk

Transgender women inmates may be relocated to men's prisons following a federal appellate court ruling that reverses a lower court's decision.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
Law
fromKqed
3 days ago

Alameda County Public Defender: 'Right to Counsel Is Dead' | KQED

Public defenders in the Bay Area face rising case numbers without increased budgets, leading to ethical concerns and strained resources.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Oversight Committee Republicans Split' Over Whether Convicted Child Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Should Be Pardoned

Republicans are divided on pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell for her cooperation in the Epstein investigation, with strong opposition from Democrats.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

18, 19-year-old plead guilty in 2024 Dorchester killing

Two young men pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a Dorchester father while attempting to help his son.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
#domestic-violence
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Youth who killed his friend, sold heroin in custody and assaulted prison officer, court hears

A 16-year-old murderer should not receive a life sentence, despite committing further offenses in adult prison.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks 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.
SF parents
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

We Need to Tear Down the Adoption Industry

A US military raid in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a family, with conflicting accounts of the event and the fate of a missing infant.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Proposed bills to limit social media use for minors face criticism for potential civil rights violations and First Amendment concerns.
#child-abuse
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Baby Jaxon: San Jose teen charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin

A San Jose teen is charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 2-year-old cousin and foster brother.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Baby Jaxon: San Jose teen charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin

A San Jose teen is charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 2-year-old cousin and foster brother.
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Sex offender's appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference

Judge Edwards criticized a TD for praising Daniel Ramamoorthy while neglecting the victim and the nature of the crimes.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Murder Charge Added In Case of San Jose Toddler Who Died In Foster Care With Family Member

A teenager faces murder and assault charges in the death of his two-year-old cousin, raising concerns about Santa Clara County's child welfare system.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The Court held in an 8-1 decision that because conversion therapy often takes the form of talk therapy, Colorado's law amounts to a content-based restriction on speech and cannot survive First Amendment scrutiny.
LGBT
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Under the reform, courts must stop handing out such short prison terms other than in a number of specific or exceptional circumstances. MPs passed the measure as part of the government's plan to end the population crisis in prisons.
UK news
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Environmental volunteer gets a year in jail for trying to meet a minor for sex

Wenzlau will need to give his probation officer with any passwords for electronic devices when they check to ensure he doesn't contact minors. The plea bargain also requires Wenzlau's probation officer to approve anytime Wenzlau wants to use the internet, according to court records. Wenzlau also has to keep his browsing history for at least 4 weeks.
East Bay (California)
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Poet and children's defense advocate boosts off-ramps' in family court system | amNewYork

Jose Perez, a poet and activist who experienced foster care and incarceration, advocates for community-based programs and mentorship to break the foster care-to-prison pipeline.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Empathy and Juvenile Crime

Mirror neurons are specialized brain cells that fire during both performing and observing actions, forming the neurobiological basis of empathy and influencing human behavior and decision-making.
#juvenile-crime
#criminal-justice
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Report finds children with mental health diagnoses often incarcerated instead of getting treatment

"Prolonged Incarceration of Children Due to Mental Health Care Shortages,"
Mental health
fromNew York Post
2 months 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
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley families say CARE Court has failed them - San Jose Spotlight

I was very angry with the Legislature, with Gov. Newsom for not having the foresight to see basic assumptions that people are going to want treatment (is) not reality. The biggest problem is there is no teeth in CARE Court. It's not everyone's right to die on the street, and that's very well what might happen to my son.
SF parents
Law
from48 hills
1 month 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months 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.bbc.com
2 months ago

Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

Baby Victoria's body was found in a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023, after her parents concealed her birth and went on the run in an attempt to avoid contact with social services. Marten and Gordon, a convicted rapist, were both sentenced to 14 years for gross negligence manslaughter last year. The review, chaired by Sir David Holmes, sought to identify missed safeguarding opportunities, and to learn lessons from what the review called the "extreme case" of baby Victoria's death.
UK news
California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

A California school shooter may win release. Other young offenders know what he faces.

California's youth-sentencing laws assume teenagers think differently than adults, leading to resentencing that can transform de facto life sentences into juvenile-limited custody.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Bay Area must do better to protect our children

The community must shift investment from punishment to prevention, supporting youth with violence prevention, education, and safe public spaces.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'That man is a monster,' California serial child molester granted parole. Victims are outraged

A convicted child kidnapper and molester from Sacramento has been granted elderly parole and is expected to be released despite victims' objections.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Will California lawmakers break their promise to child sexual abuse survivors?

Tax dollars should fund children's education, not attorneys' fees in child sex abuse cases; AB 218 closed a loophole that let schools avoid civil liability.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

East Bay juvenile, 4 others arrested after police chase

A Vallejo vehicle pursuit resulted in recovery of three loaded firearms; five occupants detained, three juveniles, and two adults booked into Solano County custody.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
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