The Transformative Power of Rehabilitation in Criminal Justice
Rehabilitation in criminal justice is a concept that denotes a variety of methods aimed at reintegrating offenders into society by encouraging personal transformation and growth. At its core, it seeks to address the root causes of criminal behavior, offering those who’ve made mistakes a second chance to live productive, lawful lives. In this article, we […]
Prosecutorial Misconduct
“The prosecutor has more control over life, liberty and reputation than any other person in America.” – Former U.S. Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson
Unlawful Pretrial Detention
“One of the most obvious and egregious forms of unjust detainment is detention without trial.”
“Bail reform is working. Why are Democrats running away from it?”
“Scrapping bail for low-level offenses has proved that you can maximize freedom while not endangering public safety.”
“Criminal Justice Reform That Prioritizes Public Safety Is Bipartisan—and Winning | Opinion”
“Public safety remained one of the most pressing issues in the midterm elections, and much has been written about how tough-on-crime tactics lost.”
“For the exonerated, compensation is a battle for stability and dignity”
“Currently, 38 states plus the District of Columbia have statutes to compensate exonerees for their wrongful convictions, but the process can take years and varies across states.”
“Anti-Bail Activist Attorneys Seek Court Order to End Felony Pretrial Detentions in Harris County”
“Activist attorneys want a federal judge to enjoin the sheriff and county from following state law on detention of felony suspects in Harris County.”
“Christmas bailouts by Meek Mill, bail funds bring Philadelphians home for the holiday”
“‘No one should have to spend the holidays in jail simply because they can’t afford bail,’ Meek Mill said in a statement, ‘and no child should be without their parents during this time.'”
“I Spent 25 Years in Prison for Marijuana Charges. Biden’s Pardon Is Not Enough”
“…this pardon will not do anything for the thousands in city jails, county jails, or state penitentiaries. Those incarcerated on these local levels are not benefiting from this pardon.”
“Cannabis Measures That Passed The Midterms That You Might Not Know About”
“There were several important, albeit lesser known, ballot measures that passed during the midterms that each help to end the prohibition and criminalization of marijuana in the US. Here’s what you may have missed.”
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