Jan 14
Farmer Tony Martin became a focus of huge national debate after shooting dead a teenager who was burgling his home. The incident ignited a furore in Britain over issues such as rural crime and the rights to defend property. Many vigorously supported the then 54-year-old, but others dismissed him as a violent eccentric who chose …
Jul 22
A commission that was set up to propose ways for Florida to avoid convicting innocent people has finished its work. It came up with several concrete recommendations — mostly already proven effective in other states — but its major proposal boiled down to one word. Money. More specifically, the Florida Innocence Commission said the state’s …
Jul 21
ATLANTA — Despite the passage of comprehensive criminal justice reform this past legislative session, a bill to overhaul juvenile justice laws died. Critics cited concerns about total cost to implement it. The Special Council on Criminal Justice reform held its first meeting this week. The top priority is drafting a new juvenile justice reform bill.Republican …
Jul 16
- Crime down: For the second year in a row, the crime rate in Texas dropped “significantly,” according to a report from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crime rate in Texas fell 8.3 percent in 2011 – a year when the incarceration rate dropped 1.45 percent as well. This demonstrates that the crime rate …
Jul 16
A Creative Presentation and Discussion About Women Transitioning from Prison Monday, July 30, 2012 6:30 – 8:30 PM Central United Methodist Church 503 Mitchell St Atlanta, GA 30314 Register at: Complicated Freedom Sponsored by Alpha and Omega Society, Inc. Anika A Jones, EdD, MDiv Connecting the community and the congregation For more information email: alphaandomegasociety@gmail.com Share via email
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