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…and drawing to music and performance. He is an activist who hopes his work inspires dialogue about social, economic, and political issues, civil disobedience, and what it means to be…
…and drawing to music and performance. He is an activist who hopes his work inspires dialogue about social, economic, and political issues, civil disobedience, and what it means to be…
…root causes of crime, and there is no evidence that reforms led to increases in some types of crimes during the pandemic. “We have to stop pretending reform is the…
…underscores, by example, the vitally important leadership role of prosecutors in advancing fair and just practices and promoting safer and healthier communities. Click here to download a one-page overview regarding…
…communications strategist with extensive leadership experience in nonprofit communications and as an advocate for major reforms to the American criminal legal system. Christopher previously led the communications team at Alliance…
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…watch harm ripple through communities and exacerbate inequities into future generations.” As Pandemic Continues, Safe Injection Sites Could Save More Lives In this op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia District…
…everyone in our community…To prevent the rapid spread of COVID-19 in facilities under your federal control, we urge you to start commuting sentences immediately.” FJP Speaks Out in Support of…
…from individuals behind bars, their families and loved ones, and staff in these facilities. It underscores the human toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the tremendous anxiety and terror experienced…
…discourages victims and witnesses, both documented and undocumented, from coming forward to report crimes.” – Kings County (Brooklyn), NY District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Improving Justice System Responses to Individuals With…
…accountability, and stronger bonds of trust with communities. “The job of a district attorney… [is] more than simply punishing people who commit crimes. It requires engaging with communities to determine…
…the health and wellbeing of their entire community. https://vimeo.com/408661745 COVID-19 and Mass Incarceration: Key Resources AUG. 2020 – This selection of resources from around the nation features policy guidance for…
…it takes to build a justice system that lives up to the promises it was founded on.” To achieve public safety, invest in communities – not cages MARCH 21, 2023…
…Discovery practices have a profound effect on ensuring fair case outcomes, expeditious resolution of cases, enhanced police accountability, and compliance with constitutional mandates. This FJP “Issues at a Glance” brief…
…limited opportunities, and federal leadership is critical to ensuring that more people get the second chances they, their families, and their community deserve. “Providing second chances and setting people up…
…This FJP toolkit provides recommendations and useful resources for DAs interested in promoting compassionate, effective, and tested innovations and strategies to improve the justice system’s response to individuals with mental…
…court costs and fees perpetuates cycles of poverty, discrimination and punishment, which in turn degrade communities. We need them to stand up and protect young people and their futures, because…
…suggests strategies for strengthening community trust by improving the fairness of procedures that defendants and community members experience during a criminal investigation or prosecution. From simple measures such as using…
…sentences with their inaction and watch harm ripple through communities and exacerbate inequities into future generations.” As Pandemic Continues, Safe Injection Sites Could Save More Lives JULY 8, 2020 –…
…and their communities. “Prosecutors owe crime survivors and communities effective and equitable policies that unwind the harms of mass incarceration while making communities safer.” FJP Statement in Support of Universal…
…to address the unique challenges faced by children and teenagers for decades, devastating countless lives in the process. In the second video of our “Reform Makes Us Safer” series, elected…