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This is amazing…. but why??…. Black women in positions of power within law bring invaluable perspectives, challenging systemic biases and enriching legal discourse. Their presence amplifies diverse voices, ensuring equitable representation and justice for marginalised communities. As trailblazers, they inspire future generations, breaking barriers and reshaping the legal landscape towards inclusivity and fairness. Their leadership fosters empathy, understanding, and intersectional approaches to law, addressing issues often overlooked or misunderstood. By championing equality and advocating for change, black women in law propel society towards greater social justice, embodying resilience, intellect, and the transformative power of representation in the pursuit of a more equitable world.🤍 #blackwomeninlaw #lawyer #supremecourt #lawyerlife

Another great article posted by the Director of Second Look Network at The Sentencing Project regarding use of clemency powers to address excessive sentences. The number of older people in State & Federal prisons is increasing faster than any other age group. How could anyone claim that the point of incarceration was to incapacitate the truly dangerous when there are more people older than 55 in US prisons than there are people in high crime range of 18-24? Geriatric healthcare in prison is both disgraceful and expensive. It costs on average, 3x more to incarcerate an older person than a younger one. National survey data according to the Prison Policy Initiative show that most victims support violence prevention, social investment, and alternatives to incarceration that address the root causes of crime, not more investment in carceral systems that cause more harm. Governor Andy Beshear could help alleviate the excessive costs mass incarceration has incurred on Kentucky as a proponent for second chances, and providing additional resources to protect public education and access to affordable healthcare-basic rights to the citizens of the Commonwealth. #SecondLookLaws #KyFreeKarenBrown

📑 Explore new insights in the Alliance for Youth Justice (AYJ)'s latest briefing paper on the experiences of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic young people transitioning to adulthood in the criminal justice system. 🔍 Delve into the findings here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3lZyt5k

The past two years have brought many changes for Daniel (’22) and Olivia (Gard ’21) Keene, including: ✔️ 2 LBC graduations ✔️ 2 police academy graduations ✔️ 1 wedding ✔️ 1 new house   Daniel and Olivia are both now serving as PA State Troopers. 🚔 To read more about their story, check out this blog: https://lnkd.in/eJ8tnEie

In the first part of this session, we will become acquainted with what ethical leadership entails and discuss three sets of decision-making skills ethical leaders can apply when faced with organizational challenges, whether they are systems-based or interpersonal. In the panel, we will do a deep dive into the various components that make up purpose, and our three amazing panelists will discuss through their own experiences how their personal sense of purpose relates to the shaping of their professional identity and how they lead their respective organizations. It’s going to be a great session. #purpose #ethicalleadership #leadership Emory University Emory University School of Law 

Another great article posted by the Director of Second Look Network at The Sentencing Project regarding use of clemency powers to address excessive sentences. The number of older people in State & Federal prisons is increasing faster than any other age group. How could anyone claim that the point of incarceration was to incapacitate the truly dangerous when there are more people older than 55 in US prisons (165,000) than there are people in the high-crime range of 18-24? Geriatric healthcare in prison is both disgraceful and expensive. It costs on average, 3x more to incarcerate an older person than a younger one. Governor Andy Beshear could help alleviate the excessive costs mass incarceration has incurred on Kentucky as a proponent for second chances, and providing additional resources to protect public education and access to affordable healthcare-basic rights to the citizens of the Commonwealth. #SecondLookLaws #FreeKarenBrown  

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The Connelly case verdict is in – learn how this ruling drives the need for properly structured buy-sell agreements. https://lnkd.in/gAb3PuR3

Did you know that in 2022, tragically, over 49,000 lives were lost to suicide? Shockingly, a significant number were individuals aged 25-44, predominantly of Caucasian descent. This includes my father, a retired police sergeant, who, like over 50% of others, used a firearm to end his life. While there are interventions, therapies, and medications that can help prevent suicide, it's time we shift our focus. Let's open up conversations about adverse childhood experiences, the crucial nature of healthy caregiver attachment during infancy, and the traumas that precede joining professions like law enforcement. Do we need to emphasize the importance of discussing well-being, fostering healthy connections with peers, family, and spirituality, or reaching out to 988? Of course! As you share your present struggles, also bravely recount the challenges you have overcome in the past, no matter how many years have elapsed. As a suicide loss survivor, I strongly believe that together, through open dialogue and understanding, we can strive to prevent such heartbreaking losses. Jason M. Palamara and I are grateful to Dianne Bernhard for contributing to our new book, Living Blue. #vicarioustrauma #compassionfatigue #lawenforcementtraining #policechief #police

Fantastic news! #Regent #RegentLaw