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Thank you to all the attendees and speakers for joining us in the annual NCJA Virtual Public Policy Summit yesterday. Your insightful contributions and engaging discussions across the criminal justice system will help inform and foster more conversations and change. We look forward to seeing you next year! #CJSummit #CJPolicy #NCJAPolicySummit #PublicPolicy

How to Reform the Criminal Justice System 1. #CriminalJusticeReform 2. #SystemicIssues 3. #FairnessInJustice 4. #PublicSafetyMatters 5. #TechAndTelecom 6. #EducationMatters 7. #SportsForAll 8. #HealthAndWellness 9. #EntertainmentIndustry 10. #HistoryMatters

PUBLIC FEEDBACK NEEDED! Justice Counts is now collecting public feedback on proposed Tier 2 Metrics! These metrics, developed by experts from across the criminal justice field, will empower decision-makers and the public to have real insights into their criminal justice system. These cross-system metrics focus on 6 criminal justice system sectors. Learn more and leave your feedback now: https://buff.ly/3WNmEj0

RJ can be a powerful process in allowing voices to be heard and understood. A much underused and misunderstood powerful process.

Cancellation reports of criminal cases must be sent through the Superintendent of Police, as mandated by Rule 24.7 of the Police Rules, 1934. This procedure ensures fairness and impartiality in the investigation process, preventing malpractice and arbitrariness. While the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) does not explicitly address cancellation of cases, Section 173(3) grants magistrates inherent power to cancel cases. Despite the introduction of the Police Order, 2002 and subsequent amendments, Rule 24.7 remains in force, emphasizing the exclusive authority of the Superintendent of Police in submitting cancellation reports. The recent Police Order (Amendment) Act, 2013, introduced supervisory officers like Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to enhance oversight on investigations, but the authority to send cancellation reports still rests with the Superintendent of Police. This distinction is underscored by the mandatory language of Rule 24.7, reinforcing the legislature's intent for its strict adherence. Overall, adherence to procedural rules ensures the effective functioning and integrity of the criminal justice system. #wakalatonline

In case you missed it: A new State of the Criminal Justice System report is now available: https://lnkd.in/gNz73U8N This publication looks at the performance of the youth criminal justice system, from 2017 to 2022. Last year, Justice Canada updated the State of the Criminal Justice System Dashboard to include statistics and information on youth experiences with the criminal justice system. Explore the data here: https://lnkd.in/gNVAmAtg For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gX56MhSU Monitoring and reporting on the performance of the criminal justice system is critical to understanding how the system is achieving its objectives. The State of the Criminal Justice System is an ongoing initiative that promotes accountability and transparency of the system.

🌟 New Blog Post from TWG🌟 We're thrilled to share our latest blog post that delves deep into the heart of Criminal Justice Reform. This comprehensive piece explores the multifaceted approach needed to balance justice, security, and fairness in our society. 🏛️👥🔍 In this article, we dissect the complexities of: Upholding the Rule of Law: Discover how we can maintain order while ensuring justice is served fairly. 📜⚖️ Protecting Our Officers: Learn about the measures we advocate for to keep our law enforcement safe while they protect us. 🛡️🚔 Trauma-Informed Policing: Understand the importance of addressing the psychological impact of crime on both victims and law enforcement. 🧠💙 TWG's Vision for Reform: Get insights into how TWG is leading the charge in reforming the criminal justice system for a better tomorrow. 🌐💼 👉 Click here to see how we can work together to foster a justice system that is equitable, effective, and empathetic: https://lnkd.in/en5n6qzX Let's join forces to champion a cause that affects us all. Your voice matters in this crucial conversation! 🗣️🤲 #CriminalJusticeReform #RuleOfLaw #CommunitySafety #TWG #LawEnforcement #JusticeSystem #Reform #Innovation #Collaboration #Empathy #Equity

Happening today: Our conversation on communication, strategy, and data around criminal justice reform. I hope you'll join!

NEW SOLICITATION: ICJR Program This program supports efforts to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law, and to seek autonomy for victims. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdqMPz-M

You found us! Welcome! We'd love for you to help convince #newyorkstate lawmakers to re-examine the well-intentioned but flawed criminal justice reforms that began in 2018/2019 and have had negative #publicsafety impacts. Our current initiative focuses on establishing "risk of public safety" and "repeat offender" standards under bail reform. These would authorize judges to detain accused offenders long enough to intervene and redirect their lives with appropriate social/family/addiction/counseling services, counseling, job development, etc. We are also urging #newyork state legislators to write/rewrite "clean law" statutes so that anyone can understand them—whether defendant or victim, police officer or concerned citizen, prosecutor or defense attorney, judge or jury. Lastly, we oppose "elder parole," which, as proposed, makes any inmate over age 55 with 15 years of their sentence served eligible for parole regardless of their crime. Originating in the Greater #RochesterNY and #fingerlakesregion, we have chapters in Niagara, Erie, Onondaga Counties, the Mohawk Valley, and the Capital-Albany region. As our initiative grows, we plan efforts in other areas of the state, including #NYC and beyond. The CSC brings diverse opinions, positions, concerns, interests, and advocacies together to find legislative common ground to improve public safety in ALL our communities. Our consortium is inclusive. Our membership reflects a cross-section of our communities: crime victims, clergy, business people, community groups, law enforcement, local government, medical and legal professionals, and private citizens. Please follow us on Facebook. We're on Instagram at "csc_ny" You can also find us on X/Twitter @CSC_NY Our website: ourconsortiumny.com We appreciate your interest and input.