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🙉 See No Justice, Hear No Justice! For those tuned in and watching last night’s first televised debate of the election campaign, you would have noted that no mention was made of the justice system or the state it’s in. The justice system, unlike education, defence, or the NHS, sits within a non-protected department and is likely to see further cuts to its funding. This cannot be right when our prisons are overcrowded, unprecedented backlogs of cases are waiting to be heard in our courts and tribunals—running into tens of thousands—court buildings are crumbling, and there is an increasing inability to access justice or exercise your legal rights. Whichever party wins the next general election, the choices the next government will face are stark, but not investing in or talking about the justice system or protecting it from more cuts further diminishes all of our legal rights, our safety and liberty. #legalrights #AccesstoJustice #Justice #investinjustice

Exposing Injustices in Missouri Department of Corrections: The Privileged get a Pass Join us as we shed light on the corrupt practices within the Missouri Department of Corrections. Learn about the unjust commutation of Britt Reed's sentence due to privilege and money. It's time to demand accountability. #MissouriDepartmentOfCorrections #ExposingInjustices #PrivilegedGetAPass #DemandAccountability #JusticeForAll #CorruptionExposed #CriminalJusticeSystem #InjusticeInPrisons #FightForJustice #EndCorruption

As the Arizona Legislative session draws down, Elijah O. recaps important private prison contract reform efforts in the state: The two bills would have allowed more competition from start-ups like Social Purpose Corrections and introduced performance-based contracts. Despite overwhelming public approval, the reforms faced a fierce lobbying effort and did not pass this session. Read more here, and follow us to support our fight for true competition and accountability in the contract corrections space: https://lnkd.in/eiFM8hfD #Azleg

How can the new government deliver the reform we so desperately need for our justice system? We’ve highlighted four key manifesto commitments, and shared some lessons from our powerful track record 🚀 From designing the #AlwaysHope approach, supporting young men with experience of care and custody, to working with communities to understand their views on violence, we know what it takes to deliver real change 🎯 Take a look at our letter to the Secretary of State for Justice: https://lnkd.in/eABsPQeb

The interesting thing about this article is the pointing out of the fact of the last two Presidents to implement meaningful prison reform. Both REPUBLICANS! Bush and Trump! https://lnkd.in/euZsFJyM

Think about this: Q. Why is Peter Navarro reporting to federal prison today for Contempt of Congress charges, when Hunter Biden and Erick Holder, who have been charged with Contempt of Congress, are still walking free? A. All Contempt of Congress charges are executed for follow-up and incarceration by the DOJ. Today, who owns the DOJ? The Obama 3.0 / Biden Admin. Hence, the two-tiered system of justice.

One of the many ways OPPAGA supports the Florida Legislature is by providing PolicyNotes, a weekly newsletter that details recent reports from across the country. PolicyNotes includes research relevant to various policy areas including criminal justice, education, government operations, and health and human services. If you are interested in receiving PolicyNotes, please subscribe here! https://lnkd.in/epHPy3xP #OPPAGA #stategovernment #publicpolicy 

Did you know? A national survey on restorative justice programs lists 407 operational programs in Canada, and only 27 of these do not serve youth. Discover more in the research: Restorative Justice Review: A Frame for Criminal Justice Transformation in Alberta. https://lnkd.in/ggd7ckwE #RestorativeJustice #YouthJustice #RJProgram

On March 29, 2024, President Biden issued a presidential proclamation marking April as Second Chance Month. Is your company re-entry friendly? Drop 👇 a comment below if so.   America was founded on the promise of new beginnings. During Second Chance Month, we recommit to building a criminal justice system that lives up to those ideals so that people returning to their communities from jail or prison have a fair shot at the American Dream.    Every year, more than 650,000 people are released from State and Federal prisons, some leaving with nothing more than a few dollars and a bus ticket to start their new lives. In total, over 70 million Americans have a criminal history record, which can make it hard to secure a steady job, safe housing, affordable health care, or a good education — all important things to have when trying to build a good life. Studies show that when these needs are met, we do not just empower formerly incarcerated people — we prevent crime and make our communities safer.   - JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.