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27 Apr The Justice System’s Approach to Domestic Violence May Be Harmful
Dual arrests have not shown to help make things safe for victims of domestic abuse. In many cases, it can make it more difficult to report domestic violence. That can lead to perpetuating cycles of abuse. The cycle of domestic violence victims feeling trapped by their abusers has the ability for reformation. Adding social workers to domestic situations and reallocating funds to programs that aid victims is a start. But too many laws that can harm the victims of domestic violence are still on the books across the country.
22 Mar Minneapolis to Pay $27 Million to George Floyd’s Family In Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged that officers Chavin, Thao, Lane, and Kueng violated Floyd's Fourth Amendment rights. It claimed that the officers used "unjustified, excessive, illegal and deadly force" during the arrest.
16 Mar Cost of Police Misconduct Strains Public Budgets, But Few Officers Face Real Accountability
Public demands for police accountability are high. Now, more than ever, Americans are aware just how much police misconduct costs taxpayers.
01 Mar EMU Launches Pilot Program for Formerly Incarcerated Students
Prisoners face many obstacles after release. For education, the EMU pilot program for formerly incarcerated students aims to change that.
01 Mar Rep. Stefanik Seeks to Keep COVID Vaccine from Vulnerable Prisoners
Not all lawmakers agree with President Biden's desire to give the COVID vaccine to vulnerable prisoners in state and federal prisons.
16 Feb Annual Prison Costs a Huge Part of State and Federal Budgets
Mass incarceration is a multifaceted issue that involves considerations including annual prison costs.
03 Feb Ann Arbor Prosecutor Makes Good on No Cash Bail Policy Promise
One Michigan prosecutor fulfilled his promise of eliminating the cash bail policy.
15 Jan Minimal Progress with Solitary Confinement in 2020
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in Decriminalizing Mental Illness, Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration, Prisons
While the end of 2019 held promise for solitary confinement reform, 2020 painted a less optimistic picture.
