Sentences with phrase «in justice reform»

If we can not talk to one another and we do not consider «non-lawyers» able to» understand» our issues, how can we expect to know how to begin the public engagement in justice reform that the NSRLP is lobbying for?

In many previous Slaw posts I have mentioned my keen interest in justice reform — particularly for families.

I invite those of you who see yourselves reflected in the list above to consider getting involved in justice reform efforts — there are many opportunities available!

Cuomo is considering including the measure in a justice reform package he is set to unveil on Wednesday in his State of the State / budget address.

Not exact matches

The Eastern State Penitentiary, for instance, «actually has become this hub of academic [activity],» said Lauren - Brooke Eisen, senior counsel in the justice program at the Brennan Center for Justice, a New York think tank promoting criminal justice justice program at the Brennan Center for Justice, a New York think tank promoting criminal justice Justice, a New York think tank promoting criminal justice justice reform.

«Given some of his past statements and his staunch opposition to immigration reform, I am very concerned about what he would do with the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice and want to hear what he has to say,» incoming Democratic Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York said in a statement.

With more than 40 years of experience helping restore men and women behind bars, Prison Fellowship advocates for federal and state criminal justice reforms that transform those responsible for crime, validate victims, and encourage communities to play a role in creating a safe, redemptive, and just society.

Jacobs: Former police commissioner Charles Ramsey implemented a lot of reforms towards police - involved shootings in the department after the Department of Justice released that study a few years ago.

Candidate Hillary now talks up the need for criminal justice reform to undo the 1994 crime bill her husband championed; decries the wages on American workers of NAFTA and subsequent free - trade deals he ushered in; and calls for cracking down on a financial sector he helped deregulate.

Clinton, a former secretary of state and U.S. senator, decried the spate of shootings, including the most recent murders of police in Baton Rouge, and she called for criminal justice reform.

«The determination of the PSD - led government to charge ahead with the contentious criminal justice reform in disregard of widespread public discontent and political opposition sets a scene for tumultuous period ahead, highlighting a risk of further deteriorating operating environment,» Andrius Tursa, advisor on central and eastern European issues at Teneo Intelligence said in a note last week.

That means end - to - end reform in our criminal justice system, not half measures, but a full commitment with real follow - through.

In an op - ed for The New York Times, Marc Mauer, executive director of the Sentencing Project, and David Cole, a professor of law and public policy at Georgetown University, write that many liberals and conservatives alike acknowledge the US criminal justice system needs reform.

Laura, a Yale - trained lawyer, has often taken the lead on the foundation's criminal justice work, helping to orchestrate a groundbreaking left - right coalition last year to advance reform proposals in Washington, among other things.

20.02.18... The Estonian state needs to understand the necessity of a state reform that would cut the number of officials exercising public authority by half, prominent lawyer and former Minister of Justice Jüri Raidla said in a speech at a meeting dedicated to the centennial of the Republic of Estonia on Monday.

He is actively involved and coordinates various projects in the sphere of reforms (eGov / GovTech and eServices, e-Prozorro, Blockchain eAuction, administrative services, GPU, NABU, Ministries of Justice, Social Policy, Agropolitics, Kyiv and Odesa OSA).

Andy Brenner, head of international fixed income securities at National Alliance Securities, said in a note that the hiring of a special prosecutor «and talk about obstruction of justice being an impeachable offense» could push back efforts to enact Trump's tax reform and fiscal stimulus proposals for months.

By investing in pioneering individuals, non-profits and mission driven companies who dare to re-imagine the possible, PSF has helped to bring about important breakthroughs — from cancer research and small scale agriculture to criminal justice reform and educational opportunities for young people in communities around the world.

He has a particular interest in legal philosophy, societal reform, and justice.

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In recent weeks, racial justice activists and civil rights groups have noted that gun violence in black communities, rather than inspiring reform legislation or prompting national outcry, is often framed as the result of black people being unable to control themselveIn recent weeks, racial justice activists and civil rights groups have noted that gun violence in black communities, rather than inspiring reform legislation or prompting national outcry, is often framed as the result of black people being unable to control themselvein black communities, rather than inspiring reform legislation or prompting national outcry, is often framed as the result of black people being unable to control themselves.

Baltimore has made incremental progress reforming its police department under its year - old consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, but is still far from where it needs to be and faces significant technological hurdles in getting there, city...

For years, trade and justice activists have proposed renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement to address some of the deal's most damaging features: for example, by removing the anti-democratic investor - state dispute settlement provisions of Chapter 11, linking trade benefits to genuine protections for human and labour rights (all the more important given the deteriorating democratic situation in Mexico), and establishing a continent - wide strategy for auto investment and production. We were always told that renegotiating NAFTA was a pipe dream: it would not be possible to open the text and get all three countries on board with reforms, no matter how legitimate the concerns.

Passage of implementing legislation for the Constitution Reform to Mexico's labour justice system has been delayed beyond the February 24 deadline as political parties jockey for advantage in the midst of an election campaign and NAFTA negotiations.

The Prison Reform Trust has said children in care in England and Wales aged 10 - 17 are five times more likely enter the criminal justice system than other children of their age.

Before he became Pope, he oversaw a tightening of procedures and reform of the way that the Vatican deals with sexual abuse cases that come to it in order to deal with more cases, more efficiently and with greater justice for the victims.

The spirit of Reform says, in essence, that no such strongholds should be placed beyond the possibility of revision should justice require it.

Ranking highest in the survey were ecology, criminal - justice reform, mental health, freedom of expression, and Third World development.

The prophets were the mouthpiece of YHWH in the concern for social justice and humanitarianism, and pioneered the way for all subsequent social reform.

They also hoped to build indigenous roots for them in the various religions and cultures of India by reforming them from within and also by legal intervention and developing a composite culture supportive of a State which is common to all peoples living in India equally and a modernized society with dignity and justice for all.

Unless Christians recognize that structures can work iniquity as well as justice, they will wash their zeal in frustration as they try to reform American society by reforming individuals.

There is a clear demand on the part of the Christians in India to work for economic justice especially in view of the swifter and greater marginalization of the poor as a result of economic reforms under globalization.

To be successful in addressing issues of justice, land reforms must be accompanied by the development of «infrastructures» such as credit for the poor, agricultural extension services, conservation education, and supportive industrial development.

Christians can disagree about the use of drugs like marijuana and their legal status, but we should be united in our agreement that the criminal justice system needs to be reformed.

As Paul Markhan wrote in an excellent essay about the phenomenon, young people who identify with this movement have grown weary of evangelicalism's allegiance to Republican politics, are interested in pursuing social reform and social justice, believe that the gospel has as much to do with this life as the next, and are eager to be a part of inclusive, diverse, and authentic Christian communities.

Tens of thousands of Nicaraguans have joined a march for «Peace and Justice» called by the Catholic Church, the second massive demonstration in less than a week following a wave of deadly protests against social security reforms.

While Calvin seems to see more clearly than Luther the need for reforming the orders of the world guided by love and justice, both Reformers see the organization of society in terms which we know are far too simple in the light of the later history of democratic forms of political life.

Reform Judaism (known in Europe as Liberal Judaism) seeks to preserve the basic moral precepts of the Torah and other ethical aspects of Jewish tradition — including a passionate concern for social justice.

In Luther there is the danger of complacency about the established order, and a deflection of the Christian from radical reforming improvements in the struggle for justicIn Luther there is the danger of complacency about the established order, and a deflection of the Christian from radical reforming improvements in the struggle for justicin the struggle for justice.

Jonathan Holmes is an advocate for criminal justice reform and antiracism in Chicago.

The controversial «Note on financial reform from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace» makes the international financial crisis, still unfolding around us in slow motion, the occasion for a renewed call for a «global political authority.»

The scandal there could open a historic chapter in the abuse crisis, church watchers say, changing the way the American criminal justice system deals with church abuse and challenging the church's claims that that reforms adopted in the wake of the Boston scandal have largely rooted out abuse.

Bailey - Chapman previously served as vice president for strategic alliances at the DCI Group and began her career in advocacy working for the Center for Individual Freedom, Americans for Tax Reform and the Institute for Justice.

Moore has become a constant and important voice in the conversation about criminal justice reform, especially among professional athletes.

It aligns with Kaepernick's commitment to helping fund reform in the criminal justice arena, which is one of many efforts he supports.

In a week, they will spend their day off after the Eagles» Monday Night Football game against Washington at the Pennsylvania State Capitol advocating for criminal justice reform.

Passion, creative energy and persistence come together when Berkeley advocates and educators tackle food reform and food justice in the schools and in the neighborhoods.

The study was inspired by Oakland Superintendent Tony Smith's belief that «School food reform is not separate from school reform; it's part of the basic work we have to do in order to correct systemic justice, pursue equity, and give our children the best future possible.»

Cuomo has spoken in recent days both to Lynch as well as activists including Russell Simmons and Jay Z regarding potential reforms to the state's criminal justice system following the Garner case.

The governor reiterated that he's planning to introduce a «comprehensive package» of criminal justice reforms that «will restore and improve confidence» in the criminal justice system.