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In a recent article, «Evidence - Based Access to Justice ``, Laura Abel of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law highlights the lack of evidence - based approaches in evaluating access to justice initiatives in the civil justice system, and proposes that legal help lines and information centres could be measured in terms of a demonstrable impact on the ability of a self - represented litigant to manage — and win — a case.

Edwina G. Mendelson was appointed Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives in July 2017.

As I sat in the auditorium full of law school administrators and legal service providers at my first Annual Law School Access to Justice Conference, I anticipated a long day of theoretical discussions about diversifying the profession and getting law schools more involved in access to justice initiatives in New York State.

Gantz» department serves to support, promote, and further all access to justice initiatives in the commonwealth — and its new director brings a passion for service to the position.

The church coordinated not only Foster the City but also other social justice initiatives in the surrounding neighborhoods.

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In April 2014, the Justice Department announced a new clemency initiative to prioritize applications from people who would have been gotten much shorter sentences if they were convicted today, among other criteria.

Successive administrations followed with major initiatives in trying to broaden land ownership, sometimes getting embroiled in political battles and important issues of justice.8

Second, in response to both the biblical concern for justice and the problems of resources and energy, actively support international, national and local initiatives to conserve energy and resources and to reduce poverty and injustice.

It is in this global context that the people takes initiatives for economic justice, for direct participation and intervention in the market process, and for economic actions for sustainable life.

«Incalculable and unaccountable», I say, for the narratives constantly betray a baffled wonderment; but not magical or irrational, because they are congruous with the account which Jesus gave of the character of God: the «Father in heaven», who is «good» with a goodness beyond justice, (Mark 10:18; Matthew 5: 45; Luke 6: 35; Matthew 20: 1 - 15) supported by sufficient power; (Mark 10: 27, 14:36) and who persistently takes the initiative in giving good gifts to His creatures.

In this global context the people must take initiatives for economic justice, for direct participation and intervention in the market process, and for economic actions for sustainable lifIn this global context the people must take initiatives for economic justice, for direct participation and intervention in the market process, and for economic actions for sustainable lifin the market process, and for economic actions for sustainable life.

On 16th October 1988, the Federal Minister for Justice announced the establishment of a National Committee on Violence, a joint Commonwealth - State initiative with a wide - ranging brief «to inquire into and report on violent crime and violence generally in Australian society (and) recommend preventive strategies.»

(Though we need to note that while the Bible speaks consistently for justice and for siding with the poor it offers little that is unambiguous about policy and strategy for achieving it - another example of how God gives plenty of scope to us to participate in creation - redemption by using our imagination and initiative!)

In the age of celebrity activism, social justice and a renewed passion by the Church to get involved in practical outreach initiatives, it's easy to be overwhelmed with where to.In the age of celebrity activism, social justice and a renewed passion by the Church to get involved in practical outreach initiatives, it's easy to be overwhelmed with where to.in practical outreach initiatives, it's easy to be overwhelmed with where to...

However, Colorado and Washington have legalized it at the state level through ballot initiatives and been successful in implementing it because the Justice Department has refused to intervene.

Also at 11 a.m., NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray will announce a groundbreaking new initiative to intervene in and reduce domestic violence in the five boroughs, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 524 West 59th St., 9th Floor Conference Room, Manhattan.

PROPOSAL 13: Launch a «Right Priorities» initiative to further New York's status as a national leader in criminal justice and re-entry reforms.

Jeffries called for the Democratic National Committee to give Gov. Andrew Cuomo a chance to address the nation at its convention in July, despite an escalating Justice Department investigation into one of the governor's key economic development initiatives and one of his closest aides.

Without these strategic announcements, it's likely some of the governor's proposals — like, say, the broadband initiative or the juvenile justice piece — would have received just a line here or there in many media reports.

The 11th preview from the Opportunity Agenda came in the form of a 176 - page report from the governor's Commission on Youth, Public Safety and Justice, appointed as part of a Cuomo initiative from his 2014 State of the State address to examine how the state treats 16 and 17 - year - old offenders.

The City Council today voted to create a new «Office of Civil Justice» to better connect plaintiffs in housing and immigration court with attorneys — an initiative Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito has dubbed «the people's law firm.»

Rose Pierre - Louis, commissioner of the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence, said the city already implemented several services to help victims — including starting the city's first anti-stalking initiative last year — and the opening of the Family Justice Center will put them all in one spot.

The U.S. Department of Justice has reported that youths held in adult facilities are five times more likely to be sexually assaulted and Building Blocks for Youth, an initiative to promote a fair juvenile justice system, has said youths in those facilities are twice as likely to be injured by prisonJustice has reported that youths held in adult facilities are five times more likely to be sexually assaulted and Building Blocks for Youth, an initiative to promote a fair juvenile justice system, has said youths in those facilities are twice as likely to be injured by prisonjustice system, has said youths in those facilities are twice as likely to be injured by prison staff.

Timoner has launched several community organizing and social justice initiatives at CBE, including a Dismantling Racism Team that was part of the successful campaign to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility in New York.

A new joint report from the Vera Institute of Justice and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge initiative says that women locked in local jails are now the fastest growing incarcerated population in the nation.

Speaking at a sensitization and engagement initiative held at Abule Egba Secretariat of Lagos State branch of NURTW, Coordinator of Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), an agency under the State's Ministry of Justice, Titilola Vivour - Adeniyi said the decision of government to partner with the association was in line with the mandate of the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode to explore all available channels to rid the State the menace.

ALBANY, NY (05/04/2012)(readMedia)-- Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will speak at public hearings on a new juvenile justice initiative being billed as «reform,» but which, in reality, will put youths and the community at risk.

ALBANY, NY (05/02/2013)(readMedia)-- In the wake of an explosive expose by the New York Daily News about the abysmal failure of the state Close to Home juvenile justice reform program, CSEA can only say repeated warnings about the initiative were ignored.

Among the cash that's most at risk is $ 156 million in anti-terror money for the NYPD under the urban areas security initiative, and $ 9 million in Department of Justice grants, according to City Controller Scott Stringer.

The SAMSHA grant, totaling $ 971,736 over a three - year period, will also support personnel, training and other needs related to the development of a peer mentor initiative to help military veterans enrolled in the County's drug treatment court programs re-adjust to civilian life and get back on track, as well as efforts to increase participation rates in court - mandated treatment programs among justice - involved veterans.

The 11th preview from the Opportunity Agenda came in the form of a 176 - page report from the governor's Commission on Youth, Public Safety and Justice, appointed as part of a Cuomo initiative from his 2014 State of the State address.

By getting involved in your local Green chapter and online, we will elect more officials, run more ballot initiatives, be visibly in solidarity with justice movements, achieve ballot access quickly, and be a network of communities resisting two - party electoral oppression.

County Executive Picente said «This initiative is an unprecedented step in reforming juvenile justice in Oneida County and the State of New York.

Inaugurating the centre located in Gwmna Awan General Hospital, Kakuri Kaduna, the state Attorney - General and Commissioner for Justice, Mrs Amina Sijuwade, said the development was the initiative of the Justice Reform Committee.

After developing a diversity and inclusion initiative at the National Institute of Justice — the science agency of the U.S. Department of Justice — she began working full - time with AAAS in March.

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This is just one example of how Statistics Without Borders and the AAAS On - call Scientists initiative are applying scientific methods, knowledge, and tools in one substantive area — understanding and addressing disparities in access to justice — and the service of human rights.

It is a new initiative of the Justice and the Law Society that aims to provide a platform for discussion of legal issues, the interaction between law and social justice and students» experiences in legal work experience, pro bono work and Justice and the Law Society that aims to provide a platform for discussion of legal issues, the interaction between law and social justice and students» experiences in legal work experience, pro bono work and justice and students» experiences in legal work experience, pro bono work and beyond.

(Washington, D.C., June 5, 2013) Kerry Kennedy, president of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights (RFK Center), announced the launch of a groundbreaking new initiative of the RFK Center, RFK Project SEATBELT: a comprehensive set of evidence - based tools, developed in partnership with the Making Caring Common Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, to help schools, parents, and communities prevent bullying before it starts.

The Civil Rights Project at Harvard is an interdisciplinary initiative engaged in assessing the prospects for justice and equal opportunity under the law for racial and ethnic minorities in the United States.

The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University (CRP) is an interdisciplinary initiative committed to mobilizing the resources of Harvard and the broader research community in support of the struggle for racial and ethnic justice.

Duhon has directed higher - education service - learning programs, taught at the high school and college levels, and led and collaborated on several community, social justice, and faith - based initiatives in New York and Cleveland.

We see it in important initiatives such as iCivics, where Supreme Court Justice Emeritus Sandra Day O'Connor has led a national movement to use gaming to teach civics, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, where simulations are demonstrating how role - playing games can bring the legislative process to life for kids.

The bill specifies that an SEA may use grant funds for pay - for - success initiatives or to provide targeted services for youth you have come in contact with both the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system.

Nina Salomon is a Project Manager in the Corrections and Reentry division at the CSG Justice Center, where she oversees the Improving Outcomes for Youth initiative, supporting states develop, adopt, and implement legislative reforms to improve outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice Justice Center, where she oversees the Improving Outcomes for Youth initiative, supporting states develop, adopt, and implement legislative reforms to improve outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice justice system.

From makerspaces and outdoor learning to restorative justice practices and instructional rounds, school leaders are charged with responding to today's realities — shifting demographics, technological advances, and new policies and initiatives — all in ways that keep students» well - rounded learning experiences at the center.

Dynasti Hunt is the VP, Talent at EducationSuperHighway, where she leads all Talent initiatives, primarily focused on developing ESH's amazing team and ensuring they have all of the support needed to be change makers in the social justice community.

California Chief Justice and Chair of the Judicial Council Tani Cantil - Sakaute launched a Keep Kids in School and Out of Court initiative in 2014 and sent a letter to Juvenile Court judges.

In October, the White House and four federal agencies — Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Justice — launched the cross sector Every Student, Every Day initiative with a goal of reducing chronic absenteeism by 10 percent a year.

As WCCUSD adopts Common Core standards, pivots from wilful defiance suspensions to trauma - informed restorative justice, deploys an expensive 1 - to - 1 technology initiative, and uses data to hone daily instruction, well - designed PD will strengthen teachers» practice in these and other areas that demand continuing professional growth.