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Glenn Martin, a criminal justice reform advocate and founder of JustLeadershipUSA, who is also a member of Lippman's commission, was imprisoned for six years.

Martin is a national leader and criminal justice reform advocate who spent six years in New York prisons.

New York, NY — The Green Party is pleased to announce criminal justice reform advocate Akeem Browder is seeking the Green Party line in this year's New York City mayoral race.

Raising the age of criminal responsibility has stalled in the Legislature over the last several years as juvenile justice reform advocates push the state to become one of the last to treat 16 and 17 - year - olds as juveniles in most criminal proceedings.

At 9:30 a.m., criminal justice reform advocates and public defenders for #FairFares announce a series of speak - outs across NYC in support of Fair Fares, ahead of the final NYC Council Transportation Committee budget hearing, outside City Hall R subway stop, Manhattan.

Cuomo and criminal justice reform advocates said that local district attorneys have a natural conflict of interest when it comes to investigating the police because the two agencies work so closely together to gain convictions.

Benjamin, Lancman Propose Strategy to Close Rikers in Three Years Standing with community leaders and criminal justice reform advocates, Democratic nominee for State Senate Benjamin and Council Member Lancman outline three - point strategy to close Rikers Island in three years; proposal -LSB-...]

At noon, Sen. Jesse Hamilton and Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright will host a press conference with public defenders and criminal justice reform advocates, Franklin Ave Subway Station, Eastern Pkwy & Franklin Ave, Brooklyn.

It could be seen as a big win for Schneiderman: He asked Cuomo for the designation in December, shortly after the no - bill from the Garner grand jury, and aligned himself closely with criminal justice reform advocates, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, as they pushed for a response.

Providing educational support for inmates in prison can help to reduce recidivism, criminal justice reform advocates have argued.

Standing with community leaders and criminal justice reform advocates, Democratic nominee for State Senate Benjamin and Council Member Lancman outline three - point strategy to close Rikers Island in three years; proposal would expedite Lippman Commission recommendations through aggressive Rikers population reduction objectives, improved pre-trial and casework handling

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders rush to deliver an on - time budget, criminal justice reform advocates aren't holding out hope that any of their major legislative priorities will be included in the final document.

For years, criminal justice reform advocates have said that non-violent drug offenders should be referred to treatment rather than sent to jail.

Criminal justice reform advocates say the strategy leads to the types of confrontations that Garner, who was being questioned for selling illegal cigarettes, faced.

For school reformers and criminal justice reform advocates, tackling the solidarity mindsets of the teaching and law enforcement professions is critical to the systemic overhauls of both sectors.

Again, school reformers must work harder on these fronts, while criminal justice reform advocates should work on such efforts within law enforcement.

The uproar over the murders of black men such as Michael Brown and Eric Garner by police officers are leading criminal justice reform advocates to push legislatures and governors to enact new policies, including the creation of independent prosecutors for cases involving cops as well as the rewrite of use - of - force laws that allow rogue cops to get off scot - free.

«If it ain't broke, don't fix it» no longer curries favour with civil justice reform advocates.

Criminal justice reform advocates say the lack of competition in the market for inmate calling services is a main cause of sky - high prison phone costs — hence the need for rate caps.

Not exact matches

Prison Fellowship is the nation's largest outreach to prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform.

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.

Other criminal - justice - reform advocates have remained wary.

Hall is a passionate advocate for social justice who has testified before Congress on health - care reform's impact on small business.

One of the fundamental mistakes that Mr. Colson makes is his assumption that one can not confront our culture's crumbling moral consensus while at the same time advocating criminal justice reform of the kind I favor.

Not only did he donate $ 1.5 million to Black Lives Matter and other social justice groups last year, but he's become an outspoken advocate for criminal justice reform.

They insist that Christianity means advocating economic reforms aimed at greater global justice, or full scale disarmament, or the preservation of species, or gender equality, or racial integration, etc..

Bloodsworth, who is presently an advocate for criminal - justice reform, drives this home: «And if it can happen to me, it can happen to you.

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

As we've written about before, more and more advocates are calling for measures to decriminalize marijuana and reform the criminal justice system, as advocates say that not only are the current laws unfair, but they are also expensive and ineffective at stopping crime.

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.

Public Advocate Letitia James said Tuesday that legalizing recreational marijuana for adults would help achieve critical criminal justice reforms, and the increase in tax revenue could be funneled to education and support programs in communities that have been negatively and disproportionately impacted by its prohibition.

Also at 6 p.m., civil rights groups and advocates hold a forum focused on criminal justice reform with Brooklyn district attorney candidates, St. Francis College, Founders Hall, 182 Remsen St., Brooklyn.

Aside from what marijuana legalization will do criminal justice reform, advocates also point to the economic benefits.

As advocates for children's rights, we have been working with other concerned charities, including the Howard League for Penal Reform and the Standing Committee for Youth Justice, to ensure MPs understand the reality of what is being proposed.

Public defenders and advocates of criminal justice reform almost immediately criticized the governor's proposal as falling far short of the protections afforded by the Legislature's bill.

«I was privileged to work with Ken, first in his capacity as a gifted courtroom advocate, and subsequently during his too - brief tenure as a public servant committed to advancing public safety and justice reform for the People of Kings County,» said Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance.

6:00 PM — Comptroller Scott Stringer co-hosts tax reform emergency teach - in with Public Advocate Letitia James and Borough President Gale Brewer, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 524 West 59th Street, L. 63, Manhattan.

Local criminal justice advocates are trying to put pressure on Albany to reform the justice system.

Some advocates for closing the jail are concerned about the growing involvement of the real estate industry, afraid it might overshadow the issues of criminal justice reform that should be driving the conversation.

Along with the measures Cuomo listed on Wednesday, criminal justice reforms like ending cash bail for many lower - level offenses were among the top priorities of the governor and progressive advocates that did not make it into the budget.

«My office will handle these cases with the highest level of care and independence, while we continue to work with lawmakers, District Attorneys, advocates and other experts in criminal justice reform on a long - term legislative solution to this critical matter of law and policy,» Schneiderman said in a statement.

At noon, advocates from AQE, Strong Economy for All, New York Communities for Change, VOCAL - NY and Citizen Action New York publicly criticize Paul Tudor Jones, the founder of the poverty - fighting Robin Hood Foundation, who spent millions to bankroll Republicans in the state Senate who oppose raising the minimum wage and criminal justice reforms, Robin Hood Foundation, 826 Broadway, Manhattan.

The governor proposed criminal justice reforms that were cheered by advocates, who say the current system discriminates against the poor and people of color, while also managing to double as an attack on his longtime frenemy, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Many advocates for juvenile justice reform applauded a plan by Cuomo to offer pardons to thousands of people who were convicted of nonviolent felonies or misdemeanors when they were 16 or 17 and have spent at least 10 years since without any additional convictions.

The African - American Central Brooklyn pol has built a reputation as an advocate for criminal justice reform.

My office will handle these cases with the highest level of care and independence, while we continue to work with lawmakers, District Attorneys, advocates and other experts in criminal justice reform on a long - term legislative solution to this critical matter of law and policy.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed criminal justice reforms were cheered Wednesday by advocates, who say the current system discriminates against the poor and people of color.

In describing the work of the panel, Mr. Lippman — an advocate for bail reform and community justice efforts — spoke broadly about problems and possibilities.

Mr. de Blasio, at the news conference, denied knowledge of the recommendations of the commission, which was made up of criminal justice and prison reform advocates as well as real estate and business leaders.