Sentences with phrase «justice reform advocates»

The governor promised these initiatives, long supported by criminal justice reform advocates, in his State of the State address two weeks ago.

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

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.

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.

Criminal justice reform advocates called for the executive order because they believed 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.

Criminal justice reform advocates including the Police Reform Organizing Project, the Drug Policy Alliance, and many others have continuously sounded the alarm about that fact, to little avail.

The keynote speech will be delivered by Akeem Browder, who became a criminal justice reform advocate after the tragic suicide of his brother, Kalief Browder, at Rikers Island.

asked defense attorney and civil - justice reform advocate Mark Behrens.

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.

Gangi is a criminal - justice reform advocate seeking to decriminalize sex work and fare evasion, as well ending so - called broken - windows policing, which targets minor infractions.

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

ALBANY — Criminal justice reform advocates frequently note that New York and North Carolina are the only two states to charge 16 - and 17 - year - olds as adults for non-violent offenses.

For school reformers, Balko's book offers more reasons why they should team up with criminal justice reform advocates on ensuring that children are free from harm everywhere they go.

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

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

A widowed retired teacher and part - time writer with PhD and project in experimental educational psychology research; juvenile justice reform advocate, owner of twin - acre residential homestead in Lykens Valley.

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.

Krasner generated a fervent following among progressives, criminal justice reform advocates, millennials, and communities of color during the campaign, due to a platform calling for an end to «mass incarceration,» the constellation of state and federal policies that have put more than 2 million Americans behind bars, and his long - established reputation as an advocate for civil rights, activists, and protesters.

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.

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

If de Blasio has partial backing from Lippman, he has less from previous allies among criminal justice reform advocates.

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.

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.

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.

Coloradans, from criminal justice reform advocates to police chiefs, are examining the issues with an eye toward solutions.

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.

By day, justice reform advocates, community activists, and previously incarcerated individuals helm workshops and discussions on issues of mass incarceration; at night, the program transforms the venue into a dance club featuring live performances and house music in a celebration of liberation.

Criminal justice reform advocates are pessimistic about the prospects for federal sentencing reform under the new presidential administration.