Sentences with phrase «justice reform measures»

You may also consider working at a policy level by advising legislatures on criminal justice reform measures.

«The governor has signed 15 significant civil justice reform measures into law since being sworn in,» Joyce continued, «and the citizens of Wisconsin have benefited as a result.

Virginia Tech faculty members James Hawdon and Samarth Swarup helped develop a computational model to assist policymakers in identifying more - effective criminal justice reform measures.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will be appointed a special prosecutor in cases involving police - related deaths of unarmed civilians after Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers failed to reach a broader agreement on criminal justice reform measures.

The New York City PBA has been at odds with Mayor Bill de Blasio in recent months over police tactics and criminal justice reform measures sought after the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who died after a choke hold administered by a police officer.

The Senate's departure could be a negotiating tactic as sources signal they are done with discussing the juvenile justice reform measure with the Democratic - led Assembly.

Less than a week after the supreme court struck down a civil justice reform measure known as the Comprehensive Lawsuit Reform Act of 2009, some state legislators called for a study of term limits for appellate judges.

Not exact matches

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

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.

The city's five primary public defender organizations have teamed up to put pressure on the state legislature to pass meaningful criminal justice reforms after the measures were left out of the state budget.

Their agenda includes electoral reforms like early voting, a strengthening of the state abortion laws, creation of a single - payer health care system, criminal justice changes like an end to cash bail, passage of the Child Victims Act, enactment of pro-immigration measures like creation of a state DREAM Act and the issuance of drivers» licenses to undocumented immigrants.

The number of things done by government could be one measure (such as the number of tax returns or passport applications processed, or the number of prisoners in the criminal justice system) but how should we measure how well those functions are carried out, and how should we separate the effects of government reforms from those of technological and societal changes?

Adoke continued, «It will be recalled that when I assumed office in 2010, one of the reforms measures I initiated was the decentralization of payment of judgment debts, which was before then, domiciled in the federal ministry of justice.

A pair of police reform measures vigorously opposed by New York City's largest officers union is moving toward passage in the City Council, a last - ditch effort by its departing speaker, Melissa Mark - Viverito, who has staked her legacy on criminal justice reform.

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.

The Governor's message was astutely deferential to Upstate's need for economic growth, meanwhile Cuomo also avoided triggering the tripwires of controversy on education and the environment (which provided Zephyr Teachout with opening to garner a third of the 2014 Democratic primary vote); Cuomo advanced strong measures around election law reform and on the criminal justice front vis a vis Bail reform, as well as the Dream Act and MWBE all of which registered positively with minority voters.

There's still plenty to disagree on: Criminal justice reforms being pushed for in the wake of the Eric Garner case remain a sticky wicket for state lawmakers and Cuomo, as does expiring measures such as rent control and mayoral control of New York City schools.

At the same time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking the passage of the education investment tax credit as well as measures designed to curtail rape and sexual assault on college campuses and juvenile justice reform.

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.

Several other measures await votes, including bills to address campus sexual assault, reform the juvenile justice system and ban the sale of toys with potentially toxic chemicals.

The pardons would allow Cuomo to work around the state legislature, which has not approved any such measure on criminal justice reform, the New York Times reports.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo put a number of progressive issues into his state budget proposal, including early voting measures, reforming the criminal justice system to end cash bail and the Dream Act to give college aid to the children of undocumented immigrants.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

At the same time, sources on Monday said gun control provisions, a measure that would make it easier for the survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits and criminal justice reform were on the verge of being kicked out of the budget.

In the Democratic - led Assembly, meanwhile, criminal justice concerns include a focus on reform efforts, such as moving criminal cases involving 16 and 17 year olds to juvenile court, a measure that has stalled at the Capitol.

A package of police reform measures, known in New York's criminal justice circles as the Right to Know Act, will not be considered for passage by the NYC Council, even though the bills have broad support.

A package of police reform measures, known in New York's criminal justice circles as the Right to Know Act, will not be considered for passage by the City Council, even though the bills have broad support.

Cuomo appears to be holding firm to include affordable housing measures and criminal justice reform in the spending plan.

Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo put a number of progressive issues into his state budget proposal, including the Dream Act, to give college aid to the children of undocumented immigrants, early voting measures and reforming the criminal justice system to end cash bail.

«The measures I have set out today are the beginning of a series of reforms which will help us cut reoffending, make our communities safer and create a justice system that works for everyone.»

Recent government measures aimed at reforming criminal justice have the look of solutions searching for problems.

Unfortunately, Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed these vital liability reform measures, and Wisconsin's civil justice system remained in a state of crisis.

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The measures come at a time when Oklahoma has been contemplating criminal justice reform (spurred, in part, by a budget crunch caused by falling oil prices).

The proposals, set out in Breaking the Cycle: Effective Punishment, Rehabilitation and Sentencing of Offenders, include: rewarding early admissions of guilt with up to 50 % reduction in sentence; increased use of restorative justice measures; introducing reforms to make offenders directly compensate victims of crime; and simplifying the sentencing framework so that judges have more discretionary powers.

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The Social Justice Package: The social justice package report by ATSIC, titled Recognition, rights and reform - Report to Government on native title social justice measures, specifically identified the range of issues that they considered needed to be addressed in order to provide social justice for Indigenous AustrJustice Package: The social justice package report by ATSIC, titled Recognition, rights and reform - Report to Government on native title social justice measures, specifically identified the range of issues that they considered needed to be addressed in order to provide social justice for Indigenous Austrjustice package report by ATSIC, titled Recognition, rights and reform - Report to Government on native title social justice measures, specifically identified the range of issues that they considered needed to be addressed in order to provide social justice for Indigenous Austrjustice measures, specifically identified the range of issues that they considered needed to be addressed in order to provide social justice for Indigenous Austrjustice for Indigenous Australians.

[1] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, Recognition, Rights and Reform: A Report to Government on Native Title Social Justice Measures (1995).