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Reforming Drug Laws

Is the end to federal "mandatory minimum" sentencing for drug offenders finally on the way. Law makers are hoping a bipartisan effort can be made to regulate marijuana the same…
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Community Courts

"We go to the root of the problems rather than just throwing them in jail," said the Community Justice Center's lone judge, Lillian Sing. Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/23/4846508/novel-courts-handle-low-level.html#storylink=cpy Click here…
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Bipartisanship in Legal Reform

Politicians and policy makers are finally beginning to discuss reforming the legal system. For some the issue is the fact that the US imprisons its citizens at a rate that is…
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What Is A Just and Fair Sentence?

In Norway, a mass murderer was recently sentenced to 21 years in prison. Norway uses a restorative sentencing model emphasizing healing for the victims, society and the convicted criminal. In the United…
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Reforming Arson Investigations

The Innocence Project and the Texas State Fire Marshall's Office are reviewing arson cases in which someone was convicted of a crime. As of now there are about 900 people…
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Pennsylvania Prison Reform

We are now seeing a whole new direction for housing non-violent offenders due to the cost of incarceration and difficulties with state budgets.. Pennsylvania's Criminal Justice Reform act will save…
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The Veritas Initiative

The Veritas Initiative is a watchdog entity within the Northern California Innocence Project. Their goal is to advance data-driven reform in the Justice System. In 2010 the most extensive reports…
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Legal Reform in Texas

In 2010 the state of Texas had over 43 exonerations. These wrongful convictions show deep problems are at the core of the justice system. Texas, like most states has spent large amounts…