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A Florida School Received a Threat. Did a Red Flag Law Prevent a Shooting?

Sheryl Gay Stolberg

January 16, 2023 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Amidst gun violence and mass shootings, 19 states and D.C. have enacted red flag laws, or extreme risk protection orders, that allow law enforcement to mitigate threats of gun violence by removing guns from a person’s possession. Studies in states that have adopted red flag laws, specifically Connecticut and Indiana, have found that for every 10 to 20 people who had guns taken away, one life was saved.

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What would the end of cash bail mean for Illinois? New Jersey offers a preview.

Alex Nitkin

January 04, 2023 |

Illinois Answers Project |

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Response Location: United States, New Jersey

In some states, cash bail has been eliminated and this measure has seen significant results including lower jail populations, lower re-offense rates for people released on bonds and less jail time for those accused of low-level crimes. These results in states with bail reform laws suggest that bail reform works and serves as inspiration for other states looking to enact similar policies.

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Justice Delayed: A tale of two counties. Could Sacramento have the solution for court backlogs statewide?

Julie Watts

December 22, 2022 |

CBS News |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

In just one year, the Sacramento County Criminal Justice System reduced its backlog of court cases from 1000 to 100. To do so, they increased and prioritized efficiencies like night court, collaboration with prosecutors, and bringing in judges out of retirement.

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Connecticut's turnaround of troubled juvenile system sets a standard, says justice-equity organization - Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

Matt Krupnick

December 01, 2022 |

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange |

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Response Location: United States, Hartford, Connecticut

As part of a revamp of its juvenile justice system, Connecticut launched youth treatment centers where residents meet regularly with counselors and mental health professionals. The centers focus on providing individualized care and a more welcoming atmosphere than traditional juvenile detention programs.

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Eviction Intervention Program Helps Allen County Tenants Stay in Their Homes

Dave Gong

November 28, 2022 |

Fort Wayne Media Collaborative |

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Response Location: United States, Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network’s Eviction Intervention Program helps tenants avoid eviction by providing financial assistance and referrals to legal representation and other social service agencies. When approved under the Eviction Intervention Program, Just Neighbors will pay the tenant’s past-due rent and rent going forward for a set period of time to give tenants some leeway while they get their finances back on track.

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Court program seeks volunteers to help children through legal process

Caitlin Schmidt

November 22, 2022 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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Response Location: United States, Pima County, Arizona

Court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) are trained volunteers appointed by a judge to represent a child’s best interests throughout the foster care system and adoption court processes. CASAs spend time with the children to get to know them and their situations, including their medical, psychological and social needs, to advocate on their behalf. The CASA program began in the 1970s; today, there are about 1,000 CASA programs nationwide.

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Minnesota Has Become an Island of Abortion Access

Tom Peterson

October 25, 2022 |

Pew Charitable Trusts |

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Response Location: United States, Moorhead, Minnesota

In the wake of the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade, the Red River Clinic has become the go-to for abortion access, especially in the restrictive upper Midwest states. Minnesota clinics, like Red River, have reported a surge in patients from not only neighboring states but also from as far away as Texas.

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Indigenous activists look to Rights of Nature laws to stop fracking

Ray Levy Uyeda

October 20, 2022 |

Prism |

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Response Location: Ponca Nation, United States

Indigenous tribes are protecting natural resources and land from harmful practices by passing Rights of Nature laws. These laws set the framework to file legal claims to hold those violating the protections accountable.

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Covert network provides pills for thousands of abortions in U.S. post Roe

Caroline Kitchener

October 18, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States

In response to the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade, a covert international network is emerging that provides abortion pills without a prescription to those without access in anti-abortion states. One such organization, Las Libres, has helped terminate approximately 20,000 pregnancies this year.

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How Volunteers Open Their Homes to Women Seeking Abortions

Ronda Kaysen

October 15, 2022 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Midwest Access Coalition in Chicago and the Haven Coalition in New York are two organizations that have spent years building out a network of vetted volunteers they can rely on to provide a safe, comfortable place to stay for those seeking an out-of-state abortion. In July 2020, the Chicago organization served 40 clients. This July, following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the organization served 200 clients.

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