Could bail reform bail out California’s overcrowded jails? KALW radio, April 30, 2012
The National Lawyer’s Guild Western Regional Conference on Saturday, April 28th, featured a panel on “Realignment and Juvenile Justice in California.” The one day conference centered on the prominent “Occupy” movement and focused on the future of the socially and economically disenfranchised. It asked, what does justice for the 99% look like? Youth comprise one of the most vulnerable and pertinent populations for this discussion. They are marginalized in the political process and their…
AB 109 updates, upcoming Bail Industry publication, and the War on Drugs
The Case for Phased Juvenile Justice Realignment in California Reclaiming Futures, April 30, 2012
Blog Apr 27, 2012
Fight the good fight: stand up against child abuse
Internationally, I believe many individuals would agree that child abuse is an unacceptable behavior in various cultures and communities all over the world, though I recognize there are different viewpoints on what may be considered child abuse. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and “a time to recognize that we each can play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in communities.” I find it difficult to believe any rational person would…