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Looking at the news and seeing children being charged with crimes at such a young age to me is devastating ! For example, an 11 year old boy who murdered an 8 year old girl because she didn’t let him see her … Continue reading →

Joshua Zollicoffer, preferred name Passion Star was an inmate in the complex New Boston, Tex. Star challenged the authorities to end prison rape because he a victim of sexual harassment, abuse and assault. Prison rape affects other gay and transgendered prisoners … Continue reading →

Rikers Island – the most important jail in NYC – has caught the attention of the media throughout these previous years due to the lack of neglect and excessive force from staff to the prison population. The number of mentally ill inmates has … Continue reading →

I believe forensic psychologist are a crucial part linking the legal process and psychology; in order to provide professional expertise according to the legal process. Forensic psychologist interact with inmates with mental illness (from adjustment problems to bipolar disorder). Forensic Psychologist are able … Continue reading →

Upon returning to the community some ex-offenders are presented with significant hurdles – whether it’s facing social stigma or structural barriers, such as, housing and employment. Additionally, many of the individuals have limited skill sets or are under-skilled to help … Continue reading →

Out of Debtors’ Prison, With Law as the Key I think this is great.  When people end time is prison they many times find themselves in debt. This new policy will make it so that people can leave prison with … Continue reading →

http://http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/03/opinion/make-isis-leaders-face-justice.html

http://http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/upshot/no-1-public-enemy-of-criminal-justice-reform-the-election.html In February, a dizzyingly wide coalition encompassing the conservative Koch Industries and the liberal Center for American Progress announced an effort to try to overhaul the system. Several Republican presidential contenders as well as numerous other politicians on both … Continue reading →

http://http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/18/nyregion/justice-department-reviewing-abuse-of-inmates-at-attica.html The United States Justice Department is now reviewing inmate abuse at Attica Correctional Facility, the upstate New York prison that employed three officers who pleaded guilty in March to state charges stemming from the beating of a 29-year-old inmate, … Continue reading →

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/us/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage.html?emc=edit_na_20150428 This article is about the Supreme Court don’t know if they want to grant the same sex couples the right to get married.