Restorative Practices in Schools.
Principal Matt Hornbeck gave this inspiring talk on “Restorative Practices in Schools” to the Juvenile Justice Team at MAJR. Matt Hornbeck is introduced by his father David Hornbeck, former Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, and founder of Strong Schools Maryland. Restorative practices have been shown to create strong positive community spirit in schools which increase retention. They reduce the number of juveniles who end up in the criminal justice system. We hope these practices will become widespread in Maryland schools.
Why Prosecutors Are the Most Powerful People in the Courtroom
The Power of Prosecuters: An Overview
A prosecutor’s vision for a better justice system | Adam Foss
When a kid commits a crime, the US justice system has a choice: prosecute to the full extent of the law, or take a step back and ask if saddling young people with criminal records is the right thing to do every time. In this searching talk, Adam Foss, a prosecutor with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Boston, makes his case for a reformed justice system that replaces wrath with opportunity, changing people’s lives for the better instead of ruining them.
Inside Prison
Lester Holt spent three days locked up and embedded in Angola, where he stayed in a cell block reserved for high-risk offenders and spoke with guards and prisoners about what life is like inside the prison.
The Ungers: A Matter of Time
After the Unger ruling in 2012, nearly 200 older adults who had been convicted of violent crimes were released from Maryland prisons. The Ungers, as they have come to be known, had served more than 30 years in prison and, upon release, received reentry wrap-around supports.
The Epiphany Moment: A Felon Becoming Aware of His Victim
The impact a crime has upon a victim can be pervasive — the trauma can affect children, parents, other loved ones and friends. Comprehending the victim’s point of view and the depth of that widespread impact can be a powerful healing tool for both the perpetrator and the victim. Listen to this talk.
The Making of Mass Incarceration
An interview with Prof. Elizabeth Hinton on the history behind mass incarceration in America. Prof. Hinton was at the Vera Institute of Justice as part of the Neil A. Weiner Research Speaker Series. You can learn more about her talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgynVqM2cwY
Redemption
Several lifers who returned to the community make the case for taking politics out of the process of granting parole for lifers in Maryland in a very effective manner in this 9 minute video at: https://vimeo.com/14887557
Reversing the Tide of Mass Incarceration: Prospects for Prison Reform
Michelle Alexander: A Movement to End Mass Incarceration
