Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
06/20/24
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/baltimore-juvenile-justice-social-work...
Casi O’Neill works at the heart of Maryland’s youth legal system, but she rarely does her job. If she did, the specially trained social worker hired by the Maryland Office of the Public Defender would be assessing the complex needs of children charged with low- to moderate-level crimes. ... See MoreSee Less
Meet the only social worker assigned to Baltimore’s youth legal system
Instead of diverting some of the hundreds of children charged with less serious crimes away from the system the first time they land in trouble, Casi O’Neill spends the bulk of her time triaging tee...- Likes: 1
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Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
06/13/24
This evidence underscores the fact that we don’t have to return to a punitive playbook in the face of recent crime upticks. ... See MoreSee Less
Incarceration and Crime: A Weak Relationship – The Sentencing Project
Crime rates and incarceration levels are not closely related. We don’t need to rely on mass incarceration to promote community safety.Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
06/05/24
Members serve on seven work groups focused on these topics:
Education, workforce development and economic opportunity;
Prison, jail and detention facility reform;
Promoting successful re-entry and preventing reincarceration;
Criminal law and sentencing reform;
Health and human services;
and law enforcement policies and practices. ... See MoreSee Less
Group making gains on recommendations to reduce mass incarceration - Maryland Matters
The goal is to complete a rough draft of recommendations by August and then a final report by January.Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
04/03/24
Lawmakers want to toughen laws on youngest offenders committing fraction of crimes ... See MoreSee Less
Lawmakers want to toughen laws on youngest offenders committing fraction of crimes
Gov. Moore has committed to signing a juvenile justice bill that holds youth accountableMaryland Alliance for Justice Reform
03/03/24
🚨 Maryland faces a critical decision about its partnership with YesCare Corp., a correctional health care provider under fire for alleged malpractice. With a month left to decide, the state weighs its options amidst lawsuits from incarcerated individuals. Get the full story here: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/yescare-bankruptcy-maryland-prisons-health-...
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Maryland’s prison health care provider could be in big trouble
A proposed settlement in a Texas bankruptcy case with ties to the Maryland prison system is in critical condition.Comment on Facebook A proposed ...
Maryland needs to get rid of YesCare/Corizon. My loved one has cancer and I've been fighting YesCare/Corizon to get the necessary treatment that he needs. I have piles of documentation between myself and the business YesCare. They are not in it to treat, but to make money.
Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
02/15/24
Eliminating mandatory minimum sentencing laws is essential to creating a more just and equitable criminal justice system. Widespread evidence shows that mandatory minimum sentences produce substantial harm with no overall benefit to crime control. ... See MoreSee Less
Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
02/09/24
“I brought this bill forward because our juvenile system is clearly failing a small set of children who are repeat offenders. They are not monsters or teen villains,” she said. “They’re children and they are increasingly calling out for our help because they are not getting the services they need.” ... See MoreSee Less
Speaker Jones: ‘We aren’t going to deny children their constitutional rights’ - Maryland Matters
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones testified in support of tweaks to the state's juvenile justice system.Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
02/02/24
“The 2022 reforms recognized the need to shift from punitive centered approaches. A return to outdated ‘tough on crime’ measures will not make communities safer…” ... See MoreSee Less
Juvenile justice reform bill proposes tweaks to the system - Maryland Matters
Maryland legislative leaders unveiled measures to improve the state's juvenile justice system, but some advocates aren't pleased.Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
01/31/24
“This ruling will make the Bay State’s criminal legal system more equitable and more humane, giving young people a chance at redemption and personal transformation.” ... See MoreSee Less
Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
01/21/24
Calls for change to Maryland's prison system Sunday, the Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform outlined their priorities for the legislative session. They want reforms before people are incarcerated, like preventing juveniles from being charged as adults without prior court approval. In addition, the group wants improvements for those already incarcerated, including enhanced prison education to reduce recidivism and to create an ombudsman to address prison assaults by correctional officers and inhumane treatment. ... See MoreSee Less
A justice reform group outline their priorities for this year's legislative session
Calls for change to Maryland's prison system Sunday, the Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform outlined their priorities for the legislative session.