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Justice and Due Process

Choice in Indigent Defense

Joaquin Ciria spent thirty-two years imprisoned for a murder he didn’t commit. And while there is plenty of blame to go around since police pressured an accomplice to implicate Ciria and prosecutors offered an accomplice immunity to testify against Ciria, at least part of the reason he lost three decades of his life was that his defense attorney did not provide effective assistance of counsel. 

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Justice and Due Process

Structuring Sentencing and Sanctions for Real Rehabilitation

Joe broke Sarah’s car window and stole her purse. This isn’t Joe’s first run-in with the law. He is already on probation, has two prior felonies ...

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Justice and Due Process

Crisis Intervention Teams: An Additional Tool to Address Mental Health

On July 15, 2022, the new “988” phone number went live. It aims to be a resource for people experiencing a mental health crisis and an alternative to the police response which would typically be triggered by a 911 call. Calls are answered by a trained counselor who can offer support, connect people with local resources, and call 911 if necessary.

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Justice and Due Process

The Potential Perils and Promise of Predictive Policing

A new algorithm claims to reliably predict patterns in violent crime and property crime as well as police responses a week or more in advance.

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Justice and Due Process

Second Chance Hiring

When it comes to the justice system, one area that is frequently overlooked by the media is ex-offenders' lives after incarceration. After having served time—whether truly guilty or wrongfully convicted—those who have been convicted of a crime face new challenges as they begin reintegration back into their communities.

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Justice and Due Process

A Review of How to Change Your Mind

Accessible and compelling, How to Change Your Mind is an informative introduction to the world of psychotherapeutics.

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