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taylor479

Criminal Justice & Social Justice: - 0 views

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    The criminal justice system is unfair. Some people cant afford expensive lawyers meaning they will be treated differently and more than likely not win their case due to not having money for a expensive lawyer.
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    The criminal justice system is unfair. Some people cant afford expensive lawyers meaning they will be treated differently and more than likely not win their case due to not having money for a expensive lawyer.
arizonairish

Racial disparities in the criminal justice system - 2 views

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    Several charts showing the racial injustice within our criminal justice system at many levels.
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    This article presents a good example of how racism still plays a role in today's society. It gives facts, number charts, graphs, and percentages on the differences between Whites,Hispanics, and African-Americans in crime related events.
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    The Article covers the social injustice in our criminal justice system, explaining and covering that black individuals, are more likely to have their vehicle searched, be arrested for drugs, and be jailed while awaiting trail.
marcad

Sentencing Project - Fair and Effective U.S. Criminal Justice System - 0 views

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    This website brings you directly to the Sentencing Project website which is dedicated to informing others on the injustices in the U.S. criminal justice system. It shares facts and statistics on criminal justice issues and has opportunities to get involved.
dan2084143

Can Forgiveness Play a Role in Criminal Justice? - 1 views

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    Story of restorative justice at work in a murder case in Florida. Highlights the impact on the victims and how much the process helped them in coping with their loss.
allymatache

Juveniles and the Adult Criminal Justice System * SJS - 1 views

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    In the news, there are often many viewed cases of children and teenagers that are blamed for committing serious crimes, like assaults, murders, and rape. In several situations, these young kids don't even fully understand the law and the consequences of what their actions can cause.
lyn2170163

political social justice definition - 3 views

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    Should everything be provided equal to all? The criminal justice system reformation. Social justice is such a broad subject.
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    This sounds like extremely loaded wording and doesn't provide much fact at all. It's more a slandering and assertion of an opinion rather than a factual source. It could also be fairly offensive depending on who reads it.
haileymarr

Social Versus Criminal Justice by Doug Traubel and Charles E. Corry, Ph.D. - 0 views

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    From time immemorial societies have sought ways to regulate and control human behavior in a fair and just manner. It would appear the issues start out fairly simple, say a law stating: You shall not kill... except ...and the "except" is why there is no consistent universal code of justice.
kelseychristmas

Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System - 0 views

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    Discrimination in the justice system is getting bigger and worse and not many people realize it. This article states every problem that deals with discrimination.
hvnkly

"You Have the Right to an Attorney..." We All Know the Hollywood Version, But What's th... - 0 views

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    This article talks about a poor person's chance at justice. 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of Gideon Vs. Wainwright and sadly, most are no longer getting the fair defense Clarence Earl Gideon received.
mrick30

Innocence Project - Help us put an end to wrongful convictions! ... - 0 views

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    The Innocence Project exonerates the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reforms the criminal justice system to prevent future injustices. This site has a lot of information on cases they are working on. This site also has suggestions on how they are trying to reform the system to make it more efficient and just.
mig2146362

Women's Rights - 1 views

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    Women's rights in the early 1900's and has made its way to equal rights. This article talks about the stages of the rights and how it has become where they are now.
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    The article explains many issues women face in equality today. The current issues range from women rights in the workplace to violence against women and shows what has been happen today in regards to the Women's Rights Movement.
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    A listicle of sorts that defines woman's rights, as well as lists current events surrounding the issue. This site also provides statistics regarding the inequalities woman face in areas such as a work environment, education, and in the criminal justice sector. There are also links to sites that help to eliminate gender inequality.
Monica Beiser

Criminalizing Home Schoolers - TIME - 0 views

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    Justice H. Walter Croskey says that parents do not have a constitutional right to home school their children. The state of California is attempting to make parents of home schooled children either get the correct credentials or put their children in public school, regardless of having accredited home school curriculum.
arizonairish

punishment should fit the crime - 0 views

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    Punishment should fit the crime for which it is being handed out, the article covers multiple cases where individuals where jailed for minor incidents yet major problems were ignored.
ste2115475

Racial Profiling | American Civil Liberties Union - 4 views

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    This website goes in depth on the issue of racial profiling. It even has links to court cases, press releases, and much more.
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    Thank you for this! I will be using this for my research paper!
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    This article/ website definitely hits many different ways racial profiling can happen. I always believed, why judge a person based off their skin color when underneath we are all the same.
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    I found it interesting that it said racial profiling is patently illegal. it also says racial profiling is ineffective. It makes me wonder how often occurrences like this are allowed just because no one wants to deal with it.
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    This website give an overview of what racial profiling is and the history of it. It also explains how it has a negative outlook for law enforcement and the communities they serve. It explains who can be racially profiled and how they are targeted.
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    I do like the links this website has. Its very informative and gives good resources. This issue is a important on that ker2165548 is right, no one wants to deal with.
ayeager7152

'Save Our Children' march in Roseburg spotlights human trafficking - 1 views

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    In Oregon, a march was held to bring attention to human trafficking, specifically with children. The goal of the march is to bring attention to crimes against children and put a a stop to them. The march isn't just aimed at human trafficking against kids, it is also to bring attention to pedophilia and the unbalance within the justice system.
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    In this day and age, human trafficking has become more prevalent and a bigger deal. Many people think "oh it won't happen to me" but everyone needs to be more aware of the danger that some people in society hold. Marches such like the one held in Oregon are really good way to bring attention to the dangers.
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    Decades the past was not bad as right now. Every one has to be more cautions every where you go now. Nothing is safe now. Working together everything could change and have better environment.
Elizabeth Pebbles

Issues | ACS - 0 views

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    The site is a great resource where legal practitioners and scholars work together to articulate and publicize their perspective of Constitutions and laws. There are blogs, publications, and videos from these groups on various topics for debate.
bri2104912

Excessive or reasonable force by police? Research on law enforcement and racial conflict - 0 views

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    Police brutality has been an issue that seems to fuel many across the United States. Some of the shootings have raised questions as to whether they were reasonable force of protection or excessive force with no probable cause.
dan2084143

Banking on Bondage: Private Prisons and Mass Incarceration - 0 views

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    The imprisonment of human beings at record levels is both a moral failure and an economic one - especially at a time when more and more Americans are struggling to make ends meet and when state governments confront enormous fiscal crises. Having a system that relies on mass incarceration to continue in order to make profits goes against the purpose of the criminal justice system.
dan2084143

Reconsidering Mandatory Minimum Sentences: The Arguments for and Against Potential Reforms - 0 views

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    Mandatory minimum sentences are the product of good intentions, but good intentions do not always make good policy; good results are also necessary. Recognizing this fact, there are public officials on both sides of the aisle who support amending some components of federal mandatory minimum sentencing laws.
cheyennehorne

Excessive or Reasonable Force by Police - 0 views

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    This site tackles both sides to a rather controversial topic. It brings in statistical data regarding both excessive and reasonable force. It discusses the tarnished relationship between the police and minority populations. It also briefly touches on how there isn't reliable data to appropriately distinguish police brutality patterns. The site also touches on topics of characteristics of suspects, use of "less lethal" weapons and body cameras for police officers.
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