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Second Chances and Clemency: The Biggest Step in the Right Direction, by Governor Murphy On Juneteenth, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 362, which represents a significant advancement in executive clemency and criminal justice reform. This is a pioneering advancement towards a more equitable criminal justice system. Creating a separate Clemency Advisory Board would specifically guarantee a more equitable evaluation procedure for individuals seeking a second opportunity. This initiative extends beyond the mere act of releasing individuals from incarceration. It concerns providing them with a genuine chance to reconstruct their lives. People with criminal records, often due to circumstances beyond their control, face immense hurdles in finding housing, employment, and reintegrating into society. Clemency has the power to eliminate the stigma associated with a previous error and enable individuals to be evaluated solely on their abilities and contributions to their communities. Executive Order 362 has the potential to unlock the potential of countless individuals. Envision the favorable influence on families and communities when individuals are able to utilize their abilities and aptitudes without the weight of a criminal record. We need to move beyond a system that judges people solely based on their past mistakes. It's time to consider the root causes of crime—mental health, addiction, and poverty—and offer a path to redemption. Countless people with criminal records are already making positive contributions, and clemency can empower them to do even more. Let's use this as a springboard for more comprehensive criminal justice reform. Let's create a system that welcomes offenders back into society and focuses on giving them second chances. #clemency #secondchances #criminaljusticereform

Last week, footage was released of the final moments of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson’s life. Once again, we see the crushing violence of this racialized society and the horrific injustice of police brutality. We lament. We acknowledge the trauma, PTSD, anguish, fear, and anger this story can bring up. So first, we want to ensure our BIPOC community is taken care of, heard, and seen. And then, all together, we lament. We find ourselves looking directly at injustice and its violence, and we lament. We lament a life taken. We lament a Black man’s life taken. We lament a young Black man’s life taken. As bridge builders, we don’t stop at lament. We take our lament and foster transformation. We have to cultivate a holy imagination and actively work towards creating equitable systems. We have to be willing to ask ourselves and decision makers tough questions. What responsibilities lie with us? What can we do to make sure people are safe in their own homes? How can we create systems where everyone is treated fairly? How can we ensure lethal force is the absolute last resort? How can we better value life? What do we need to do for there to be liberty and justice for all? We lament. And then we move onward to leverage, leveraging our positions and resources for healing and restoration. Be color brave instead of colorblind. Ask questions. Be willing to investigate the history of policing in the U.S. and in your state. Accept historical truths and present realities. Engage in your community by voting, initiating community policing efforts, and looking at your city’s resources and budgets and what might be reallocated. Attend community meetings where discussions can happen and lead to change. Support mental health initiatives for your community and for law enforcement officers. Listen to the experiences of families who have endured police brutality. Speak up when police brutality occurs. Be dedicated to figuring out a different way of policing within your local context. Look at what other cities have done that have yielded positive results. Give yourself space to weep and mourn. It doesn’t have to be this way. Say Roger Fortson’s name. Hold his family and friends in prayer. And know that transformation begins with you. #bethebridge #lament #rogerfortson

On this Memorial Day, we remember the selfless sacrifice made by the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect the rights and freedoms of every American. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends who mourn the loss of their loved ones and thank those service members who have served or are currently serving our nation. 🇺🇸 https://swansonsweet.com/ #SwansonSweetLLP #AttorneysAtLaw #LawFirm #Milwaukee #Madison #Oshkosh #WisconsinAttorney #WisconsinLawyer #WisconsinLaw #BusinessBankruptcy #BusinessBankruptcyAttorneys #BusinessBankruptcyLaw #BankruptcyAttorney #BusinessLaw

#WeRemember. The day our city was changed forever. Theresa is a remarkable example of resiliency, just like our city has been. If you get a chance, read her #SurvivorStory in the link below.

Let's talk about an absolute travesty of justice, is this really a door you want to open, what did you expect, Denver trying to play the game and it's about time... The Rundown w/ Rubio for Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 Everything Happens for a Reason - 22-year-old Monte Henderson killed a mother and daughter leaving a concert in St. Louis, MO. Drove 70 mph through a red light, killing 42-year-old Laticha Bracero and her daughter, 21-year-old Alyssa Corodova, plus injuring several others. He was granted bail, paid ten grand was out in 24 hours. There are Winners and Losers in Life - The 1964 classic movie Mary Poppins is getting adjusted from U to a PG rating. The term “Hottentots” is considered rude to the Khoikhoi people of South Africa. Accept and Embrace - The United States Army is cutting the force by 24,000 spots as recruiting continues to suffer. These are just spots because they can’t even get troops to fill them in the first place. Merit is no longer first, and the troops know it. Working Hard is Not Enough - Denver is saying it is NOT laying off fund the border crisis, instead it is reducing hourly employees to zero hours to pay for the accommodations of illegals in Denver. Need to get 4.3 million dollars. Confidence is the Key - The homeless encampments on the I-5 in the U-District in Seattle have been cleared. Crews removed 210,000 lbs. of debris from the site. #Podcast #Humor #CurrentEvents #News #MensHealth #Funny #CommonSense #tvshow #politicalnews

In this new episode of The Fix, we spoke with Rachel Gandy, chief of staff at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, about volunteer opportunities at TJJD.👏 She discusses the power of volunteerism and how we can make a difference in the lives youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Ready to learn more? Watch the full episode at bit.ly/TheFixEp23

We've known for far too long that enough is enough. It was enough during Columbine, it was enough during the numerous senseless murders of innocent children here at home in Seattle, and it's been enough since we allowed politics to come before people. Each day we do not act, we allow "thoughts and prayers" to become more and more normalized. There are several actions we can take to confront this emergency: 1. Vote and getting others registered to vote 2. Hold your electeds accountable. Show up to their town halls, office, call, e-mail, and write. 3. Be a part of the legislative session. Showing up and advocating and being a part of the process. Legislation comes from influence. Influence your electeds or vote them out 4. Support your local, State, and Federal organizations who are fighting each day on our behalf. https://lnkd.in/gq_e5wTz

It’s difficult to come to the realization that child sex trafficking actually happens, but it would be despicably irresponsible and cold-hearted to ignore these heinous acts. Children are precious, and it is our duty as adults to protect them. Please, let’s stop pretending this problem doesn’t exist or that it doesn’t matter because it isn’t affecting our day-to-day life. There are children out there living through hell, and we’re getting upset about partisan politics, traffic, weather, etc. Let’s focus on something actually important we can all get behind and help stop child sex trafficking at home and abroad. No decent human being can be OK with this. First step is admitting there’s a problem. I’m encouraging everyone to support Veterans for Child Rescue, but especially the many veterans I’m connected with on LinkedIn.

🌟Great to see Insights below from our recent partner roundtable in Durham, where we delved into strategies for enhancing sustained outcomes for individuals transitioning from custody and remand. 🤝One key finding from our mentoring service analysis: individuals often don't reside in the same area as the prison they exit. That's why our partnership models prioritise scalable mentoring services with local delivery. This approach ensures consistency of service provision, a crucial factor in driving positive outcomes. 📈Our analysis also underscores the importance of programme continuity. Those who complete a mentoring programme tend to experience significantly greater improvements compared to early exits. 🗣️And beyond quantitative data, our analysis reveals a recurring benefit of our approach — the advocacy provided by mentors. This personal touch plays a vital role in empowering individuals and navigating their onward journey. Excited to continue this dialogue and explore further opportunities for impact The Wise Group  

Let's talk about an absolute travesty of justice, is this really a door you want to open, what did you expect, Denver trying to play the game and it's about time... The Rundown w/ Rubio for Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 Everything Happens for a Reason - 22-year-old Monte Henderson killed a mother and daughter leaving a concert in St. Louis, MO. Drove 70 mph through a red light, killing 42-year-old Laticha Bracero and her daughter, 21-year-old Alyssa Corodova, plus injuring several others. He was granted bail, paid ten grand was out in 24 hours. There are Winners and Losers in Life - The 1964 classic movie Mary Poppins is getting adjusted from U to a PG rating. The term “Hottentots” is considered rude to the Khoikhoi people of South Africa. Accept and Embrace - The United States Army is cutting the force by 24,000 spots as recruiting continues to suffer. These are just spots because they can’t even get troops to fill them in the first place. Merit is no longer first, and the troops know it. Working Hard is Not Enough - Denver is saying it is NOT laying off fund the border crisis, instead it is reducing hourly employees to zero hours to pay for the accommodations of illegals in Denver. Need to get 4.3 million dollars. Confidence is the Key - The homeless encampments on the I-5 in the U-District in Seattle have been cleared. Crews removed 210,000 lbs. of debris from the site. NGBN TV Men's Network #Podcast #Humor #CurrentEvents #News #MensHealth #Funny #CommonSense #tvshow #politicalnews