Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: The Miranda Project
The Community Restorative Centre (CRC) and its Miranda Project provide specialized support to individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, with a focus on post-release programs. The Miranda Project works with women at risk of domestic violence, emphasizing diversion from the criminal justice
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Custody as a Last Resort: Youth Justice Service Report
The report emphasizes the need to avoid unnecessary criminalization of under-18s and highlights the detrimental impact of custody on vulnerable children. It discusses the over-representation of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic children in custody and the lack of evidence supporting custody as a mea
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Implementing LEAD Program for Pre-Arrest Diversion in North Carolina
North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) implements harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, and justice reform through programs like LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion). LEAD diverts low-level drug offenders and sex workers to treatment instead of the traditional crimina
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Evolution of Youth Justice System and Criminalization of Children
This compilation discusses the historical evolution of the youth justice system, focusing on the age of criminal responsibility, key legislative acts, shifts in mental health and educational involvement, and the contemporary challenges faced in addressing youth offenders. Through a series of images
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Abdul's Journey: From Drug Use to Outreach Worker in Gombe State
Abdul, a former drug user turned outreach worker in Gombe State, Nigeria, shares his transformation story and the importance of harm reduction programs in improving injecting equipment quality. He highlights the impact of low dead space syringes and needles on reducing harm and criminalization assoc
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Key Considerations for Differentiated ART Delivery
Structural determinants, including criminalization, stigma, and limited access to services, impact key populations seeking HIV treatment. Despite supportive policies, some groups are still excluded, affecting HIV incidence and mortality rates. Challenges in achieving global HIV treatment goals highl
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Empowering Women Against HIV Criminalization: Study Findings and Protection Measures
Explore the pivotal study on HIV criminalization in the EECA region, led by women living with HIV who delved deep into local legislation and documented cases. The research prioritized safety, confidentiality, and participant protection, unveiling the gendered impact of HIV criminalization. From gend
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Guide on Working with UNCAC for Civil Society: Entry Points and Success Stories
This guide provides entry points for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to engage with the UNCAC, highlighting opportunities for participation in UNCAC chapters and sharing over 70 success stories from around the world. It covers preventive measures, criminalization, law enforcement, international c
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Understanding the Criminalization of Coercive Control in NSW
Explore the legal implications and elements of the newly introduced offence of coercive control towards intimate partners in New South Wales. Delve into the course of conduct model, the intentions behind the behaviour, and the potential impact on victims. Learn from legal experts about prosecuting a
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Understanding Electoral Reforms in India
Electoral reforms in India are crucial for ensuring free and fair elections, which are fundamental to the success of democracy. This article delves into the need for electoral reforms in India, discussing issues such as money power, muscle power, criminalization in politics, and the misuse of offici
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Bail Reform: The New York Experience and Impact
Highlighting the bail reform efforts in New York, this content showcases the key goals, original reforms, amended reforms, and the statewide results. By aiming to reduce pretrial detention, mitigate the criminalization of poverty, curtail racial inequity, and promote public safety, New York's reform
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