@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA $15 million increase in the sheriff's budget raises urgent questions about whether funds will bolster jails instead of community health solutions.
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#OnondagaCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #CriminalJusticeReform #PublicSafety #MentalHealth
@citizenptnewspa.bsky.socialCouncilmembers are pushing for change in the hiring of credible messengers, emphasizing the importance of lived experience and questioning outdated eligibility rules.
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#HarrisburgDauphin #PA #CitizenPortal #HarrisburgCredibleMessengers #CriminalJusticeReform #EmploymentReform
@citizenptnewsut.bsky.socialSalt Lake County allocates a staggering 73% of its general fund to criminal justice and public safety, with the jail alone costing nearly $120 million to operate.
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#UT #CitizenPortal #CommunitySafety #BudgetAllocation #CriminalJusticeReform
@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialWesley is one step closer to freedom as the Committee on Parole grants him conditional parole, hinging on his acceptance into a vital reentry-support program.
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#LA #CitizenPortal #CommunityResources #CriminalJusticeReform #ReentrySupport #LouisianaParole
@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialIn a groundbreaking decision, Louisiana's Parole Board chose treatment over punishment for three individuals battling substance abuse, paving the way for a new approach to rehabilitation.
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#LA #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #CriminalJusticeReform #LouisianaSubstanceAbuse
@citizenptnewsco.bsky.socialThe new county co-response program has successfully engaged with 159 individuals in crisis, diverting many from jail and emergency rooms, but faces a looming funding cliff that could jeopardize its future.
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@citizenptnewsco.bsky.socialColorado lawmakers are calling for a critical review of the "extreme indifference" statute, arguing it unfairly targets Black residents and leads to disproportionate sentencing.
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#CO #CitizenPortal #ProsecutorialDiscretion #CriminalJusticeReform #RacialDisparities
@breakingnews06.bsky.socialChrista Pike's attorneys say she's in critical condition after botched lethal injections #JusticeForChrista #LethalInjection #DeathPenalty #BotchedExecution #CriminalJusticeReform
@shinemycrown.com‘Americans Are Being Killed, and There’s No Recourse’: Ilhan Omar Demands Prosecution and Abolishment of ICE: Rep. Ilhan Omar is calling for sweeping changes to the laws governing federal law enforcement accountability, arguing… #IlhanOmar #ICE #PoliceAccountability #CriminalJusticeReform #DefundICE
@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA former corrections worker is calling for urgent changes to Monroe County's jail medical contract after a shocking report revealed systemic failures in care that led to an inmate's death.
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#MonroeCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #CriminalJusticeReform #MonroeCountyPublicSafety
@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOne in four incarcerated New Yorkers is over 50, and reforming elder parole could save taxpayers a staggering $522 million a year!
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#NY #CitizenPortal #ElderCareAccountability #TaxpayerSavings #NewYorkElderJustice #CriminalJusticeReform
@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialFranklin County is taking a big step forward by applying for multiple grants that could enhance community services and address critical needs!
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#FranklinCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSustainability #FranklinCountyGrants #CriminalJusticeReform #ImmigrationSupport
@shinemycrown.com‘Thousands of Women Have Come Back to the Community’: Formerly Incarcerated Herself, Today Susan Burton Helps Formerly Incarcerated Women Rebuild Their Lives: Author and criminal justice reformer Susan Burton has… #CriminalJusticeReform #WomenEmpowerment #Incarceration #ReentryPrograms #SupportWomen
@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialA recent ribbon cutting at Ballard Point has given veterans 15 new units to call home, but the county faces pressing challenges in public safety and jail conditions after a busy football weekend.
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#JohnsonCounty #IA #CitizenPortal #CriminalJusticeReform #JohnsonCountyVeterans
@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia Innocence Project advocates are pushing for a crucial change to allow new scientific evidence to reopen cases, potentially freeing innocent individuals trapped by outdated laws.
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#GA #CitizenPortal #CriminalJusticeReform #ForensicScience #GeorgiaInnocence
@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialSheriff Ingrid Braun's journey from a rookie officer at the Rodney King incident to a triumphant election victory against her former boss is a powerful testament to resilience and leadership.
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#CA #CitizenPortal #LeadershipDevelopment #CriminalJusticeReform #CommunityPolicing
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialWhatcom County's innovative LEAD program has achieved a staggering 92% reduction in EMS transports and saved over $7.5 million in costs, showcasing the power of data-driven solutions in community care.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialEarly data reveals that nearly 15,000 clients benefited from psychiatric emergency services, with promising outcomes showing reduced re-arrest rates and significant drops in hospitalization.
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#TravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CriminalJusticeReform #HealthcareAccessibility
@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialLewis County's budget is facing a crisis as competency restoration costs soar, with one placement potentially draining $175,000 in just 90 days!
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#LewisCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthFunding #BudgetaryChallenges #LewisCountyHumanServices #CriminalJusticeReform
@citizenptnewsmo.bsky.socialRipley County just approved a crucial federal grant to bring a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney into the fold, enhancing local prosecution efforts without any long-term costs to the county!
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#RipleyCounty #MO #CitizenPortal #FederalFundingTransparency #CriminalJusticeReform