Posted on 10/18/22 by Bree Easterling (they/them) in Justice Reform
When we call for help, we want assurance that whoever arrives on the scene will make the situation better, not worse. How law enforcement responds to emergency calls has made public safety a priority in many communities. Residents, advocates and even service providers have begun looking closely at new ways to keep residents safe. One promising model is mobile response for people experiencing behavioral health crises that does not involve police. In Cleveland, high-profile police killings of two unarmed residents sparked an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. Police shot at Malissa Williams and Timothy Russell 137 times after a... read more
Posted on 04/22/20 by Jasmine Ayres in Justice Reform
*This piece originally appeared in the April 2020 edition of The Columbus & Dayton African American News Journal As Ohio’s COVID-19 crisis grows, so does concern about its impact on people living and working behind bars.... read more
Posted on 04/13/20 by Piet van Lier (he/him) in Justice Reform
No matter where we live or what we look like, we all want to protect ourselves and our loved ones so we can stay safe and healthy. The coronavirus pandemic has begun to expose ever... read more
Posted on 12/04/19 by Intern Writer in Justice Reform
By Colleen Gravens As Ohio considers efforts to move away from its punitive approach to criminal justice, we can learn from Oklahoma. Last month, Oklahoma took a bold step toward reforming its justice system by commuting... read more
Posted on 11/11/19 by Caitlin Johnson (she/her) in Justice Reform
I live in the tiny, picturesque village of Bratenahl. Besides Lake Erie to its north, Bratenahl is completely surrounded by the city of Cleveland. The community is perhaps best known for its sprawling lakefront estates... read more
Posted on 09/30/19 by Piet van Lier (he/him) in Justice Reform
Jade and Tiffany are two Ohio women serving time in prison for drug possession and struggling with addiction. Their stories show why Ohio’s punitive approach to drug possession and addiction is not working. Ohio spends more... read more
Posted on 09/06/19 by Intern Writer in Justice Reform
By Jack McGowan For the estimated one in three Americans with a criminal record, it can be tough to find jobs that offer fair wages and a career pathway. For many, one mark on their criminal... read more
Posted on 08/05/19 by Intern Writer in Justice Reform
Innocent people who can't make bail end up serving time, accepting plea deals By Sydney Diewald In the United States, everyone is supposed to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. But before they even stand trial, many... read more
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