West Virginians released from prison are not allowed to vote until their parole or probation period is over and their sentence is complete. Since people can be placed on parole in some cases for up to ten years for low-level offenses, criminal justice advocates said they are effectively barred from civic participation, even as they get jobs and resume community life. Ashley Omps, criminal justice advocate for the group West Virginia Family of Convicted People, said Senate Bill 235, which restores the right to vote upon physical release from prison, would streamline the process of helping more people become part of their communities. .
South Dakota investigators say they re carrying heavy caseloads dealing with internet crimes against children. There s hope new research and pressure from Congress will lead to more tools to protect minors. Last week, a U.S. .
Washington state lawmakers are considering eliminating the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. House Bill 1618 would revise the current three-year limitation from the discovery of child sexual abuse injuries for filing claims for damages in civil suits. Darrell Cochran is an attorney in Tacoma and former president of the Washington State Association for Justice. .
Body camera videos depict crisis interventions where children 10 and under were handcuffed in Cleveland. Specialists said they show disparities in how individual officers are handling kids in crisis.
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