The prison policy initiative says that while only 9% of Maryland Residents live in Baltimore, 40% of those residents in the state prison system are from Baltimore.
We hosted took time to listen to what the community believes will decrease incarceration.
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Gideon’s week wouldn’t be complete without our District Public Defenders & Division Chiefs, who ensure the right to counsel in criminal, juvenile, CINA, & mental health cases across MD. Hear what public defense means to them. #Gideonat60#MOPD50at60 https://t.co/UETY4JF6Nk
Wonderful time this week honoring 50 years of @MarylandOPD commitment to the Sixth Amendment and justice, fairness, and dignity for all. Proud to have been a Board of Trustees member, and thrilled to see so many friends and heroes, including former Chief Judge Robert M. Bell.
Join us on October 27th at 6pm for "Innocence Isn't Enough," a panel discussion featuring Prof. Michele Nethercott, whose article on post-conviction exoneration in Maryland will be published in an upcoming issue of the UB Law Review. RSVP here: https://t.co/wnmEqbrVS6
The Juvenile Restoration Act secured the freedom of 23 individuals in its first year of implementation. Read our full report about JuvRA Year One here: https://t.co/up10ctI7og