Tag #Second Chances

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Mar de Fuera" Spanish Series Tackles Juvenile Delinquency and Social Issues

Mar de Fuera," a Spanish adaptation of the Italian series "Mare Fuori," airing on Atresplayer September 14th, portrays the lives of juvenile delinquents in a youth detention center, exploring themes of family, mental health, and toxic relationships alongside criminal issues.

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Quality Education
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Former Inmate Heads Trump's Pardon Efforts, Advocates for Reform

Alice Marie Johnson, formerly serving a life sentence for a crime she maintains she didn't commit, now works as President Trump's pardon czar, seeking non-violent offenders for presidential pardons while advocating for systemic change in the American justice system.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Virginia Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Shorten Probationary Periods

Virginia lawmakers introduced a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill, similar to a Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Jay-Z, aiming to shorten probation for convicts meeting specific criteria such as job attainment, education, or participation in rehabilitation programs; the bill, sp...

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Jail's Goodwill Store Aids Reintegration

Inmates at Santa Clara County's Elmwood Correctional Facility can choose new outfits at an on-site Goodwill store before release, receiving job training and addressing clothing needs for successful reintegration.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Trump's Removal of DOJ Press Releases Spotlights Challenges Faced by Returning Citizens

Donald Trump's removal of DOJ press releases for January 6th riot convicts highlights the challenges faced by returning citizens in overcoming the stigma of past convictions, sparking debate about the lasting impact of publicizing criminal records and the need for broader reform.

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Review of "You Are Here"

A review of David Nicholls's novel "You Are Here", focusing on its plot, characters, narration style, and themes, and its audiobook version.

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Australian Club Appoints Man with Assault Conviction to Senior Role

Melbourne businessman Nicholas Smedley, with a 2007 conviction for assaulting his former fiancee, was appointed chair of The Australian Club's house committee, sparking controversy among members and family violence advocates.

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Gender Equality
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Ex-Inmate Advises First Lady on Prison Reentry Reform

Willette Benford, formerly incarcerated for 24 years, now advises Illinois' First Lady, M.K. Pritzker, on improving support for women leaving prison, resulting in new legislation and a pilot program to address housing, employment, and childcare needs.

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Rapper G. Dep Released After Clemency for 1993 Murder

Rapper G. Dep, who confessed to a 1993 murder in 2010, was released from prison in April 2024 after receiving clemency; his case highlights ongoing debates about juvenile justice and sentencing disparities across states.

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Former Children's Laureate Credits Mother's Intervention for Turning Point

Connor Allen, Wales' former Children's Laureate, recounts how his mother's decision to call the police after he assaulted her at 16 led to a turning point and his eventual success as a writer and actor, highlighting the importance of second chances and community support.

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Georgia's Probation Reform: Early Release Impacts Thousands

Georgia's 2021 law, aiming to reduce its high probation population, has led to at least 26,523 early releases by January, impacting individuals like Jamariel Hobbs who was released from a nine-year probation sentence after three years, due to the 2021 legislation.

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