News in “Justice”
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January 29, 2013 - From the field
Initiative to Bolster Legal Environments for Civil Society Organizations
The International Center for Not-For-Profit Law has announced its Civic Space Initiative. Read More
January 27, 2013 - In the Media
Report Calls for Increased Funding for Juvenile Justice Efforts
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January 22, 2013 - Publication
Child Migration Issues in Mexico and Central America
A new report explores human rights concerns associated with the growth of youth and child migration at Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala. Read More
January 20, 2013 - Publication
Evaluating Recruitment of Migrant Workers
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante has released a report on substantial defects in the current H-2 program’s recruitment systems, stating that many temporary workers are routinely subjected to fraud, charged illegal fees, and threatened ... Read More
January 16, 2013 - In the Media
"Rights Group Reports on Abuses of Surveillance and Censorship Technology"
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January 15, 2013 - In the Media
"The Safety Zone: Inside a School Where No Student's Needs are Too Tough"
From MinnPost
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November 21, 2012 - In the Media
"The Promise of Juvenile Court"
From the Chicago Sun-Times
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November 15, 2012 - In the Media
"Can Teen Brain Development Help Explain Juvenile Crime?"
From Minnesota Public Radio
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November 14, 2012 - In the Media
"Weitzel: Partnership Offers Reforms for Juvenile Justice System"
From My Suburban Life
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October 25, 2012 - From the field
Nigerian Court Finds Termination Based on HIV Status Illegal and Unlawful
After a 12-year legal battle, the Lagos State High Court handed down a landmark decision in the first ever HIV discrimination lawsuit in Nigeria. Read More
September 27, 2012 - From the field
Mexico's Supreme Court Rejects Military Trials
Mexico's National Supreme Court has ruled Article 57 of the Mexican Military Code of Justice, which the military had interpreted to give itself jurisdiction over cases of military human rights violations, to be unconstitutional. Read More
September 25, 2012 - Publication
Report Highlights Progress in Juvenile Justice Reforms
Advances in Juvenile Justice Reform summarizes reforms made during this period by 47 states and the District of Columbia in 24 different policy areas. Read More
September 17, 2012 - In the Media
"Detention Centers Prepare for New State Standards"
From The Advocate
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September 12, 2012 - From the field
The Effects of Incarceration of Youth on Family Members
MacArthur-supported Campaign for Youth Justice has compiled stories from many family members of incarcerated youth. Read More
August 27, 2012 - From the field
California Supreme Court Prohibits Lengthy Sentences for Juveniles Convicted of Non-Homicide Crimes
The California Supreme Court ruled in People v. Caballero that a term of years sentence that is tantamount to life for a juvenile in a non-homicide is unconstitutional. In the case, the Court held that the ... Read More
