by Mandie Sellars | Feb 15, 2017 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News, Mass Incarceration
Last week, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held its annual CIT Conference. The conference was designed for law enforcement officers, jail administrators, court personnel, emergency responders, social workers, counselors, and mental health advocates. During...
by Mandie Sellars | Feb 15, 2017 | Emancipate NC News
On Saturday, the North Carolina NAACP held its 11th annual HJonK March in Downtown Raleigh. According to the News and Observer, the agenda included expressing support for the Affordable Care Act amid Republican efforts to repeal the health care law known as...
by Mandie Sellars | Feb 15, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Mass Incarceration
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Nancy Shakir, a friend to CJPC and a tireless activist for social justice in North Carolina, including educating citizens about the documented racial bias in North Carolina death penalty cases and the Racial...
by Mandie Sellars | Jan 30, 2017 | Emancipate NC News
CJPC is hiring a new Executive Director. Download and review the job description and share with interested candidates. From Board Chair Dr. George Wilson about the departure of Lao Rubert, Executive Director: Lao Rubert, CJPC’s wonderful and beloved Executive...
by Mandie Sellars | Jan 30, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Legislative Updates
The legislature reconvened on Wednesday and new committee appointments were made. The committees – and committee chairs – that will be particularly important for criminal justice issues are listed below. Take a minute to see if a member from your area is...
