by Mandie Sellars | Oct 10, 2016 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis) has sponsored federal legislation that would require police “to be trained on de-escalation techniques that focus on preserving life.” We strongly support this bill and her efforts and will track it’s progress at the...
by Mandie Sellars | Oct 10, 2016 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News, Mass Incarceration
The Durham Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant of $228,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJS). The purpose of the grant is to implement a system wide enhancement of identifying, screening and...
by Mandie Sellars | Oct 10, 2016 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News, Mass Incarceration
Chief Justice Martin’s Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice is examining the criminal case management system in North Carolina. A consultant speaking to the committee found much room for positive reform in our system. Key Findings Included: 1. ...
by Mandie Sellars | Oct 10, 2016 | Emancipate NC News, Mass Incarceration
TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers) will be breaking ground Oct. 13 for a new state of the art comprehensive health care center. This is a remarkable achievement for any community agency, much less one that is dedicated to providing treatment...
by Mandie Sellars | Oct 10, 2016 | Emancipate NC News, Ending the Death Penalty
After gaining national attention for botching it’s last execution in 2014, Ohio is trying yet another drug cocktail. This time it will be following Oklahoma’s lead – another botched execution state – and using a 3 drug protocol that includes...
