Criminal Justice
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Kentucky determined to support its domestic violence shelters amid federal cuts
As federal Victims of Crime Act funding continues to impact Kentucky's domestic violence shelters, advocates say they are applauding lawmakers …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Turnover in MA election officials as presidential election nears
Heightened scrutiny and harassment are helping fuel an increasing turnover rate of election officials in Massachusetts and beyond, according to a new …
Nassau County exec's plan to deputize armed citizens draws fire
Nassau County's executive wants to deputize residents who hold gun permits. County Executive Bruce Blakemen's plan involves training 100 residents …
Report: Diverting youth away from the justice system is working
Efforts to keep young people out of the criminal justice system are working, according to a new Sentencing Project report. Elie Zwiebel, attorney …
Measuring long-term impact of Simpson trial on media literacy
O.J. Simpson's death has the nation looking back on the infamous murder trial that resulted in his acquittal. Experts say one of the lasting impacts …
Uncovering America's methamphetamine history
Missouri may, at one time, have had a reputation as the "meth-lab capital of the country" - but a five-part podcast uncovers its true history…
Criminal justice package moves ahead in CA state Legislature
A package to improve public safety is moving ahead in the California state Legislature - with a floor vote in the State Assembly on the first bill exp…
ME women veterans request counselors for military sexual trauma
Advocates for women veterans, who've experienced sexual trauma while serving in the military, are asking state lawmakers for much-needed funding…
Missouri carries out its first execution of 2024
Missouri went through with its first execution of the year, as Brian Dorsey was put to death last night, just after 6 p.m. CT. The U.S. Supreme …
Mental health urgent-care facility now available in northeast Boulder
Boulder and Broomfield County residents can now access mental health services the same way they can access urgent medical care. Dr. Nadia Haddad…
NV pro-choice advocates break down upcoming SCOTUS cases
Nevada reproductive-rights advocates are breaking down the importance of two looming Supreme Court abortion cases. In Moyle v. United States…
America Saves Week: CT groups teach money saving techniques
Today is the beginning of America Saves Week, and Connecticut groups are hosting events all week. Each day is correlated to a different aspect of …