08/02/2023
Democracy is under attack in Georgia.
Today, 4 DAs, led by Sherry Boston DeKalb County District Attorney, sued the state for a new law that guts prosecutorial discretion
Opinion: A new and dangerous attack on democracy in Georgia | CNN
A new threat to democracy has emerged in Georgia, writes Rachel Marshall, citing passage of a law that creates a commission weakening the independence of community-elected prosecutors.
08/02/2023
Opinion: A new and dangerous attack on democracy in Georgia | CNN
A new threat to democracy has emerged in Georgia, writes Rachel Marshall, citing passage of a law that creates a commission weakening the independence of community-elected prosecutors.
03/08/2023
On this , we celebrate the amazing women in our community and around the world who fight for justice and equality for all women everywhere.
02/27/2023
The IIP is hiring!
The IIP is seeking a driven and highly organized individual passionate about criminal justice policy to fill the role of Policy Associate.
Interested? Visit https://bit.ly/3ICNaDh to apply.
11/14/2022
In the US, local leaders face unprecedented challenges in recruiting and retaining prosecutors, leaving offices understaffed and under-experienced.
That's why the IIP has published our solutions playbook on “Revamping Recruitment and Retention."
Read here: http://prosecution.org/beyondbigcitiespapers
10/25/2022
The IIP is looking for new Spring interns for research and policy support!
Check out the full description at https://prosecution.org/careers!
10/05/2022
Data collection is increasingly a priority for local prosecutors.
That's why the IIP's Beyond Big Cities Initiative and Urban Institute have published a paper about data capacity, barriers and creative solutions for smaller offices.
https://www.prosecution.org/beyondbigcitiespapers
09/21/2022
On 10/7 & 10/14, join the IIP, Prosecutors Alliance, and Center for Court Innovation for a CLE training series on procedural justice led by PA’s Alana Mathews and Arcelia Hurtado with opening remarks by Manhattan District Attorney's Office's Alvin Bragg and County Attorney John Choi.
Register here: https://www.prosecution.org/procedural-justice-training-series
09/15/2022
Last week, the IIP was honored to host a number of CJ stakeholders John Jay College of Criminal Justice to discuss the challenges of prosecuting s*x crimes, where the system is failing communities, & potential solutions. A publication based on the conversation is forthcoming.
We were also lucky to have a performance of John Jay’s Seeing R**e followed by an impactful conversation led by John Jay Professors Shonna Trinch and Barbara Cassidy.
To learn more about the convening and Seeing R**e, visit https://www.prosecution.org/s*x-crimes-prosecution.
08/30/2022
"There is a huge misunderstanding that restorative justice is a 'feel good' concept and the only way to hold kids accountable is by punishing them in court..."
BBCI Member County Attorney Reese Frederickson on the value of using restorative justice in youth justice cases.
Two cousins with diverging fates show promise, failure of youth rehabilitation in Minnesota
Each day, Minnesota judges and prosecutors make life-altering decisions about children who break the law. Most kids end up entangled in the county court system, but some youth are offered an alternative, known as diversion. A child’s future can hinge on the path that is chosen.
07/25/2022
NEW today from IIP: how local prosecutors can stand up for workers by combatting wage theft.
Read on for:
• Overcoming barriers & supporting victims
• Identifying common wage theft schemes
• Engaging w/ vulnerable communities
Download the guide here: prosecution.org/wagetheft
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