ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
The suicide rate — and overall number of deaths behind bars — is rising even as the overall prison population shrinks, suggesting worsening mental health conditions behind the walls, according to prison rights advocates and medical experts. ... See MoreSee Less
Can AI be used to make the criminal justice system more fair and efficient, or will it only reinforce harmful biases? Experts say that it has so far been deployed in worrying ways—but that there is potential for positive impact. ... See MoreSee Less
Under a state law that took effect in June, police officers are required to conduct arrests in a way that avoids trauma for any children present, and collaborate with social workers and child advocates to create a temporary plan for their care. To date, there has been no statewide guidance or mandatory police training related to treatment of suspects’ children. ... See MoreSee Less