Why Some Veterans Become Justice-Involved—and How We Can Do Better
We trained them for war. Then we punished them for surviving it. Justice-involved veterans sit at the intersection of two…
Federal Judge Declares Trial Penalty Unconstitutional: A Direct Challenge to Plea-Driven Justice
The jury trial has been replaced, almost exclusively, by a system of secret plea-bargaining negotiations behind closed doors. In a…
When Family Court Becomes a Weapon: How Power, Bias, and Control Harm Children in Michigan
Family court is supposed to safeguard children. When power, bias, and manipulation take hold, it can become something else entirely:…
Wisconsin Judge Denies Breastfeeding Mother Her Rights: A Failure of Law, Science, and Humanity
Some rulings are so cold they reveal more than a bad legal call. They expose how quickly a court can…
Judicial Responsibility to Protect Children in Custody Cases
In custody cases, the most dangerous assumption a court can make is that every conflict is just conflict. Sometimes what…
Anger at the Justice System Is Valid—and It’s Fuel for Accountability
Anger. It’s a powerful emotion that can consume you when you feel betrayed by something you’re supposed to trust. For…
Surviving the Financial Strain of Incarceration
Supporting children of incarcerated parents starts with one hard truth: they are carrying a loss the system often refuses to…
How to Support Children of Incarcerated Parents with Compassion and Care
Supporting children of incarcerated parents starts with one hard truth: they are carrying a loss the system often refuses to…
How the Criminal Justice System Causes PTSD—and Why We Keep Ignoring It
For many people across the world, trauma is typically associated with war, natural disasters, or violence. One of the most…
Lost in the Maze: How Participatory Defense Gives Power Back to Defendants and Families
The criminal justice system often feels like an impenetrable hedge maze. Participatory defense matters because it refuses to leave defendants…
You must be logged in to post a comment.