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The Crime and Consequences Blog discusses crime and the criminal law. We approach criminal law » The Crime and Consequences Blog discusses crime and the criminal law. We approach criminal law issues from the perspective of victims of crime and the law-abiding public. As most of the existing criminal law blogs are defense-oriented, this is a step toward balance in the blogosphere as a whole.

I created the Charles Smith Blog in 2007 after I retired from The Toronto Star to permit me to » I created the Charles Smith Blog in 2007 after I retired from The Toronto Star to permit me to keep digging into the story of the flawed pathologist and the harm he had done to so many innocent parents and caregivers, and to Ontario's criminal justice system. The heart of the Blog is my approach to following cases which raise issues in all of these areas - especially those involving the death penalty.

A blog by Bruce Schneier covering security and security technology also frequent posts about » A blog by Bruce Schneier covering security and security technology also frequent posts about homeland security in particular. Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist and author. He is described by The Economist as a "Security Guru".

Vera works closely with government to build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, » Vera works closely with government to build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities.

Sentencing Law and Policy blog provides information and commentary about guidelines and capital » Sentencing Law and Policy blog provides information and commentary about guidelines and capital sentencing. Professor Berman is the sole creator and author of the Sentencing Law and Policy blog. Professor Berman provides consulting services on various cutting-edge federal sentencing issues. He also is frequently contacted by the media concerning sentencing developments.

Prof. Jonathan Turley is a nationally recognized legal scholar who has written extensively in » Prof. Jonathan Turley is a nationally recognized legal scholar who has written extensively in areas ranging from constitutional law to legal theory & tort law. He writes about Constitutional Law, Environment, Free Speech, Lawyering, Politics, Religion, Supreme Court, and more.

The Prison Policy Initiative was founded in 2001 to document and publicize how over- » The Prison Policy Initiative was founded in 2001 to document and publicize how over-criminalization undermines our national welfare. This blog provides research and advocacy about how mass incarceration affects individuals, communities and the national welfare.

The AFL-CIO is an expression of the hopes and aspirations of the working people of America. We » The AFL-CIO is an expression of the hopes and aspirations of the working people of America. We resolve to fulfill the yearning of the human spirit for liberty, justice and community; to advance individual and associational freedom; to vanquish oppression, privation and cruelty in all their forms.

Death Penalty Information Center, serving the media and public with analysis & information » Death Penalty Information Center, serving the media and public with analysis & information concerning capital punishment.

Your Complete Criminal Justice Resource. The TCR is designed to serve as a resource & a » Your Complete Criminal Justice Resource. The TCR is designed to serve as a resource & a marketplace of ideas for journalists, practitioners, researchers, and the general public. The site also serves as a source of career & new research information for the criminal justice community.

Solitary Watch is a nonprofit national watchdog group that investigates, documents, and » Solitary Watch is a nonprofit national watchdog group that investigates, documents, and disseminates information on the widespread use of solitary confinement in U.S. prisons and jails.

Breaking news, headlines, and press releases from the Juvenile Law Center. Juvenile Law Center » Breaking news, headlines, and press releases from the Juvenile Law Center. Juvenile Law Center advocates for rights, dignity, equity and opportunity for youth in the child welfare and justice systems.

AMU Edge is an online resource featuring content designed for military, veterans, public safety, » AMU Edge is an online resource featuring content designed for military, veterans, public safety, intelligence, homeland security, emergency management, space, and cybersecurity professionals, brought to you by American Military University.

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This blog has been called "the definitive blog on miami criminal law" by the NY times, » This blog has been called "the definitive blog on miami criminal law" by the NY times, the washington post, the pope, and donald trump who also once said it was "really great".

Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, humane, open and effective justice » Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, humane, open and effective justice system.

Leading in the development of criminology and criminal justice research and theory; the training » Leading in the development of criminology and criminal justice research and theory; the training of graduate students to conduct and understand basic and applied research; and the provision of undergraduate education of the highest quality.

Matt Mangino is Attorney, former district attorney of Lawrence County and author of The » Matt Mangino is Attorney, former district attorney of Lawrence County and author of The Executioner's Toll, 2010.