As the name suggests, injustice is the unjust taking of someone else’s rights. It can be the taking of a credit card debt to pay off a bank loan, the sale of a monopoly right, or the granting of a privilege such as voting or membership in a group.
We have an array of justice systems that grant us moral and legal rights. With justice systems, communities agree on how someone should be treated with certain rights granted. For example, they agree that one person should not be forced to pay for another person’s mistake or wastefulness.
Injustice occurs when one person is not being treated with justice because one person does not have all of the rights in place. It can be in relation to political beliefs, social background, financial levels, and/or religious beliefs.
This article will discuss some news about injustice that are positive for people who don’t have all of the rights in place.
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Crime reparations are becoming more popular
There are more ways to make money and live a life without being a police officer is becoming more and more available. There are many ways to pay your bills while working as a reparaderian or atelier member.
There are community-based ateliers that partner with families to establish an art school, market, or workshop. Others run training programs for self-defense or Community Organizing techniques. Many of these ateliers are run out of the home rather than a studio apartment.
There are also large corporations that need help getting back on their feet after a crime. Many offer job training and support to get back on their feet.
If you can relate to the person you meet at an arts community organization, you can create a positive connection that can lead to collaboration and good work ethic.
Fewer people are being incarcerated
As we discussed earlier, the U.S. incarceration rate has been rising at a steady pace. This increase is primarily due to increasing crime rates in recent years.
However, as more people are getting into trouble, it is coming down. In 1980, there were approximately 1 in 5 Americans that was incarcerated. By 2010, that number had risen to roughly 1 in 17 Americans.
At that time, over 10 million people were imprisoned around the world. Today, there are close to 8 million people behind bars worldwide.
Because of the growing number of people behind bars, there has been a increased need for prison facilities around the country. As more inmates are put into custody, more prisons need them!
Unfortunately, even with the decrease in total numbers in prison and on death row since 1980, political figures continue to push for even more confinement via sentencing guidelines.
Bail reform is sweeping the country
There has been a huge increase in bail reform around the country in the past few years. Over the past year, I’ve noticed more and more places on my commute that have posted information about bail reform or offered alternatives to pretrial release such as a community service program or legal assistance.
This is a good news story about bail reform. Injustice has gone away, and now people can put away the old system of pretrial release and incarceration.
A lot of times when people are arrested, they are immediately taken to jail because there is not time to go through the judicial system. Plus, if you are locked up, you cannot protest your unjust arrest or conviction. You can only do this after your trial is over, at which point your freedom has come back!
You can read more about this story at https://www.indeedianewsnetwork.com/news/articles/9-news-articles-about-bail-reform/.
Some states are abolishing capital punishment
Over the past few years, several states have repealed the death penalty. This is a good sign, as it indicates that the practice of executing people is wrong.
These changes are a response to several things. First, there is an increasing amount of research that indicates that the death penalty does not deter criminal activity and is in fact extremely stressful for its victims and their families.
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The #MeToo movement has brought attention to sexual assault and harassment
Since the movement began, it has resulted in the dismissal of many longtime corporate executives and government officials.
Many of these individuals have been exposed as accused but not proven criminals. Since they were found guilty of lower charges, however, they have been promoted or granted higher positions.
This has outraged many people, including those who have been charged but not yet convicted. They feel that if they can’t get a fair shake in court, then at the very least they should be removed from positions of power.
If someone is accused of sexual assault, there are several ways to handle it: tell someone, take a break, or end your life. All of these options have their own pros and cons that need to be weighed before you choose one over the other.
Generous donors are stepping up to fund criminal justice reform organizations
As seen in the previous bullet point, there are a lot of organizations working on justice issues. This is true even though we are in the midst of an incredible national conversation about criminal justice.
If you or someone you know needs help with criminal justice reform, you should be funding organizations like these. They are making progress and will continue to do so as they receive more support.
Even small amounts of money can make a big difference in these organizations and the people they serve. For example, $25 can buy one meal at a restaurant or $50 can buy two meals at a restaurant.
There are many ways you can help this movement push for change by small donors! Generous donors are stepping up to support criminal justice reform organizations like The National Council on Criminal Offenderness-Juvenile Justice Initiative (NCCCO JCI-JJI).
The Trump administration is taking a less aggressive approach to criminal justice reform
Recent changes in the criminal justice system are called “justice reinvestment” programs. These changes aim to change how money is spent by shifting more of the burden onto criminals to reform their behavior.
Under this strategy, community-based organizations work with offenders to help them develop skills that lead to work or housing and make them less dependent on the criminal-justice system.
At the same time, government funding goes toward improving the quality of life for people who commit crimes and creating opportunities for them to re-integrate into society.
These efforts are designed to appeal not just to people with little political power, but anyone who sees people being treated like second class citizens. They feel like you are fighting against your own country when you see what is happening to them,heimson said.heimson is a senior policy analyst at Third Way, a nonprofit that promotes good governance and policy change.
States are taking action on criminal justice reform
Since the 2010 recession, Congress has introduced and passed several criminal justice reform bills. Some of these reforms include changes to mandatory minimum sentences, reduced bail, more parole opportunities, and other changes to how the system deals with low-level offenders.
Most of these proposals would make it possible for someone with a criminal record to get a job or receive housing or public services, but not every state has implemented this policy. This is because some believe the criminal record holds them back from seeking employment or receiving services.
However, research is growing in support for this belief as more evidence proves that a conviction cannot be expunged from your record.