Sentencing Policy

Sentencing Policy

Support the exploration and utilization of alternatives to imprisonment, taking into consideration the circumstances and nature of the crime. LWVUS opposes mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses.

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Event Date: 
Feb 16 2023 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Creative 360

General Membership Meeting, FEBRUARY 16, 7pm at Creative 360

League of Women Voters advocacy initiatives which address the Criminal Justice System in Michigan

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The League of Women Voters of Schenectady County supports improvements to the local criminal justice system.
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Event Date: 
May 10 2022 06:00 pm

Due to technical difficulties, the April Hot Topic presentation was rescheduled to May 10 at 6:00 PM. If you were unable to attend in April, you now have another opportunity to join Dr.

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 Welcome to the

Juvenile Justice and Justice for All Advocacy Team

of LWV of Washtenaw County.

Upcoming Events:

 

Join the Juvenile Justice Advocacy Team May 1, at 9:00, to hear Juvenile Priorities in the Courts presented by The Honorable Patrick J. Conlin, Jr. 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM via Zoom

Criminal Justice Reform
Event Date: 
Nov 10 2021 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Join the League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley for a discussion on criminal justice reform. You will hear from three speakers about the history of criminal justice, the need for reform, and what you can do to help.

Event Date: 
Jun 06 2021 12:00 pm to Jun 07 2021 11:45 am
Event location: 

ZOOM

Invitation from the League of Women Voters of Delaware County

Part 2: Post-trial: Conviction, Consequences, and Costs

Event Date: 
May 13 2021 12:00 pm to May 14 2021 11:45 am
Event location: 

ZOOM

Invitation from the League of Women Voters of Central Delaware County

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Racial Justice

Duel at the Douglass: Wayland Cubit, Tommie Johnson to debate for Oklahoma County sheriff

Action Alerts

The 2020 race for Oklahoma County sheriff will result in the first Black sheriff to hold the office, regardless of who wins.

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LWVC Secures an Exceptional Victory with Passage of the California Racial Justice Act

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