How Survivors Are Working to Stop the Cycle of Violence - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlySurvivors of violence demand to be heard in political discussions about crime and public safety.
From Clinton to Trump, how talk about crime has changed since a landmark billThe 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act is now viewed by many as a significant misstep in federal crime policy.
NYC landlord case shows equal justice is a joke under DA Alvin BraggBragg's policies may compromise public safety by selectively treating certain crimes less severely, as seen in recent indictments and community reactions.
Hochul's support for DAs' law reform: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 4, 2025Gov. Hochul and DA Bragg are reacting to public sentiment against soft-on-crime policies, pushing for legal changes to enable tougher prosecutions.
Elias: California's pendulum swings back, forth on crime and punishmentCalifornia's criminal justice sentiment has shifted back towards tougher policies in response to rising concerns about property crimes.
Oakland City Council incumbents try to fend off challengers in crowded November electionOakland's November election centers on change, with shifts in City Council and a recall effort igniting debates on public safety and policy direction.
How Survivors Are Working to Stop the Cycle of Violence - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlySurvivors of violence demand to be heard in political discussions about crime and public safety.
From Clinton to Trump, how talk about crime has changed since a landmark billThe 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act is now viewed by many as a significant misstep in federal crime policy.
NYC landlord case shows equal justice is a joke under DA Alvin BraggBragg's policies may compromise public safety by selectively treating certain crimes less severely, as seen in recent indictments and community reactions.
Hochul's support for DAs' law reform: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 4, 2025Gov. Hochul and DA Bragg are reacting to public sentiment against soft-on-crime policies, pushing for legal changes to enable tougher prosecutions.
Elias: California's pendulum swings back, forth on crime and punishmentCalifornia's criminal justice sentiment has shifted back towards tougher policies in response to rising concerns about property crimes.
Oakland City Council incumbents try to fend off challengers in crowded November electionOakland's November election centers on change, with shifts in City Council and a recall effort igniting debates on public safety and policy direction.
After Meeting With Border Czar, NYC Mayor Says He's Exploring Ways to Deport Violent MigrantsNYC Mayor Eric Adams declares the city will no longer be a sanctuary for asylum seekers who commit serious crimes.
A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitolsMissouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's inauguration marked a shift towards tough-on-crime policies, aligning with a broader national trend in legislative approaches to crime.
Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislationThe Laken Riley Act mandates detention and deportation of undocumented persons accused of serious crimes, reflecting a significant policy shift on immigration.
After Meeting With Border Czar, NYC Mayor Says He's Exploring Ways to Deport Violent MigrantsNYC Mayor Eric Adams declares the city will no longer be a sanctuary for asylum seekers who commit serious crimes.
A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitolsMissouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's inauguration marked a shift towards tough-on-crime policies, aligning with a broader national trend in legislative approaches to crime.
Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislationThe Laken Riley Act mandates detention and deportation of undocumented persons accused of serious crimes, reflecting a significant policy shift on immigration.
Gov. Newsom comes to Oakland to pressure the city to scale back pursuit policy, allow more police chases in townGov. Newsom pressures Oakland to revise its police pursuit policy in response to rising crime and public safety concerns.
Trump Makes Stunning Call for Police to Use Extraordinarily Rough' Tactics to Stop Crime: You Need One Really Violent Day'Trump advocates for a day of aggressive law enforcement to combat shoplifting and restore order in cities.Current legal conditions, according to Trump, embolden theft and create an environment of fear for business owners.
Letters: It's up to all of us to get tough on crimeEffective crime reduction requires cooperation between law enforcement and the courts to ensure accountability for offenders.Introducing warning labels on alcohol products is a crucial step toward addressing public health concerns related to alcohol consumption.
Gov. Newsom comes to Oakland to pressure the city to scale back pursuit policy, allow more police chases in townGov. Newsom pressures Oakland to revise its police pursuit policy in response to rising crime and public safety concerns.
Trump Makes Stunning Call for Police to Use Extraordinarily Rough' Tactics to Stop Crime: You Need One Really Violent Day'Trump advocates for a day of aggressive law enforcement to combat shoplifting and restore order in cities.Current legal conditions, according to Trump, embolden theft and create an environment of fear for business owners.
Letters: It's up to all of us to get tough on crimeEffective crime reduction requires cooperation between law enforcement and the courts to ensure accountability for offenders.Introducing warning labels on alcohol products is a crucial step toward addressing public health concerns related to alcohol consumption.
California Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills targeting flash mobs, theft, and smash-and-grab robberiesCalifornia's new bipartisan legislation targets smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, promising tougher penalties and measures against repeat offenders.
Will Passage of Prop. 36 Protect the Bay Area from Retail Theft?Retail theft has surged in California, prompting voters to support Prop. 36 which increases penalties for repeat offenders.
You'll Never Believe How Much This State Spends on InmatesProposition 36 enacts harsher penalties on crimes, raising concerns about increased incarceration and financial burdens on California taxpayers.
Newsom signs another retail theft bill amid rising concerns about crime in CaliforniaCalifornia has strengthened laws to combat organized retail theft with tougher penalties.
California Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills targeting flash mobs, theft, and smash-and-grab robberiesCalifornia's new bipartisan legislation targets smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, promising tougher penalties and measures against repeat offenders.
Will Passage of Prop. 36 Protect the Bay Area from Retail Theft?Retail theft has surged in California, prompting voters to support Prop. 36 which increases penalties for repeat offenders.
You'll Never Believe How Much This State Spends on InmatesProposition 36 enacts harsher penalties on crimes, raising concerns about increased incarceration and financial burdens on California taxpayers.
Newsom signs another retail theft bill amid rising concerns about crime in CaliforniaCalifornia has strengthened laws to combat organized retail theft with tougher penalties.
Trump says DoJ will vigorously' pursue death penalty after Biden commutationsTrump pledges to pursue the death penalty for violent crimes, contrasting Biden's recent commutations.The death penalty debate continues to be divisive, with strong opinions on both sides.
Stick it to Soros: Los Angeles, stop street chaos and vote out woke DA George GasconCriminals feel entitled due to systemic changes in the justice system fueled by funding from influential figures like George Soros.
Trump says DoJ will vigorously' pursue death penalty after Biden commutationsTrump pledges to pursue the death penalty for violent crimes, contrasting Biden's recent commutations.The death penalty debate continues to be divisive, with strong opinions on both sides.
Stick it to Soros: Los Angeles, stop street chaos and vote out woke DA George GasconCriminals feel entitled due to systemic changes in the justice system fueled by funding from influential figures like George Soros.
'Why are you messing with me for smoking fentanyl?' The tough task of policing MacArthur ParkThe LAPD Rampart Division's effectiveness is challenged by lenient policies that allow repeat drug offenders to quickly return to the streets.
Can a new Los Angeles district attorney affect the Menendez brothers' case?Nathan Hochman is projected to become the next Los Angeles County District Attorney, promising a return to a proportional approach to justice.
Interim Alameda County DA hopes to turn page, ensure public safety after recall of Pamela PriceRoyl Roberts takes over as Interim DA following Pamela Price's recall, signaling a shift towards tougher crime prosecution in Alameda County.
Can a new Los Angeles district attorney affect the Menendez brothers' case?Nathan Hochman is projected to become the next Los Angeles County District Attorney, promising a return to a proportional approach to justice.
Interim Alameda County DA hopes to turn page, ensure public safety after recall of Pamela PriceRoyl Roberts takes over as Interim DA following Pamela Price's recall, signaling a shift towards tougher crime prosecution in Alameda County.
Elias: Proposition results show voters less liberal than politiciansCalifornia voters are liberal yet moderate, preferring pragmatic solutions to crime and housing over extreme policies.Tough-on-crime measures succeed while expansion of rent control fails, indicating voters' prioritization of housing supply.
Gavin Newsom reflects on year of arrests made for retail theft, car burglaries a week ahead of electionCalifornia's crackdown on retail theft yielded over 3,200 arrests and significant recovery of stolen goods, according to Gov. Newsom.
Latest line: A good week for the California Apartment Association, a bad week for Pamela PriceCalifornia landlords score a legislative victory with Prop 34, restricting political spending by opponents against rent control measures in the state.
Column: California voters are fed up with crime and, apparently, inaction by DemocratsCalifornia voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36 to increase punishment for theft and drug offenses despite opposition from Governor Newsom and lawmakers.
Candidatos del Distrito 5 opinan sobre la Proposicion 36 que aumenta las sanciones por delitosCandidates have mixed opinions on Proposition 36, which aims to counteract issues stemming from Proposition 47.
Elias: Proposition results show voters less liberal than politiciansCalifornia voters are liberal yet moderate, preferring pragmatic solutions to crime and housing over extreme policies.Tough-on-crime measures succeed while expansion of rent control fails, indicating voters' prioritization of housing supply.
Gavin Newsom reflects on year of arrests made for retail theft, car burglaries a week ahead of electionCalifornia's crackdown on retail theft yielded over 3,200 arrests and significant recovery of stolen goods, according to Gov. Newsom.
Latest line: A good week for the California Apartment Association, a bad week for Pamela PriceCalifornia landlords score a legislative victory with Prop 34, restricting political spending by opponents against rent control measures in the state.
Column: California voters are fed up with crime and, apparently, inaction by DemocratsCalifornia voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36 to increase punishment for theft and drug offenses despite opposition from Governor Newsom and lawmakers.
Candidatos del Distrito 5 opinan sobre la Proposicion 36 que aumenta las sanciones por delitosCandidates have mixed opinions on Proposition 36, which aims to counteract issues stemming from Proposition 47.
Exclusive | Controversial NYC DA Alvin Bragg favored to win re-election: 'New Yorkers are crazy'Alvin Bragg is favored for re-election despite criticism over his soft stance on crime, potentially making New York City a national joke.
Exclusive | Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg drops $40K on trauma-relief program for 'snowflake' staffBragg's new program focuses on his staff's trauma while neglecting crime victims' needs.
Exclusive | Controversial NYC DA Alvin Bragg favored to win re-election: 'New Yorkers are crazy'Alvin Bragg is favored for re-election despite criticism over his soft stance on crime, potentially making New York City a national joke.
Exclusive | Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg drops $40K on trauma-relief program for 'snowflake' staffBragg's new program focuses on his staff's trauma while neglecting crime victims' needs.
The conservative tide reaches the great Democratic bastion of CaliforniaVoters in San Francisco rejected progressive leadership, opting for moderate Daniel Lurie, reflecting a shift in California's political landscape.
Sorry, Soros - even Democratic voters rejected soft-on-crime district attorneysPublic sentiment is shifting towards tough-on-crime policies, indicating a rejection of soft-on-crime strategies even among Democratic voters.
The conservative tide reaches the great Democratic bastion of CaliforniaVoters in San Francisco rejected progressive leadership, opting for moderate Daniel Lurie, reflecting a shift in California's political landscape.
Sorry, Soros - even Democratic voters rejected soft-on-crime district attorneysPublic sentiment is shifting towards tough-on-crime policies, indicating a rejection of soft-on-crime strategies even among Democratic voters.
Who are the wealthy donors flooding Oakland's election with out-of-town cash?Increased campaign spending by hedge-fund manager Philip Dreyfuss is shifting Oakland's politics towards moderate, tough-on-crime candidates.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled, and So Is DA Pamela Price, as the Chronicle Is Calling Both RacesSheng Thao's recall appears inevitable as she trails significantly in votes, reflecting public dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and police issues.
Who are the wealthy donors flooding Oakland's election with out-of-town cash?Increased campaign spending by hedge-fund manager Philip Dreyfuss is shifting Oakland's politics towards moderate, tough-on-crime candidates.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled, and So Is DA Pamela Price, as the Chronicle Is Calling Both RacesSheng Thao's recall appears inevitable as she trails significantly in votes, reflecting public dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and police issues.
California ballot measures: Voters approve tougher criminal penalties, reject rent controlCalifornia voters can be selective on ballot measures, even in a Democratic stronghold.High support for crime-related measures contrasts with rejection of rent control in California elections.
Harris has been called 'soft' and 'tough' on crime. What does her record show?Kamala Harris's prosecutorial record is complex and controversial, complicating voter perceptions amid the presidential race.
Kamala Harris' support for bail fund that freed violent criminals shows how 'tough on crime' she really isKamala Harris's support for bail funds raises questions about her commitment to crime prevention despite her prosecutorial background.
Harris has been called 'soft' and 'tough' on crime. What does her record show?Kamala Harris's prosecutorial record is complex and controversial, complicating voter perceptions amid the presidential race.
Kamala Harris' support for bail fund that freed violent criminals shows how 'tough on crime' she really isKamala Harris's support for bail funds raises questions about her commitment to crime prevention despite her prosecutorial background.
In the Netherlands, we're closing our emptying prisons. What can other countries learn from how we did it? | Renate van der ZeeThe Netherlands offers insights on diminishing prison populations and the complexities of crime that may benefit other nations.
Prison population reaches record high in England and WalesPrison population in England and Wales hits record high just before the temporary early release scheme begins.
Lib Dem MP: Short sentences are not tough on crimePrisons face overcrowding, leading to early releases and renewed debate on crime policy, with a focus on rehabilitation over short sentences.
In the Netherlands, we're closing our emptying prisons. What can other countries learn from how we did it? | Renate van der ZeeThe Netherlands offers insights on diminishing prison populations and the complexities of crime that may benefit other nations.
Prison population reaches record high in England and WalesPrison population in England and Wales hits record high just before the temporary early release scheme begins.
Lib Dem MP: Short sentences are not tough on crimePrisons face overcrowding, leading to early releases and renewed debate on crime policy, with a focus on rehabilitation over short sentences.
Trump Says One Really Violent Day' Would End Property CrimeTrump's rhetoric suggests violent crackdown needed to combat rising property crime.
Trump condemned for suggesting one really violent day' to combat crimeTrump's comments evoke dystopian imagery suggesting violence as a solution to crime, which sparked significant media and social media reactions.
Trump Says One Really Violent Day' Would End Property CrimeTrump's rhetoric suggests violent crackdown needed to combat rising property crime.
Trump condemned for suggesting one really violent day' to combat crimeTrump's comments evoke dystopian imagery suggesting violence as a solution to crime, which sparked significant media and social media reactions.
George Gascon, LA's woke DA, deserves to lose re-election for enabling rampant crimeGeorge Gascón's lenient policies have led to an increase in crime rates, causing concerns among voters about public safety in Los Angeles.
Some crime victims unaware' of offenders' early prison release in England and WalesVictims of crime are often unaware when their offenders are released early, complicating their ability to seek protective measures.
Too soft: Carl Heastie faces GOP challenger fed up over crime standsStepanie Liggio is running against Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, criticizing his stance on crime.Liggio is challenging Heastie's policies, particularly focusing on bail reform as a major issue.