Posts Tagged ‘justice’
Bench-Bar Diversity Committee Presents Findings, Recommendations To Del. Supreme Court
The Delaware Judiciary has introduced a program to bring about more diversity on the bench and bar. The result of a study that began in May of last year is the “Improving Diversity in the Delaware Bench and Bar Strategic Plan” unveiled recently by Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior and Justice Tamika…
Read More2-Day Virtual Hearing Addresses State Of Corrections In Delaware
A virtual summit on the State of Corrections in Delaware has begun. The two-day virtual event features nationally-known speakers, roundtable discussions and community listening sessions. Topics include physical and mental wellness of incarcerated individuals, juvenile justice, the experiences of correctional staff. and Delaware’s re-entry programs, among other issues. The sessions continue Wednesday between 10 a.m.…
Read More‘Clean Slate’ Initiative Takes Shape In Del.
A ‘clean slate’ campaign is underway in Delaware. The ACLU of Delaware and other coalitions and advocates are looking to build on a national movement to ‘automate the clearing of criminal records after a period of time.’ They said this would allow people who have served their debt to society to move on with their…
Read MoreConstitutional Amendment Proposal Passes Del. State Senate
A proposed amendment to the Delaware state Constitution that would prohibit discrimination based on race, color or national origin advances in the Delaware General Assembly. The State Senate overwhelmingly approved the bill Tuesday. It鈥檚 part of a package of justice-based measures announced last week by the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus. The proposed amendment moves to…
Read MoreTask force created in Worcester County to protect seniors
The Office of the State鈥檚 Attorney and law enforcement agencies in Worcester County have joined with the Department of Social Services and the Worcester County Health Department to create a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the swift and thorough investigation of criminal complaints involving vulnerable adult victims, specifically senior citizens. Working collaboratively on the range of…
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