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Ex-Convicts Get a Second ChanceOn April 9, 2008, Bush signed the Second Chance Act of 2007 for ex-convicts to not have to disclose their records to employers. Cleanslate provides job internships until permanent employment is found. -
The Convicts by Iain LawrenceThis is a breakdown of the book The Convicts by Lain Lawrence.
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DNA Tests Have Released 17 "Death Row" Convicts. Without DNA Tests, Innocent People Would Probably Be DeadAlthough unproved, innocent people are probably being executed. Life imprisonment without parole would eliminate wrongful executions and be less expensive by reducing the cost of legal appeals. -
Help Employ Ex-Convicts: Don't They Deserve a 2nd Chance?Did you know that most ex-felons were non-violent offenders? People with criminal backgrounds are probably one of the fastest growing minorities in the country.
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Illinois Cuts Convict Classes; Death Threat from One Cuts Instructor by ChoiceA look at a community college class that offered instruction to ex-convicts, actively recruiting them and installing them secretly alongside the average high school graduates entering their doors.
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Should Ex-Convicts Be Considered U.S. Citizens?Are ex-convicts truly considered citizens even after incarceration?
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Hip Hop Uniquely Offers Opportunity to Ex-ConvictsPrevious druglord Kenneth Supreme McGriff was never given a second chance after being released from prison. Is this a common pattern for ex-convicts? Does hip hop and rap help give ex-cons a second chance?
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Spy-scientist Plans to Come Back to RussiaScientist Igor Sutyagin, who was among the four convicts exchanged for ten Russian spies two weeks ago and is currently in the UK, has said he is planning to come back to Russia some day. -
Most 'Law-abiding' Citizens Are Unarrested Criminals?Millions of people have committed the same crimes as millions of citizens who are serving jail terms yet remain free. This realization should compel people to have empathy for people in jail for victimless crimes. -
DOJ Convicts, Sentences 'Sex Tourist'The United States signed an agreement to try and stop the practice of 'sex tourism" where people go to Cambodia and other countries to seduce and have sex with minors. This is a major part of the problem of human trafficking.
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City worker accused of kidnapping, other criminal chargesCleveland city worker George Smith III, who manages a program that helps rehabilitate convicts and get them back into society, has been charged with a series of criminal charges, including stalking an ex-girlfriend, according to WOIO.
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Jury Convicts Mehserle of Involuntary ManslaughterA jury convicted former police officer Johannes Mehserle of involuntary manslaughter Thursday July 8, 2010. Mehserle shot and killed Oscar Grant on January 1, 2009.
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Convict LeaseConvict Leasing was a system of penal slavery instituted in the American South after the emancipation of slaves by the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1863.
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The Gun Control Debate: Does the Second Amendment Mean We Must Allow Insane Convicts to Own Assault Weapons?What is "sensible gun control" and why could it not get any traction even in the state of Virginia after the Virginia Tech massacre?
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Congresswoman: Theft Creates Jobs!The following is satire. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) condemned the state of California for creating new laws that raise the sentence of violent burglars and armed robbery convicts. She claims that "theft creates jobs."
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Keeping the Tattoo Stigma AliveThe dated stereotypes of tattooed people being bikers and convicts should have died a long time ago. For some people, the stigma behind tattoos is still alive and kicking.
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Dr.Dethknell Assaults EnglishGenerally medical professionals are said to be a bit lagging in the mastery of the English Language. Dr.Dethknell was no exception.Fluency was the essence of his speech and grammar and precision were convicts fit for exile.
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Have You Ever Seen a 'Hobo Nickel'?The strange carving of Buffalo Nickels to change their appearance, and why hobos, convicts, and vendors did it.
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Lucky # 21: The Number of Years Rape Convicts Spend in Jail for Crimes They Didn't CommitWhat is the probability that two accused attackers of the same age, could be convicted for similar crimes at the same time, with both being cleared by DNA evidence? -
What Would Life in Prison Be Like?Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in prison for the rest of your life, or even for a short time? Here is an inside look.
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Puppies Behind BarsThrough the animal connection, Puppies Behind Bars is changing the lives of inmates at seven federal correctional facilities by entrusting convicts with the specialized care and training of working dogs.
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Loving a Convict Web SiteWe are a community that surrounds and supports ALL Doc Convicts , and their families and friends. -
The Prison RodeoThe Texas Prison Rodeo was begun in 1931 by the Texas Prison System. Convicts were allowed to perform in all types of Rodeo events. In 1972, female inmates were allowed to participate. -
Have an Unorthodox Christmas with 'We're No Angels'This movie about Devil's Island convicts at Christmas was my mother's favorite.
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Sexual Assaults in America's Modern ArmyThe practice of allowing felony convicts to be "waivered" into the armed forces of the United States has contributed to the sexual abuse of fellow servicewomen
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Children of Convicts Often End Up in Prison Themselves Without AssistanceChildren with incarcerated parents are at risk for mental health problems or ending up in jail themselves. National funds have been dispersed to address this problem. Groups who help need support and volunteers to stop the revolving door.
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ConvictionsWhere may one find peace in these dark times? Are we all convicts of our convictions?
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A Year in MichiganThe author reflects upon her first year in Michigan, with emphasis on the difficulties of locating employment. -
Travel Guide: Best of Belgium's Summer FestivalsBelgium abounds with festival fun in summertime. -
Teachers as Sex Offenders: New Face, New DatabaseA collection of teacher sexual offenders,their pictures, personal data and basic facts, is now available. The preditors are not only surprising in nature, but are getting away with their crimes. -
Review of The Shawshank RedemptionPrisons aim at homogenizing human behaviour in the desired ways of the authority. Hence the so called prisoners are forcefully annexed and kept behind bars as part of reinforcing back the humane qualities in them.
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Stomp the Yard: Movie Review and Greek HistoryStomp the Yard, released on 1/12/2007, has gotten rave reviews. But there also seems to be some confusion on timeframes between Greek stepping, krumpin, and breakin. This article clarifies which dance came first, my review of the movie, and how this movie will help HBCUs. -
Excessive Force In Portland, OregonSenseless Tasing and killings in Portland, Oregon -
Who Really Benefits from a Plea Bargain?how plea bargains are used in the court of law -
Should You Pay a Company to Repair Your Credit?Your credit isn't very good, and now you've been contacted by a company that claims it can clean up your credit report for you.
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The Effectiveness of Prison and Jails to Rehabilitate It's InmatesThis paper evaluates the effectiveness of prisons and jails to rehabilitate according to articles published in "The New York Times" and "The Washington Post".
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~The Celebration~short story about the right to die. my thoughts.
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Information to Help to Prevent Criminal ViolenceViolent crimes are very serious development obstacles for families, neighborhoods and countries. The community and family full participation are most relevant in helping to effectively fight crime. There are specific solutions that can be applied.
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Remembrance DayAll they ask is 2 minutes of silence. We owe them so much more. -
Re-killing Christ - Not Christians, It's the ChurchericsRe-killing Christ For The Sake Of Christ by Tiffany Ranae is an excellent article, despite what the ratings say. However, there are some important distinctions to be made
