Addressing Crime and Conflict in Baltimore through Community Conferencing

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Addressing Crime and Conflict in Baltimore through Community Conferencing

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Mar 1, 2010

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Lauren Abramson explains how the Community Conferencing Center, which she founded and leads, provides communities with the structure and support they need to address certain crimes and conflicts on their own.

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Mar 1, 2010

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Youthful Offender Domestic Violence Court: Working with Teen Victims and Abusers: Judge Miriam Cyrulnik explains how the court–the first of its kind in the country–addresses the unique needs of adolescent domestic violence victims and perpetrators. ROBERT V. WOLF: Hi, this is Rob Wolf, director of communications at the Center for Co... by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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Harlem Parole Reentry Court: Staff of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court discuss how they help ex-offenders make the transition from incarceration to the community. ROBERT V. WOLF: Hi. This is Rob Wolf, director of communications at the Center for Court Innovation, by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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Harry Belafonte Congratulates Harlem Reentry Court Graduates: Legendary entertainer Harry Belafonte congratulates graduates of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court for satisfying the program’s rigorous requirements. ROBERT V. WOLF: The 10th graduation of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court featured a special guest. by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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The Challenges of Differentiating among Domestic Violence Offenders: Ronald B. Adrine, the administrative and presiding judge of the Cleveland Municipal Court talks about differentiating between defendants who are habitual batterers and defendants who are one-time perpetrators (such as those acting in self defense). by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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Addressing Crime and Conflict in Baltimore through Community Conferencing: Lauren Abramson explains how the Community Conferencing Center, which she founded and leads, provides communities with the structure and support they need to address certain crimes and conflicts on their own. by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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Red Hook Community Justice Center Marks its 10-Year Anniversary: This podcast includes observations from the presiding judge, Alex Calabrese, and short interviews by Director of Communications Robert V. Wolf with the Brooklyn D.A.’s Chief Assistant District Attorney Anne Swern and Captain Kenneth Corey, by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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Dallas Community Courts Make Cleaner, Safer Streets a Top Priority: Dianne Gibson, the manager of the community courts in Dallas, Texas, explains how the South Dallas Community Court uses a combination of partnership and problem-solving to link homeless with services while eliminating neighborhood eyesores. ROBERT V. by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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With 11 Questions, Officers Assess Homicide Risk: David M. Sargent of the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence has taught thousands of law enforcement officers how to implement the Lethality Assessment Program, which uses a short survey to assess victims’ risk of being killed and a simple protoc... by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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In Vancouver, Offenders Find Community Service is a Two-Way Street: Crown Counsel Adam Dalrymple explains how the Downtown Vancouver Community Court uses community service assignments to match offenders with organizations that address their social service needs. The following is a transcript of the interview. by New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
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Addressing Crime and Conflict in Baltimore through Community Conferencing

Addressing Crime and Conflict in Baltimore through Community Conferencing

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More Episodes from New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation