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May 09, 2024
criminal justice
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Solitary Confinement Reform (S 3053)

We joined a number of organizations in supporting legislation which would have limite the ability for carceral facilities in RI to utilize solitary confinement, noting that best practices point towards eliminating solitary confinement as a way to keep prisons safer, healthier, and reduce recidivism.
Legislation
Apr 30, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

“Second Chance” for Juvenile Offenders (S 2205)

We strongly support legislation which would require that juveniles sentenced to long prison sentences as adults be reviewed by the parole board no later than fifteen years into their sentence.
Legislation
Apr 30, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Sexual Assault (H 7050, S 2230)

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Apr 30, 2024
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  • Due Process|
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Statute of Limitations Removal for Child Abuse (H 7235, S 2648)

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Apr 26, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Increasing Penalties for Driving Offenses (H 7630, S 2936)

We opposed a bill seeking to increase the penalties for a variety of driving offenses, noting that the approach of sending people to prison for longer periods of time and imposing steeper fines on offenders would not deter reckless driving nor assist in the rehabilitation of offenders.
Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Expansion of the Crime of Stalking (H 7798)

We opposed legislation which would expand the crime of stalking to include the act of following someone and using an electronic device to record their movements in a manner that is “seriously annoying.”
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Commission to Make Recommendations for Pardons (H 7638)

We strongly supported this legislation which would create a commission to recommend the names of people to be considered for executive pardons by the Governor.
Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Free Phone Services for Incarcerated Individuals (H 7525, S 2233)

Because there is no question that rehabilitation is substantially enhanced by making contact easier between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, we strongly supported this bill which would provide free communication services to people at the ACI.
Legislation
Apr 08, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Prohibiting Coercive Interrogation Tactics for Juveniles (H 7954, S 2435)

We supported this bill which would prohibit police from employing threats, deception, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
Legislation
May 09, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
May 09, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Solitary Confinement Reform (S 3053)

We joined a number of organizations in supporting legislation which would have limite the ability for carceral facilities in RI to utilize solitary confinement, noting that best practices point towards eliminating solitary confinement as a way to keep prisons safer, healthier, and reduce recidivism.
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Apr 30, 2024
criminal justice
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Apr 30, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

“Second Chance” for Juvenile Offenders (S 2205)

We strongly support legislation which would require that juveniles sentenced to long prison sentences as adults be reviewed by the parole board no later than fifteen years into their sentence.
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Apr 30, 2024
criminal justice
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Apr 30, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Sexual Assault (H 7050, S 2230)

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Apr 30, 2024
due process
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Apr 30, 2024
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Statute of Limitations Removal for Child Abuse (H 7235, S 2648)

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Apr 26, 2024
criminal justice
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Apr 26, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Increasing Penalties for Driving Offenses (H 7630, S 2936)

We opposed a bill seeking to increase the penalties for a variety of driving offenses, noting that the approach of sending people to prison for longer periods of time and imposing steeper fines on offenders would not deter reckless driving nor assist in the rehabilitation of offenders.
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Apr 26, 2024
criminal justice
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Apr 26, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Expansion of the Crime of Stalking (H 7798)

We opposed legislation which would expand the crime of stalking to include the act of following someone and using an electronic device to record their movements in a manner that is “seriously annoying.”
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Apr 15, 2024
criminal justice
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Apr 15, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Commission to Make Recommendations for Pardons (H 7638)

We strongly supported this legislation which would create a commission to recommend the names of people to be considered for executive pardons by the Governor.
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Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
criminal justice
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Apr 12, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Free Phone Services for Incarcerated Individuals (H 7525, S 2233)

Because there is no question that rehabilitation is substantially enhanced by making contact easier between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, we strongly supported this bill which would provide free communication services to people at the ACI.
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Apr 08, 2024
criminal justice
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Apr 08, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Prohibiting Coercive Interrogation Tactics for Juveniles (H 7954, S 2435)

We supported this bill which would prohibit police from employing threats, deception, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
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