Police Encounters: Be Polite, Know Your Rights

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If you find yourself in a police encounter – that is, being questioned by a police officer for any reason – remember to never give police the ammunition to shoot you with. Do not be rude, be polite, but I advise that you not volunteer information if you do not have to. Whether you are…

Reforming Hearts, Minds & Criminal Justice

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Reforming the criminal justice system requires a sustained effort to reform people’s hearts and minds about justice. Shouldn’t justice include what happens after punishment? What about those who are wrongfully arrested and convicted? With all that is invested in punishment, shouldn’t there also be an investment to meet the needs of victims and offenders after…