The Political Dynamics of Justice Reform in The U.S.
The Political Dynamics of Justice Reform in The U.S.
The Political Dynamics of Justice Reform in The U.S.
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One bill <strong>in</strong> 2017 aimed at fix<strong>in</strong>g the crim<strong>in</strong>al justice system wasn't passed <strong>in</strong> the Senate.<br />
It was aimed at reform<strong>in</strong>g sentences and reform<strong>in</strong>g the parole and probation violations<br />
and the conditions and resentenc<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Global Crim<strong>in</strong>al <strong>Justice</strong> <strong>Reform</strong> Efforts<br />
As an example, <strong>in</strong> 2016, it was reported that Brita<strong>in</strong> was consider<strong>in</strong>g reform<strong>in</strong>g its own<br />
crim<strong>in</strong>al justice system <strong>in</strong> similar ways that Texas had done so <strong>in</strong> recent years.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is an organization called the United Nations Office <strong>of</strong> Drug and Crime. <strong>The</strong>y<br />
advocate for crim<strong>in</strong>al justice reform globally as well. <strong>The</strong>y advocate for reform <strong>in</strong> the<br />
police departments, prosecutorial reform, court reform, prison reform, and mostly for<br />
restorative justice. UNODC helps countries develop plans such as legislature to pass to<br />
reform their entire crim<strong>in</strong>al justice system. <strong>The</strong>y also work closely with other groups<br />
mostly fixat<strong>in</strong>g on the global drug problem.<br />
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