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How mental health and incarceration are intertwined

WEBIncarceration is incredibly traumatic for most people, let alone people who already struggle with mental illnesses. “Jailing people with mental illness creates huge burdens on law enforcement, corrections and state and local budgets,” NAMI said on its website. “It does not protect public safety. And people who could be helped are being

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Human rights in prison Ohio Justice & Policy Center

WEBYou can contact our team via email at [email protected], call 513-421-1108 x 94, or mail us at 215 E 9th Street Suite #601, Cincinnati, OH 45202. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE.

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Our Work Ohio Justice & Policy Center

WEBWe work closely with legislators, judges, and executive-branch officials at the state and local level all across Ohio to rethink and retool all aspects of criminal justice systems. We also partner with numerous grassroots groups statewide to develop and promote fair, intelligent, and redemptive reform. OJPC is a policy partner of.

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How OJPC is trying to free at-risk prisoners during the coronavirus

WEBBy: Lily Meyer. The lawyers and staff of the Ohio Justice & Policy Center were concerned about Ohio prisoners’ health long before the coronavirus pandemic began.

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Protests and the Pandemic: Recommendations for a more …

WEBOn June 4, after more than a week of protests across the United States and almost three months into a global pandemic, The Ohio Justice & Policy Center and the Cincinnati Black United Front released a list of eight recommendations.

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July 2019 Preventing Suicide and Self-Harm in Jail

WEBPreventing Suicide and Self-Harm in Jail: A Sentinel Events Approach 3 to respond to instances of self-harm.15 Research such as this is therefore critical. Not only does this study build the evidence base for the feasibility

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The Ohio Justice & Policy Center’s Criminal Records Manual

WEBState law mandates that individuals applying for certain professional licenses or jobs (e.g., schools, daycare centers, health care facilities, banks) undergo these background checks as part of the

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Legislative Update: House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 3

WEBSB 3 also aims to steer people away from prison by increasing the possession amounts before a person can be charged with drug trafficking. HB 1 and SB 3 individually do not do enough to address overcrowded prisons and the need for drug treatment. Lawmakers should take the most effective parts of each bill and compromise …

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Ohio Justice & Policy Center Names Gabe Davis as CEO

WEBJuly 10, 2023. Ohio Justice & Policy Center Names Gabe Davis as CEO. CINCINNATI – Ohio Justice & Policy Center (OJPC), a non-profit law firm and advocacy organization serving the community since 1997, has named Gabe Davis as its new Chief Executive Officer. “We are delighted to have Gabe Davis as the new CEO of OJPC,” said David …

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Event Recap Ohio Justice & Policy Center

WEBOJPC celebrated its 25th anniversary at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Friday, September 30. The annual fundraising event featured keynote speaker Nicole Fleetwood, discussing her body of work and the importance of the art and imagery of those directly impacted by the criminal justice system.

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How we can minimize harm and save lives during a pandemic

WEBWe emphasize that these recommendations focus only on the criminal legal system, which is OJPC’s organizational focus. There are many other ways that the legal system should also respond to the crisis to ensure that the needs of vulnerable people are protected (for example, ensuring housing stability).

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Jan. 2020 Legislative Update Ohio Justice & Policy Center

WEBThe Ohio Justice & Policy Center 215 East 9th St., Suite 601 Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Honey Badger News: Policy Update Ohio Justice & Policy Center

WEBThe Ohio Justice & Policy Center 215 East 9th St., Suite 601 Cincinnati, OH 45202

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A Reflection from Sasha Naiman, mother and attorney

WEBA few days ago, my daughter turned 3 months old. Today marks my first Mother’s Day. From this new vantage point, I have given much thought to the role of motherhood in a family, the tremendous bond I feel with my child, and the influence of mothers in society.

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STRESS ON THE STREETS (SOS): RACE, POLICING, HEALTH, …

WEB!2 AUTHORED BY: Sara Satinsky Kim Gilhuly Afomeia Tesfai Jonathan Heller Selam Misgano SUGGESTED CITATION: Human Impact Partners. December 2015. Stress on the Streets (SOS): Race, Policing, Health,

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The Ohio Justice & CQE

WEB2 | CQE Workbook, v. 12/6/2019 Ohio Justice & Policy Center Roadmap for Your Application Getting a CQE takes time and dedication This workbook is designed for someone with a criminal history who wants to apply on their own

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A Discussion on Race & Justice with Yusef Salaam

WEBYou can also pay for a sponsorship via check: Send desired sponsorship level, company name, address, and a company logo in JPEG format for use in event promotions and recognition signage to [email protected] should be payable to “OJPC,” and sent to 215 E. 9th St., Suite 601, Cincinnati, OH 45202.. For additional …

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CERTIFICATES of QUALIFICATION for EMPLOYMENT

WEBOHIO JUSTICE & POLICY CENTER Over 20 YEARS of RECLAIMING LIVES • RENEWING COMMUNITIES • RESTORING JUSTICE OHIO JUSTICE & POLICY CENTER 215 E. Ninth St., Ste. 601, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513- 421- 1108 • www.ohiojpc.org

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Housing Access for People with Criminal Records

WEB6–28 2019 ADVOCATES’ GUIDE (Pub. L. No. 104-120, 110 Stat. 834, 836, 1996). Moreover, HOPEA gave PHAs the ability to reject applicants they believed to be abusing drugs or

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