COURT AND PRISON REFORM RESOURCES
COURT AND PRISON REFORM RESOURCES
JUFJ Court and Prison Reform One Pager – as of March 2023
Coalition YES Act One Pager – as of February 2023
Key Partners (click partner names for their websites with additional resources): Maryland Youth Justice Coalition & Women’s Prerelease Equity Coalition, including: ACLU of Maryland, BRIDGE Maryland, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, Maryland Justice Project, Out for Justice, and Maryland Office of the Public Defender
2023
May 10, 2023
Maryland ranks fourth for rate of prisoners convicted as children – Baltimore Banner
May 10, 2023
When will Maryland start all juvenile cases in juvenile court? Unfortunately not soon. – Maryland Matters
March 10, 2023
Youth at Baltimore County jail kept in cells for 23 hours a day in poor conditions, state public defender says – Baltimore Sun
February 21, 2023
Lawmakers, advocates push for changes in youth juvenile justice system – Maryland Matters
February 17, 2023
Maryland tries hundreds of juvenile defendants as adults. One Annapolis bill tries to change that – WYPR
February 16, 2023
Bill would change which court juveniles face first when charged with crimes
– WBAL-TV
2022
April 20, 2022
Lawmakers Commit State Funding to Build Women’s Pre-Release Center – Maryland Matters
March 2022
A Civil Rights and Liberties Guide to the 2022 Legislative Session – ACLU Maryland
March 20, 2022
Civilian Review Board bill aims to protect key powers needed to hold BPD accountable. – BaltimoreBrew
March 2, 2022
Juvenile suspects need to understand their rights — and officers need to respect them – The Baltimore Sun
March 1, 2022
Opinion: Lawmakers Are Finally Moving to End Child Interrogation. Let’s Not Stop There – Maryland Matters
February 19, 2022
Maryland passed sweeping laws to change police discipline. Now it’s stumbling on implementation, activists say. – The Washington Post
Marijuana Referendum Could Cause “Confusion” for Police and the Public, Panel is Told – Maryland Matters
January 29, 2021
General Assembly Considering Changes to Maryland’s Juvenile Justice System – Maryland Matters
December 20, 2021
ACLU of Maryland Announces New Interim Policy Director, 2022 Legislative Priorities – Maryland Matters
2021
April 13, 2021
Maryland Bans Sentencing Children to Life Without Parole – The Appeal
March 22, 2021
On Crossover Day, Senate Approves COVID Response, Parole Reform, Local Tax Bills – Maryland Matters
2021
No End in Sight: America’s Enduring Reliance on Life Imprisonment – Sentencing Project
March 4, 2021
Parole Reform Passes MD House – WYPR
February 5, 2021
Opinion: End Sex Discrimination Against Women Offenders – Maryland Matters
2021
Due Process for Children in the Legal Justice System – ACLU MD
February 4, 2021
Opinion: Juvenile Interrogation Should be a Part of Police Reform Discussion – Maryland Matters
January 20, 2021
‘The House Is on Fire’: Prisoners’ Rights Activists Call on Hogan to Act Immediately – Maryland Matters
December 23, 2020
Opinion: No Place for Redemption in Maryland’s Criminal Justice System – Maryland Matters, Part 1 of 2
December 31, 2020
Opinion: Governor Should be Removed from the Parole Process – Maryland Matters, Part 2 of 2
December 21, 2020
Opinion: Maryland Among the Worst in Protecting Kids in the Justice System – Baltimore Sun
December 9, 2020
People’s Commission releases Policy Recommendation Outline – The People’s Commission to Decriminalize Maryland
