In Episode #25, I talk about the causes of racism and ways we can all help work to eliminate it. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen] Anchor [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save.… Continue reading Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)
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News Media Repeatedly in Violation of Privacy and HIPAA Laws When Reporting on Arrests
Update – 17 July 2014 This story (below) was first published by ResourcesForLife.com on May of 2014. Since then, changes have taken place to address HIPAA compliance by the media. Law enforcement officers are taking action to protect patient rights — even for those who’ve been arrested. This makes it possible to reprint/repost or reference… Continue reading News Media Repeatedly in Violation of Privacy and HIPAA Laws When Reporting on Arrests
Affirmative Action Applied to the Justice System to Correct Racial Bias
Affirmative Action policies and programs have been widely adopted and embraced globally as a means “to promote actions that achieve non-discrimination.” The outcomes and benefits of affirmative action are only seen over longer periods of time, and the implementation isn’t always precise. Yet, the overall outcome is beneficial. The principles of affirmative action have yet… Continue reading Affirmative Action Applied to the Justice System to Correct Racial Bias
Johnson County Justice Center – Decision to Vote Yes or No
[Note: The following is written as a personal appeal directed to those who are concerned about the incarceration crisis in the United States. Feel free to comment or suggest changes. You can also discuss this on Facebook. This document was revised on 25 April 2013 based on feedback received in the Facebook discussion.] Introduction. Visit… Continue reading Johnson County Justice Center – Decision to Vote Yes or No
Johnson County Iowa – Incarceration and Racial Disparity – Causes and Solutions
The justice system in Johnson County seems to be disproportionately arresting and incarcerating people simply on the basis of race. (Source: “Time to correct underlying causes of jail overcrowding,” Press Citizen, 31 March 2013) Once incarcerated, people of color are held longer than others. These statements are based on twelve years of research using large… Continue reading Johnson County Iowa – Incarceration and Racial Disparity – Causes and Solutions
Initiative to Preserve the Historic Johnson County Courthouse – Johnson County Justice Center
The Johnson County Justice Center is a proposed initiative aimed at helping preserve the historic Johnson County Courthouse by creating an expanded courthouse facility that will decrease the overuse of the historic courthouse. The Johnson County Courthouse was designed and constructed in 1900 when the population of Johnson County was about 24,000 people (source). Today,… Continue reading Initiative to Preserve the Historic Johnson County Courthouse – Johnson County Justice Center