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Justice is the concept of fairness and moral righteousness. It is often associated with the idea of upholding the law and ensuring that individuals are treated equally and with dignity. In a legal context, justice involves the fair and impartial administration of laws, as well as the punishment of those who break the law. In a broader sense, justice can also refer to a state of moral or political fairness and equality. The pursuit of justice is a fundamental value in many societies, and is seen as essential for upholding the rule of law and promoting a just and fair society.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills into law Wednesday that aim to combat human trafficking and expand the state’s anti-human trafficking task force and length of duty. The group of six bills will require Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, commercial service airports and bus stops, MTA facilities, truck stops and…
A report published Thursday by United Nations human rights experts condemns systemic racism in the U.S. criminal justice system and policing, while describing “appalling” prison conditions and decrying forced unpaid convict labor as a “contemporary form of slavery.” The U.N. International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the Context of Law…
Photograph by Karen Almond / Courtesy Met Opera The epigraph to Sister Helen Prejean’s book “Dead Man Walking,” published in 1993, is from “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”: “I went right along, not fixing up any particular plan, but just trusting in Providence to put the right words in my mouth when the time come:…
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced the creation of four new task forces last month. Among them, one focused on finding ways to prevent human trafficking and support survivors. Introducing four bipartisan Speaker Task Forces, tackling key issues impacting our state. From AI to childhood obesity, these groups will shape policies reflecting…
by Dyjuan Tatro I was paid 10 cents an hour to do menial work that taught no skills or life lessons. Without a college-in-prison degree, I’d probably be back in prison today. Almost immediately after I was sent to prison, I was assigned to a “program”, the term American prison officials use for a job. I…
Published 11:45 am Thursday, September 21, 2023 Southwest Louisiana is a target for human traffickers due to its location on the I-10 corridor between Houston and New Orleans. To combat human trafficking in the area, local, state and federal partners have collaborated to create the Alliance to Fight Human Trafficking in SWLA. This was announced…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 to further fair and inclusive workplaces. The SEP aims to coordinate the EEOC’s efforts over multiple years to advance equal employment opportunities. It builds upon prior plans, incorporating public input and reaffirming the EEOC’s mission. The EEOC’s…
Well-known child safety activist Elizabeth Smart, local survivors and law enforcement talked to hundreds of people about the epidemic. BOISE, Idaho — The Nampa Civic Center was packed on Wednesday night as several hundred people listened to Elizabeth Smart, local survivors, and a detective talk about the human trafficking epidemic. “It’s happening here in Nampa,…
Chong and Billy Joe spend 2.5 hours chatting about keeping kids and adults safe Watch on Fathom before the YouTube premiere… Author and director Chong Kim discusses cyber grooming, internet addiction, and online scams, and shares her thoughts on the virtual reality app, TRAPPED: A VR Detective Story, from Radical Empathy Parents, this one is…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – The West Virginia Fusion Center in partnership with Governor Jim Justice has launched a statewide initiative to help put an end to human trafficking. The “YOU CAN” initiative will bring awareness and educate the community about human trafficking, along with providing resources for anyone in need. Patty Saunders, the Executive Director…
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