Run Her Way’s Post

These recent events once again shine the light on the detention of youth in adult watchhouses in Queensland. It is essential to reiterate that successful alternatives DO exist to the current system. Substantial evidence strongly supports the need for alternative models of youth rehabilitation, highlighting that juvenile detention can exacerbate the issue. Alternatives emphasising community engagement and supervision programs have consistently reduced crime and reoffending rates, giving us hope for a better future.   Recent data from the Department of Youth Justice shows that 42% of young people with a finalised court appearance never return to the Youth Justice System. These are not just numbers but real success stories that inspire hope. Additionally, the rate of unique youth offenders in Queensland fell by 31%. These statistics challenge the perception that a hard-line approach is necessary for dealing with youth crime. Additionally; • 44% of young offenders have a mental health and behavioural disorder, highlighting the need for supportive interventions. •48% are disengaged from education, training, or employment, indicating a gap our programs aim to fill.   Supporting rehabilitation and reintegration can and will continue to drive these numbers down and help young people thrive outside the justice system. Join us in promoting a system that recognises potential, encourages growth, and celebrates change. Please support us in creating a future where every young person has the tools to design the life they deserve within our communities. #YouthJustice #Queensland #Rehabilitation

Today, Samuel Hicks, 35, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for conspiring to advertise and distribute child sexual abuse material. As a parent, a community member, and someone who has seen the toll these crimes take, we all must do our part in protecting the innocent. Between January and March 2022, Hicks used a dark web platform to share images and videos of child abuse. These cases like this aren’t just statistics or headlines, they represent real children who are exploited and robbed of their innocence. They remind us why protecting our kids from predators is one of the most important missions we can take on. This case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide effort to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation. It’s a program that works because of the collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, but it also needs the support of the public. The internet has made incredible things possible, but it’s also opened doors for criminals to cause unimaginable harm. We all have a role to play; whether it’s reporting suspicious behavior, educating ourselves and others, or supporting efforts to combat these crimes. I would like to thank Allen County, Indiana Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children Task Force, New Haven Police Department, the U.S. Department of Justice - Northern District of Indiana, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for great teamwork. Let this case serve as a reminder: protecting our children is a collective responsibility. Together, we can make our communities safer for the next generation. https://lnkd.in/gWgUEBm9 #LawEnforcement #Justice #ChildProtection #ProjectSafeChildhood #JusticeServed #EndChildExploitation #ProtectOurChildren #LawEnforcementMatters #OnlineSafety #CollaborationForJustice #StopCSAM #SafeCommunities #assyrian #assyrians #fbi #doj

Thank you Charlie Peters and GBNews for sharing a further example of how victims/survivors are always an ‘afterthought’ in our so called justice system. You’re one of the only media outlets who continues to share these stories about victims being let down time and time again, and that in itself is depressing. Mistakes happen, and there will always be ‘human errors’ that lead to mistakes. That’s life. However, on such a critically important day for these two young women who have waited 16 YEARS to see their rapist convicted and imprisoned, to be ‘forgotten about’ and just left hanging and isolated outside the court room during sentencing shows just how unimportant victims actually are in these processes. And this in my opinion isn’t down to one ‘officer’s error’. It’s a managerial issue, an SIO oversight who in my opinion should have allocated someone to personally support these victims every step of the way, and not leave it to ‘pot luck’. But maybe they didn’t feel that was a ‘priority’ or a good use of resources? There should have been proper care, support and nurturing put in place long before this day, which should have been wrapped around these two brave young women on perhaps what was one of the most important days of their lives. No excuses. And an apology will never make it right now. To look into the face of their rapist when he was sentenced was something they had waited many years to see, and that closure has been denied them. Despite all the pompous words often pumped out by politicians and senior officials about victim care, and victims codes, far too often victims dont have a named point of contact, are not updated, have their rights overlooked, (actually they don’t even have many rights tbh). They’re critically important until they have provided their video interview at the start of the case, and then are forgotten about in what can be years between that and the trial. They’re then needed again to give evidence, and then again often find themselves alone and just abandoned. That can be when they come to The Maggie Oliver Foundation @TMOFCharity for emotional support from someone who understands trauma, and pain and can try to help them move forward. It’s never easy, but there’s very little help out there without long waiting lists except us tbh and we do our best to support them when the time is right for them. But we’re a charity relying on public donations, and that shouldn’t be how it is either. This is their right. This story makes me so sad, as I know only too well from all the years supporting survivors, how important it is for them to feel heard, to feel valued, to feel believed and to feel included. And now it’s too late for these two young women to have that sense of closure. And it can never be put right tbh, but I’m glad the judge sees the importance of what’s happened, and has decided to do the best he can in the circumstances…. Heartbreaking 😢 https://lnkd.in/ecpftQ9p

The Defendant called his victim 867 times since Christmas(!) He was charged with a felony because of his prior convictions, 2 of which were against the same victim. She was not cooperative with the prosecution. This is common, and often out of love, fear, or they're caught In the painful and powerful cycle of violence, and believe "This is the last time." But it never is. 😓 Jail calls provide immensely valuable evidence in DV cases you often cannot prove otherwise. So you can hold Defendants accountable, And keep victims safe. These types of cases occur every day in the US The current stats estimate approximately 20 people PER MINUTE experience intimate partner violence. (That's 10 million people per year in the US) These types of cases were a big inspiration for me, In creating WireTap, so you can search an entire day's worth of calls in 20-30 minutes. And hold DV Defendants, Accountable for their abuse. #enddomesticviolence #lawenforcement https://lnkd.in/gdMQDMDc

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I often read reports that come on back of failure. I see recommendations that tighten up procedure. I hear leaders say that what happened must never happen again. As we know it usually does. Rarely do I see focus put on those who witness errors in procedure. We know Many see issues but fail to act. Why is that? Such errors are both intentional or they happen unintentionally. It doesn’t matter does it? Harm is the outcome. Responses are often focused on tightening up on process. Rarely do we consider that bystanders are the untapped resource. Until we focus on those around victims and harm doers, mistakes/abuse of power will keep happening Are we failing future victims? Women and girls 'humiliated' in police custody https://lnkd.in/eZftHQhU

We will continue to raise awareness about the rise in domestic violence homicides in the United States since 2014. Criminal justice reform has caused spikes in crime including violence against women. Women are dying at the highest rate in the more than a decade, across America, and no one is talking about it or paying attention. Not a single national or state domestic violence organization has profiled the large and consistent rise in the murders of women since the beginning of bail and jail reform in this country. Alliance for HOPE International and our allied Family Justice Centers will continue to focus on the shocking numbers. Women die at very low rates in Family Justice Centers across America but high risk victims who do not get to Family Justice Centers are dying at rates nearly as high as prior to the Violence Against Women Act was passed in 1994. We need to focus on accountability for stranglers, the men most likely to kill women. And we need to provide comprehensive, wraparound services for high risk victims of domestic violence. Dangerousness must be a consideration by judges in bail and bond decisions -- particularly the dangerous of abusive men toward their victims. https://lnkd.in/gASP-RnE

Today's news about the recent cases involving young individuals convicted of serious crimes is deeply concerning. In Norfolk, a man caught with three knives while fleeing from the police was given a suspended sentence. Similarly, two twelve-year-olds were convicted of the murder of Shawn Seesahai. The leniency shown in these cases raises important questions about how we address issues like child criminal exploitation, street violence, knife crime, and gang-related offenses. It's crucial to acknowledge the escalating nature of these problems and take decisive action to prevent further harm. Let's work together to ensure that the consequences of such crimes are treated seriously to deter future incidents and protect our communities. #CrimePrevention #CommunitySafety #YouthJustice

We will continue to raise awareness about the rise in domestic violence homicides in the United States since 2014. Criminal justice reform has caused spikes in crime including violence against women. "Women are dying at the highest rate in the more than a decade, across America, and no one is talking about it or paying attention. Not a single national or state domestic violence organization has profiled the large and consistent rise in the murders of women since the beginning of bail and jail reform in this country." -- Casey Gwinn. Alliance for HOPE International and our allied Family Justice Centers will continue to focus on the shocking numbers. Women die at very low rates in Family Justice Centers across America but high risk victims who do not get to Family Justice Centers are dying at rates nearly as high as prior to the Violence Against Women Act was passed in 1994. We need to focus on accountability for stranglers, the men most likely to kill women. And we need to provide comprehensive, wraparound services for high risk victims of domestic violence. Dangerousness must be a consideration by judges in bail and bond decisions -- particularly the dangerous of abusive men toward their victims. https://lnkd.in/gbU2Ez58