MD: Criminal Justice
Study calls for changes to address child labor trafficking in MD
A new study recommends state agencies change their methods to address child labor trafficking. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of …
MD Civil Rights Group: Hate-Crime Alert System Provides Hope
As Maryland's "Emmett Till Alerts" system goes into effect, civil-rights leaders are expressing optimism about getting a handle on hate-crime …
Report Reveals Claims of Youth Crime Wave Unfounded
New research has found reports of skyrocketing youth crime are not only unfounded, but are fueling calls for stricter punishments. Data from the …
Maryland Protect Week: How to Spot and Stop Elder Financial Abuse
Through Friday, Maryland is hosting Protect Week, to help protect against elder financial abuse. That's when someone illegally uses an older …
Report: Youth Incarceration Rates Severely Undercounted
Although youth incarceration rates in the U.S. are on the decline, a report from The Sentencing Project reveals the number of young people being …
MD Bill Would Limit Police Interrogation of Youths without Adult Present
In Maryland, police are not required to call guardians or an attorney before interrogating a young person accused of a crime. A bill making its way …
Compassionate-Release Bill Would Streamline Medical, Geriatric Parole Process
A bill making its way through the Maryland General Assembly would permit the compassionate release of certain incarcerated older adults in the state…
MD People's Commission Lists Legislative Priorities for 2022
As Gov. Larry Hogan revealed his proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget in Annapolis yesterday, the People's Commission to Decriminalize Maryland announced …
Pregnant in Prison: MD Legislation Proposes Alternatives
Maryland could become the second state in the nation to provide specific support for the health and well-being of incarcerated people who are pregnant…
MD Bill Would Boost Support for Incarcerated Parents
BALTIMORE -- With Maryland's General Assembly session set to start next month, a new proposed bill aims to help nonviolent offenders continue in …
Maryland Ends Governor’s Ability to Halt Parole
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Maryland lawmakers voted this week to repeal the governor's ability to reject parole decisions for people serving life sentences…
MD Gets Failing Grade for Supporting Child Sex Victims
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A new report ranks Maryland as one of the worst states in providing support for young victims of sex trafficking. While Maryland …