Activism
Articles and/or groups related to prison activists, criminal justice reform, survivor/victim advocacy, or other ways people are working for positive changes in the system.
2008 Criminal Justice Calendar
February 14, 2008 - 3:47pm The following list includes events relating to prisons or criminal justice reform. For more information about any particular event, contact the sponsoring organization.
PSJ’s First Statewide Annual Gathering a Huge Success
April 9, 2008 - 1:21pmNearly 120 PSJ members and concerned Oregonians came together on Saturday, April 5th for our first Statewide Annual Gathering which was a resounding success! The day was devoted to providing the information and tools necessary to defeat the mandatory minimum measure that will be on Oregon’s ballot in November.
2007 Legislative Wrap-Up - Toward a More Effective and Just Approach to Public Safety
July 25, 2007 - 12:29pm 2007 was by far the most successful legislative session we’ve had since our inception in 1999.
Cities and towns that participated in the ODSVS Fund Postcard Campaign
June 13, 2007 - 2:14pm The following cities and towns participated in the ODSVS Fund Postcard Campaign.
Restorative Justice In Action: the Words and Work of Dennis Maloney
May 29, 2007 - 4:18pmThe recent death of Dennis Maloney sent a shock through the national and local community of criminal justice reform advocates.
Under Dennis’ leadership, Deschutes County’s Juvenile Justice System became a national model for community justice in action -- through pioneering programs to get restitution to survivors, give people convicted of crimes skills to succeed in work and life, and heal communities affected by crime.
