Welcome to the St. Mel Parish
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Justice and Peace
Council
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The intent of the St. Mel Parish Justice and Peace ministry is to
bring about awareness within our parish of issues involving the
legal and social fabric by which we live and are governed. Our
goal is to restore, through a fully informed people, a sense of
civility and responsibility in our communities.
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Looking for updates? Check Justice Issues
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re: BAGS in BASKETS
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The bishops have not taken a position on either of the 2 initiatives on the California primary ballot, but ask that you prayerfully consider your vote in light of Catholic teaching. If you are not already a member of the California Legislative Network, please sign up here and receive weekly public policy updates.
Where to find material on judicial candidates? The Los Angeles County Bar Association provides information on which candidates are qualified and gives links to LA Times, Met News and League of Women Voters recommendations.
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Notes relating to Loyola Law School's recent annual restorative justice conference.
The school will be hosting a monthly forum for professionals of various disciplines. Next meeting is
June 21, 2012
12-2 pm.
Questions : seth.weiner@lls.edu or 213-736-1089
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The purpose of this statewide event is to convene representatives of all who are involved with or affected by California’s current criminal justice system in dialogue about the realignment of our criminal justice system, court mandates to reduce the state prison population, and our shared responsibility to respond to this opportunity to address improvements in our communities.
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California Senate Bill 9, the bill that would set up a process for individuals convicted as juveniles to life without the possibility of parole to have their sentences reviewed, may be voted on in the Assembly as early as February 13, 2012. Sign petition. Read Policy Brief on California Senate Bill 9 California Fair Sentencing for Youth Act by Alea Bell and Laura S. Abrams, Ph.D. UCLA Juvenile Justice and Reentry Project. More material, see Statewide Justice Issues.
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Prison officials have changed the name of inmates imprisoned in the SHU from gang members to “Security Threat Group.” How does this change the practice of solitary confinement?
Follow this story on http://prisonerhungerstrikesolidarity.wordpress.com/
A recent story (3-30-2012) from the NY Times about one California man unjustly labeled a gang member.
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SAVE
THE DATE:
May 18 for The Orcutt Dinner that supports Guadalupe Community Center |
Guadalupe Community Center
(St. Mel's local charity)
Volunteer Opportunities
21600 Hart St. Canoga Park, California 91303
(818) 340-2050
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