COURT AND PRISON REFORM RESOURCES

COURT AND PRISON REFORM RESOURCES

Maryland State

JUFJ Court and Prison Reform One Pager – as of March 2023

Maryland State

Coalition YES Act One Pager – as of February 2023

Maryland State

Key Partners (click partner names for their websites with additional resources): Maryland Youth Justice Coalition & Women’s Prerelease Equity Coalition, including: ACLU of MarylandBRIDGE MarylandLeaders of a Beautiful StruggleMaryland Justice ProjectOut for Justice, and Maryland Office of the Public Defender

2023

Baltimore

May 10, 2023

Maryland ranks fourth for rate of prisoners convicted as children – Baltimore Banner

Maryland State

May 10, 2023

When will Maryland start all juvenile cases in juvenile court? Unfortunately not soon. – Maryland Matters

Baltimore

March 10, 2023

Youth at Baltimore County jail kept in cells for 23 hours a day in poor conditions, state public defender says – Baltimore Sun

Maryland State

February 21, 2023

Lawmakers, advocates push for changes in youth juvenile justice system – Maryland Matters

Maryland State

February 17, 2023

Maryland tries hundreds of juvenile defendants as adults. One Annapolis bill tries to change that – WYPR

Maryland State

February 16, 2023

Bill would change which court juveniles face first when charged with crimes
WBAL-TV

2022

Maryland State

April 20, 2022

Lawmakers Commit State Funding to Build Women’s Pre-Release Center – Maryland Matters

Maryland State

March 2022

A Civil Rights and Liberties Guide to the 2022 Legislative Session – ACLU Maryland 

Maryland State

March 20, 2022

Civilian Review Board bill aims to protect key powers needed to hold BPD accountable. – BaltimoreBrew 

Maryland State

March 2, 2022

Juvenile suspects need to understand their rights — and officers need to respect them – The Baltimore Sun

Maryland State

March 1, 2022

Opinion: Lawmakers Are Finally Moving to End Child Interrogation. Let’s Not Stop There – Maryland Matters

Maryland State

February 19, 2022

Maryland passed sweeping laws to change police discipline. Now it’s stumbling on implementation, activists say. – The Washington Post 

Maryland State

Marijuana Referendum Could Cause “Confusion” for Police and the Public, Panel is Told – Maryland Matters

Maryland State

January 29, 2021

General Assembly Considering Changes to Maryland’s Juvenile Justice System – Maryland Matters

Maryland State

December 20, 2021

ACLU of Maryland Announces New Interim Policy Director, 2022 Legislative Priorities – Maryland Matters

2021

Maryland State

April 13, 2021

Maryland Bans Sentencing Children to Life Without Parole – The Appeal

Maryland State

March 22, 2021

On Crossover Day, Senate Approves COVID Response, Parole Reform, Local Tax Bills – Maryland Matters

2021

No End in Sight: America’s Enduring Reliance on Life Imprisonment – Sentencing Project

Maryland State

March 4, 2021

Parole Reform Passes MD House – WYPR

Maryland State

February 5, 2021

Opinion: End Sex Discrimination Against Women Offenders – Maryland Matters

Maryland State

2021

Due Process for Children in the Legal Justice System – ACLU MD

Maryland State

February 4, 2021

Opinion: Juvenile Interrogation Should be a Part of Police Reform Discussion – Maryland Matters

Maryland State

January 20, 2021

‘The House Is on Fire’: Prisoners’ Rights Activists Call on Hogan to Act Immediately – Maryland Matters

Maryland State

December 23, 2020

Opinion: No Place for Redemption in Maryland’s Criminal Justice System – Maryland Matters, Part 1 of 2

Maryland State

December 31, 2020

Opinion: Governor Should be Removed from the Parole Process – Maryland Matters, Part 2 of 2

Maryland State

December 21, 2020

Opinion: Maryland Among the Worst in Protecting Kids in the Justice System – Baltimore Sun

Maryland State

December 9, 2020

People’s Commission releases Policy Recommendation Outline – The People’s Commission to Decriminalize Maryland