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The Border Organization Challenges Del Rio Police
"...lack of neighborhood patrols and 'collaboration' with the US Border Patrol were among issues discussed at a meeting earlier this week between a local grassroots citizens' group and members of the Del Rio Police Department.
Read moreSydney Alliance Director Weighs In On Labor & Power
In every crisis there is opportunity. Instead of acting defensively, unions can use this shake-up to further strengthen themselves..."
Read moreCOPS / Metro Challenges Lamar Smith, Surprised at Response
"At a meeting at his district office last week, Rep. Lamar Smith said something that surprised members of Communities Organized for Public Service/Metro Alliance, a church-based advocacy group that supports comprehensive immigration reform.
Read moreValley Interfaith Launches Spanish GED Program
Inicia Programa Paisano, El Mañana
Grant to Iowa Will Bolster Juvenile Justice Efforts
The $750,000 grant will provide training and technical help from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for improving services to young offenders. The three-year program will be administered by the Iowa Department of Human Rights' Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning....
Read moreAMOS Clergy & County Attorney Debate Draws in Sheriff
"Polk County Attorney John Sarcone accuses AMOS of distortion and grossly misleading people about juvenile justice in our county
Read moreDebate Over Race & Juvenile Justice Heats Up in Iowa
AMOS advocates a return "to the best practice model the County Attorney's office pioneered from 2006-2009" which made good use of "informal adjustments and alternatives to detentions for non-violent, non-repeat juvenile offenders."
Read moreAMOS Wins $200K for Project IOWA Training: Governor Signs Bill
Common Ground Launches with 1,500 Delegates in Vallejo, CA
"An enthusiastic crowd of about 1,500 people filled a Vallejo high school gym Sunday afternoon to welcome a new multi-county organization to the community.
Read moreCentral Texas Religious Leaders Call for Immigration Reform
Central Texas Religious Leaders: Immigration Change Must be Just, Humane, Austin American Statesman Printable version
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