COMMENTARY | District attorneys have the power to make changes now In almost every situation, children enjoy a special status based on recognition that they are physically, psychologically, and developmentally different from adults. But, in contrast to th ...
30 Jun 2016 - Bobbin Singh
Changes reflect efforts to correct racial disparities in Multnomah County justice system The Multnomah County District Attorney announced a new policy Wednesday that may save some juveniles from the consequences of an adult conviction. Juveniles charged w ...
8 Jun 2016 - Emily Green
As Multnomah County grapples with widespread inequities in its criminal justice system, heads turn toward the D.A. Prosecutors wield a tremendous amount of power in the courtroom, and in an effort to keep it that way, they systematically block attempts to ...
21 Apr 2016 - Emily Green
By David Rogers, Contributing Columnist Gov. John Kitzhaber convened a diverse set of public safety system stakeholders to examine ways Oregon could improve public safety while also reducing prison spending. The governor’s Commission on Public Safety exam ...
17 May 2013 - Street Roots Staff