Criminal justice support network

Is the US justice system fair?
The criminal justice system remains far from perfect.
Evidence of racial discrimination, violations of citizen rights, waste, and inefficiency is abundant..
What is the importance of criminal justice system in the Philippines?
The Philippine Government has organized and established institutions which serve to maintain peace and order.
These institutions are responsible for preventing crimes,enforcement of laws, and apprehension and prosecution of those who violate the law..
Police are required to follow certain procedures when a person they have detained has an intellectual disability, so it is in the person's interests to tell the police they have an intellectual disability, or for someone to do so on their behalf.
These procedures are contained in the: Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW)

We provide support for victims, witnesses and defendants. Go to top of the page. How we can help. The Criminal Justice Support Network have a network of trained

How do I join the state Criminal Justice Network (SCJN)?

To join the Network, go to nacdl.org/JoinSCJN.
What is the State Criminal Justice Network (SCJN).
The State Criminal Justice Network (SCJN) includes ,representatives from NACDL state affiliates, the defense bar, judges, policymakers, advocates and individuals, all working to promote progressive criminal justice reform in their jurisdictions.

How We Can Help

The Criminal Justice Support Network have a network of trained volunteers who can: 1. call the client prior to court to check whether they have made arrangements to get to court 2. meet with the client prior to court to explain what to expect in a way the client can understand 3. attend appointments with the client's solicitor to assist communicati.

What is a criminal justice support network?

Support is provided to people with intellectual disability involved in any type of criminal matter (including:

AVO matters).
We provide support for victims, witnesses and defendants.
The Criminal Justice Support Network have a network of trained volunteers who can:.

What is the National Criminal Justice reference service (NCJRS)?

Established in 1972, the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is a federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
Who are the NCJRS Federal Sponsors.
More on our Federal Sponsors.
Who can use NCJRS? .

Where We Provide Support

Support is provided at: 1. court 2. meetings with solicitors 3. youth justice conferences 4. adult conferences 5. mediation 6. forum sentencing Go to top of the page

Who Is Eligible?

Support is provided to people with intellectual disability involved in any type of criminal matter (including AVO matters).
We provide support for victims, witnesses and defendants.
Go to top of the page

Australian charity

Women's Justice Network (WJN), formerly known as the Women in Prison Advocacy Network (WIPAN), is an incorporated not-for-profit charity based in Sydney, Australia, focused on advocacy around issues affecting female prisoners.