Atlanta Journal Constitution — Civil Society Issues — Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

Ebenezer Baptist’s pastor says ministers shouldn’t stay silent on issues of race

“The Rev. Raphael G. Warnock has had a busy couple of weeks. After co-hosting and delivering the opening sermon at a conference on ending mass incarceration in the United States, he was off to the American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission Summit in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he led two workshops on the same topic. And less than 24 hours later, he was back at Ebenezer to preach his weekend services and for the 45th annual scholarship concert honoring the memory of the late Alberta Christine Williams King.“

Atlanta Journal Constitution

July 28, 2019

Atlanta nonprofit to spearhead criminal justice push

“Now the state will serve as a hub, pushing criminal justice issues nationwide with a newly formed nonprofit based in Atlanta. Members hail from across the political landscape. Its advisory board includes prominent Democrats, such as former California Gov. Jerry Brown and ex-Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, and Republicans, including U.S. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Gov. Matt Bevin of Kentucky.“

Atlanta Journal Constitution

July 23, 2019

Black Mama’s Bail Out helps moms get out for holiday

“Since her release, Vernon, the Grant Park mother of two, has volunteered with the Atlanta chapter of Southerners on New Ground (SONG), a regional nonprofit that works on social justice and LGBTQ issues. For the past three years, the Atlanta SONG chapter has participated in the Black Mama’s Bail Out, an initiative that raises money to help secure the release of mothers and caregivers from jails. It’s part of a national collective of organizations working on ending cash bail.“

Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 9, 2019

Bail ReformPhillip ReevesMay 9, 2019Atlanta Journal Constitution, Black Mama's Bail OutComment

Torpy at Large: When old crimes kill a new man’s career dreams

"Georgia is a “right to work state,” meaning companies largely have free rein to do as they please. Companies argue they want to know whether their employees are a threat to other employees. And they worry about liability."

Atlanta Journal Constitution

August 27, 2018

EmploymentPhillip ReevesAugust 28, 2018Atlanta Journal Constitution, Georgia

Fewer former offenders getting pardoned in Georgia

"Historically, the number of pardons issued by Georgia has been relatively generous. The 3,449 pardons granted in Georgia since 2013 forgave over 7,000 offenses. But as the board has come under scrutiny for its seemingly unchecked power, the number of pardons granted has declined. About 571 or roughly 13 percent of the more than 4,000 applications that were considered by the board were denied by a vote since 2013."

Atlanta Journal Constitution

August 24, 2018

Mass IncarcerationAnthony BradleyAugust 27, 2018Atlanta Journal Constitution, Georgia, Pardons

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