Autism and the Prison Experience
A prison setting is jarring, anxiety-producing, and uncomfortable and few, if any, accommodations are made for incarcerated Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) offenders, regardless of requirements by the…
Fall 2023
Volume 38, Issue 3
Features
Amy Coney Barrett: A Mellower Scalia
Where Scalia was famous for his often combative separate opinions, Justice Barrett has been less apt than some of her conservative colleagues to write concurrences or dissents at all.
Black, Female, and Elected: The Long Road for Black Women as Top Prosecutors
Women of color share their experiences in running for office, governing through criticism, and preparing for an uncertain future in the current political dynamic.
Working to Eliminate Racial and Identity Profiling: A Review of the Latest RIPA Stop Data from California
The 2023 Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Annual Report underscores that the harms of policing, and pretextual policing in particular, must be viewed as a public health issue and not merely a…
An Ethos for Criminal Defense Lawyers
Addressing that question head-on explains the importance of defending the most hated among us to preserve our democracy.
Creating Workplace Inclusivity through Restorative Justice: Through the Looking Glass
In the mirror analogy, the judgments people make of themselves when they are alone in the room looking into the mirrors, the inward-facing identities, equate to internalized or personal racism.
Mental Health
Mining the Opposing Expert's Writings When Preparing for Cross-Examination
Example dialogue illustrates how a prosecutor might consult a forensic mental health professional when reviewing prior writings by an opposing expert.
Women in Criminal Justice
Listening Authentically, Extending Inclusion
Prof. Sarah Redfield shares her experiences as a member of the Women's Task Force investigating gender-based barriers to hiring, promotion, and retention in the practice of criminal law.