Justice System Reform

Justice System Reform

Ban the Confederate Flag in Orange County Schools

“For many, the flag is a racially inflammatory symbol, which is undeniably rooted in slavery and racism. Given OCS’ commitment to serve all students, the…

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A New Year; Same Old Story in Wake County

“This incident is more about how little this officer, and so many officers around the country, value black bodies, black health, black safety and security.”…

Statement on Police Violence

Statement from the Southern Coalition for Social Justice on Police Violence The Southern Coalition for Social Justice is appalled and outraged by the killing of…

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New Youth Justice Resource: Racial Equity Report Cards

For many of the students heading back to school this week, a new school year is an exciting time, filled with new outfits, new teachers,…

First in Flight, Last in Youth Justice

by Austin Braxton North Carolina is the only state that automatically processes every 16 and 17 year-old through its adult criminal justice system without an…

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First in Flight, Last in Youth Justice

North Carolina is the only state that automatically processes every 16 and 17 year-old through its adult criminal justice system without an opportunity for the…

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Amicus Brief: Silver v The Halifax County Board of Commissioners

Halifax County, NC is home to some of the lowest performing schools in the state.  One of the main reasons why they perform so poorly…

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Opportunity Lost: North Carolina High School Athletics Association Felony Ban

The Problem After taking a trip to Walmart, noticing a fashionable piece of clothing and making the bonehead decision to pull the security tag off…

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Office for Civil Rights Enforcement Falls Short

“We must make sure our students’ background or identity – including their race, ethnicity, or national origin; their sex; or whether or not they have…

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House Bill 2 Makes Students Less Safe

Last week, North Carolina House Bill 2 became law and now, according to proponents of the bill, we can all breathe a little easier knowing…

Adrienne's Story

Meet Adrienne. All she wanted was a job. She hated being on public assistance and wanted a chance to work hard and support her kids.…

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SCSJ Files Brief in Police Shooting Case

SCSJ Files Amicus Curiae Brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Urging Reversal of District Court Grant of Immunity in Controversial…