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“My f*ck the world, I’m outta here note” = FL needs an impeachment process, NOW

I took Richard Mair’s 2013 suicide at Dade Correctional Institution very hard, and not only because it resulted from his inability to cope with the guards’ physical abuse that was allowed to continue after they scalded Darren Rainey to death … Continue reading

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@Florida_Today and the tale of two suicides: Robin Williams, Richard Mair

Williams death encourages talk about depression Studies show that depression and other similar mental conditions such as the onset of anxiety affect one out of five Americans at any time, according to the CDC. The triggers can be anything: a … Continue reading

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D.C. study confirms obvious: treating juvenile offenders as adults is counterproductive.

CONTACT: Aprill O. Turner, Campaign for Youth Justice aturner@cfyj.org (202) 779-2810 Reforms Needed to Improve Youth Outcomes in DC New report examines impact of “direct file” statute on youth, public safety (Washington, DC) May 19, 2014 – In 2012, youth … Continue reading

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