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Clarence Darrow, a renowned American lawyer, is celebrated for his sharp wit and agnostic perspective, making him one of the most prominent figures in American law and civil liberties. In this thought-provoking book, Darrow delves into his lifelong belief that human behavior is shaped more by psychological, physical, and environmental factors than by a simple choice between right and wrong. While some may view his stance as overly behaviorist, he articulates his arguments with remarkable clarity. Darrow critically examines conspiracy laws, the influence of the powerful in shaping legislation, ...

smooth as silk, unfortunately, Mal Lingard the nearest he has got a doctorate is doctoring his under par exam results and is smooth as sandpaper underpants. But whilst one is wildly reactive, presumptuous and factually inaccurate mostly, the other has knowledge, intelligence and charm to make this show listenable and just about steer it away from being dragged through the crown courts. The chaps talk politics, society, history and what is happening in front of our very eyes, its all for grabs.

America has made mental illness a crime. Jails in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each house more people with mental illnesses than any hospital. In this revelatory book, journalist Alisa Roth goes deep inside the criminal justice system to tell how and why it has become a warehouse where inmates are denied proper treatment, abused, and punished in ways that make them sicker. Through intimate stories of people in the system and those trying to fix it, Roth reveals the hidden forces behind this crisis and suggests how a fairer and more humane approach might look.

Author Dirk Eldredge demonstates how the drug war has led only to overcrowded courts and prisons, rising crime, official corruption, eroded civil rights and race relations, and new public-health crises. He makes the case for an alternative strategy: tightly controlled legalization accompanied by expanded drug education, prevention, research, and treatment programs.

Justice To Healing is a podcast presented by the National Treatment Court Resource Center (NTCRC) and hosted by NTCRC co-directors Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. and Christina Lanier, Ph.D. Each episode explores a topic related to treatment courts through conversations with experts in the field. Listeners will gain knowledge and expand their perspectives regarding treatment court work. Dr. DeVall and Dr. Lanier bring a perspective informed by years of experience in the research and practice of treatment courts. It is our hope that Justice To Healing listeners will translate the information presented ...