Extractions: Ethnography and Institutional Review Boards Universities and research organizations in the US are required to follow a set of regulations known as "the Common Rule" (technically, "Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects," DHHS' 45 CFR 46 or the equivalent regulations for other federal agencies) when they receive federal support. The Common Rule specifies how Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are to function. This statement aims to interpret for policymakers, IRBs and ethnographers the Common Rule in its application to ethnographic research. The American Anthropological Association (AAA) advocates that all ethnographic researchers should cultivate a strong foundation for the ethical conduct of research with human populations. This means that the risks of harm must be considered in relation to the potential benefits of ethnographic research. This process should actively involve the researcher and the IRB, the researcher and participants, and finally the IRB, the researcher and stakeholders.
Prison, Prison Reform And Penal Reform Examines examples of injustice in the UK criminal justice system and calls Prison Reform and Penal Reform NACRO The National Association for the Care http://www.prisonreform.org/
Extractions: PrisonReform.org lists government sites, campaign groups, support groups, charities and other organisations related to prison, prison reform and penal reform (mainly within the United Kingdom). PrisonReform.org is not related to any of the organisations listed, nor is it responsible for any dealings with them or with the content of their sites (many of the descriptions below are supplied by the organisations themselves). There is a separate page for organisations based mainly outside the United Kingdom A B C ... F G H I J K L M N O ... P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 Examines examples of injustice in the UK criminal justice system and calls for ministerial accountability and the abolition of the office of Lord Chancellor. Offers links to a wide variety of campaign sites and political resources. Action for Prisoners' Families (APF) is the national organisation acting as the voice for the concerns of prisoners' families across the UK. APF encourages the development of, and provides support to, organisations and professionals working with prisoners' families. APF promotes the just treatment of prisoners' families by the prison system and society, and publicises the effects of imprisonment on the whole family. Aftermath is the registered charity for the other victims of the offenders, the offender's family.
Extractions: James A.H. Bell has practiced criminal defense for 28 years. He frequently lectures throughout the US on criminal defense skills, techniques, procedures, and ethics. He is a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense, and was elected as a Fellow to the American Board of Criminal Lawyers in 1987. Bell is a past president of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and served on the NACDL and TACDL board of directors for two and seven terms, respectively. He has been included in the "Best Tennessee 101 Lawyers" for two consecutive years, and in 2003, he was honored with the Robert C. Heeney Memorial Award, NACDL’s most prestigious recognition.
Extractions: Richard Hirsch is a former Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County and has practiced criminal law for 39 years. He is a past president of the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. Hirsch is listed in every edition of The Best Lawyers in America Richard Lougee focuses his practice on personal injury, homicide, sexual assault, drug crimes, wrongful death suits, and criminal defense. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in defending charges of sexual misconduct and child abuse and is regularly upon as a consultant and expert witness. Lougee served on the DNA-Peoples Legal Services Board of Directors from 1984 -1987, is a member of the Pima County (AZ), Connecticut, and American Bar Associations, and is an author of Defending Against Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse (NLADA Journal, 1998 vol. 2).
Windham School Board The board governs the Texas Department of criminal Justice and Windham Ms. Crain is the Vice Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors. http://www.windhamschooldistrict.org/board/index.php
Extractions: Windham School District Board of Trustees The Windham School District Board of Trustees is a nine-member, non-paid board appointed by the governor for staggered, six-year terms. The board governs the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Windham School District. The board develops and defines policies of the TDCJ and WSD. J anuary is School Board Recognition Month Huntsville Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month and Windham School District is joining other districts across the state to gratefully acknowledge their commitment to our communities and schools. "Texans benefit every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by a group of more than 7,000 men and women across the state. These public servants are elected to serve by local citizens and receive no compensation for their tireless efforts. These men and women are the local school board members of Texas," said Dr. Ron Bradford, WSD superintendent. "We are especially appreciative of The WSD's Board of Trustees: The Texas Board of Criminal Justice." "These people unselfishly contribute their time and talents toward the advancement of public education," Bradford said. "They represent a continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision making in education. Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation to our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round commitment on their part."
International Homicide Investigators Association The International Homicide Investigators Association was founded during a 1988 VICAP (Violent criminal Apprehension Program) international homicide http://www.ihia.org/
Extractions: Register for Access Trouble Logging In? TRAINING LINKS CONTACT US ... ViCAP Alerts Cooperation and Education to Solve Crimes Hurricane Katrina Our heartfelt prayers go out to the families of those effected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, including those members of the law enforcement community. Many inquiries have been received from those interested in helping. The IHIA urges our membership who wish to contribute monetarily, to do so through one of the established organizations, including the American Red Cross and the National Sheriffs' Association. Federal, State and Local authorities have asked organizations and agencies to refrain from sending personnel and equipment unless specifically requested to assist their coordinated effort. The IHIA leadership has been in contact with the authorities in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, and we will act upon their request. The International Homicide Investigators Association was founded during a 1988 VICAP (Violent Criminal Apprehension Program) international homicide symposium that was sponsored by the Federal bureau of Investigation at Quantico, Virginia. This symposium brought together an elite group of professionals from around the world that represented all disciplines involved in death investigation. The organization is now the largest and fastest growing organization of homicide and death investigation professionals in the world and has representation from the United States as well as 16 other nations. The primary mission of the International Homicide Investigators Association
Illinois State Rifle Association The measure leaves in place penalties for the criminal transportation of guns. We understand that it s a lousy situation, and the ISRA board of http://www.isra.org/
Extractions: While the politically correct version of what happened is that desperate people looted stores for food and water, that's only part of the story. Bands of armed hoodlums roamed the city, smashing their way into businesses and homes, carting off jewelry, liquor, televisions and other goods that had nothing to do with survival.
CJCC - Statistical Analysis Center The SAC has focused primarily on criminal justice related analysis and will continue to do so For more information visit JRSA s website at www.jrsa.org. http://www.state.ga.us/cjcc/sac.html
Extractions: Historical Overview The Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) for the State of Georgia was founded under the Federal Statistical Analysis Center Grant program in January 1990 administered by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Since that time, the SAC has become a vital machine in the assimilation and analyzation of criminal justice research and data. The SAC has focused primarily on criminal justice related analysis and will continue to do so. The recipient of the SAC grant has been the Governor's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Council). The Georgia SAC has been a member of the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) since 1972 which is an organization made up of SACs from across the country. The Council's Role The Council strives to develop strategies and initiatives to better understand and administer programs relating to the criminal justice system in Georgia. Locating the SAC within the Council has facilitated a coordinated planning process. Due to the wide variety of programs it administers and the diversity of the criminal justice professionals who are Council members, the Council has a broad perspective of the needs of the criminal justice system. It also provides a forum for communication with the criminal justice practitioners of the state. The Council also utilizes SAC research capabilities to promote a better understanding of the criminal justice system and the law enforcement community to the public at large.
About The National Board Of Trial Advocacy NBTA was housed, and fully supported by the Association of Trial Lawyers of Injury Litigation and criminal Trial Law and New Mexico for that Board s http://www.nbtanet.org/public/misc/about-nbta.shtml
Extractions: Peel v. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of Illinois, 110 S.Ct. 2281 (1990), disallows any state from prohibiting disclosure of NBTA certification. The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is a non-profit organization located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1977, NBTA is dedicated to bettering the quality of trial advocacy in our nation's courtrooms and assisting the consumer of legal services in finding experienced and highly qualified trial lawyers. Theodore I. Koskoff was the Founder and, until 1987, served as the President and Chairman of the Board. In addition to being Senior Partner in the Bridgeport, Connecticut law firm of Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, Mr. Koskoff was a pioneer in the field of specialization. He was also a Past President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Roscoe Pound Foundation and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. NBTA was housed, and fully supported by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America until its move to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1987 when it became an independent nonprofit corporation. NBTA is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify lawyers in the specialty areas of civil, criminal and family law trial
Extractions: To Review Your Case If you are considering filing a civil suit or getting a criminal conviction in a wrongful death, negligence or involuntary euthanasia case, you will need an attorney's legal counsel and quite often, a nurse legal consultant's review of your loved one's case. An attorney or criminal prosecutor will not even take a case on officially, until it has been reviewed by medical and nursing experts who review the medical record and other evidence. Nursing legal consultants can help establish a case for the civil courts and also point out violations of standards of care that may get a prosecutor to go forward with a criminal case. A legal nurse consultant does not give out legal or medical advice, but rather evaluates the case from a nursing perspective to determine whether or not the nursing standards of care were or were not violated. In addition, if you are considering some form of legal action, most courts will want to know what the state Nursing Board has determined with regard to the case. You can file a complaint with the State Nursing Board as a necessary first step toward legal action. It is wise to get a nursing review of the case before filing a complaint with the State Nursing Board, since an expert nurse may point out areas of malpractice or violations of standards of care which you may not be aware of.
Indiana Bankers Association charges and with the assurance of no criminal or civil prosecution. IBAmember banks were recognized by the American Bankers Association for their http://www.indianabankers.org/
Extractions: Indianapolis Coming up at the IBA... - Oct 4 Director Training: Introduction to Bank Financial Statements - Oct 5 Current Issues in A/L Management - Oct 6 - Oct 12 BSA for Frontline: Columbu s - Oct 12 Indiana Deposit Account Documentation - Oct 13 Essential Teller Issues Evening Seminars - Oct 19 Real Estate Loan Doc - Oct 25 - Oct 26 - Oct 27 Fundamantals of Commercial Lending Officer Calling Skills - Nov 3 Real Estate Lending Compliance Branch Managers Series - Nov 15 IRA Series Midwest Ag School - Nov 28 - Dec 1 s - Dec 8 Urgent Request: Associations Call on Banking Industrys Support
Board Resolutions | International Trademark Association International Trademark Association Representing the Trademark Community since 1878 Therefore, in order for criminal enforcement procedures to lead to http://www.inta.org/policy/res_measurescount.html
Extractions: WHEREAS, it is in the interest of countries to have the strongest enforcement mechanisms possible to protect the investment climate and labor markets and reduce the loss of tax revenues that are directly affected by the lack of efficient enforcement mechanisms and protections against trademark counterfeiting;
Testimony | International Trademark Association International Trademark Association. New criminal and Civil Enforcement Tools to Help Curb As do all INTA officers, board members and committee members, http://www.inta.org/policy/test_onlinefraud.html
Extractions: Good morning, Mr. Chairman. My name is J. Scott Evans. I currently serve as chairman of the Internet Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA). I am a shareholder in the firm of Adams Evans, which is an INTA member. As do all INTA officers, board members and committee members, I serve on a voluntary basis. In addition to my volunteer service with INTA, I also volunteer as president of the Intellectual Property Constituency of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) . My appearance before the subcommittee, however, is only on behalf of INTA.
Extractions: The New York State Defenders Association, a not-for-profit, membership organization, has been providing support to New York's criminal defense community since 1967. Its mission is to improve the quality and scope of publicly supported legal representation to low income people. NYSDA Resolutions The NYSDA Board of Directors has agreed upon the following resolutions concerning Public Defense in New York State: What we've done...
Extractions: Gandhi Bullying: The Problem Parents' Role in Bullying Prevention and Intervention What Can Parents Do When a Child Complains of Being Bullied Advice to Pupils about Being Bullied Bullying - Systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt and/or psychological distress on one or more students. However it is defined, bullying is not just child's play, but a terrifying experience many American school children face every day. It can be as direct as teasing, hitting or threatening, or indirect as in exclusion, rumors or manipulation. During the past decade, bullying has become more lethal and has occurred more frequently than it had in the previous two decades. In our quest to provide the quality education that America's children deserve, this problem can no longer be treated lightly. NEA's National Bullying Awareness Campaign is designed to assist communities in developing solutions that will eradicate bullying from America's public schools. Bullying can no longer be explained away, as some adults are inclined to do, as a normal part of growing up. Bullying has only harmful, not beneficial, effects for the target and the perpetrator - even the bystander. Many children in our nation's schools are robbed of their opportunity to learn because they are bullied and victimized daily. Bullying exacts a terrible toll on children, and the scars can last a lifetime.
Criminal Justice Links http//www.firstgov.gov/; Merit Systems Protection Board http//www.mspb.gov/ http//www.ilchiefs.org/; Illinois criminal Justice Information Authority http://www.aele.org/Crimlinks.html
Extractions: Links to criminal justice organization and websites This is a list of Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) the websites of (a) criminal justice organizations and (b) sites with hyperlinks to hundred of federal, state and local agencies. Please e-mail us with any changes or corrections. Professional Assns. (U.S.)
Georgia Bureau Of Investigation GCIC maintains Georgia s computerized criminal history database that includes In 2001 the GCIC Advisory Board was created. The purpose of the Advisory http://www.ganet.org/gbi/gcic.html
Extractions: Information The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) was established in 1973 as an operating division within the GBI to serve as the chief provider of criminal justice information services in Georgia. Since then, the principal mission of GCIC has been to assist all officials and agencies of the criminal justice system in the fulfillment of their varied responsibilities on a statewide basis by providing round-the-clock access to needed information. GCIC is mandated by Georgia law and by binding agreements with several federal agencies to monitor and enforce compliance by Georgia criminal justice agencies with certain state and federal statutes, the Rules of the GCIC Council (i.e., the Georgia Board of Public Safety) and with relevant federal regulations. The Georgia Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Network, operated by GCIC teleprocessing specialists, provides direct terminal access to computerized databases maintained by Georgia agencies, by agencies in other states and by the FBI Criminal Justice Services Division. Georgia's CJIS network has more than member agencies operating over terminals able to communicate instantly with tens of thousands of terminals operated by other federal, state and local criminal justice agencies throughout the United States. The CJIS network handles more than 13 million messages per month in support of Georgia's criminal justice agencies.
NBA: The Association Today, the NBA Board of Governors formulates the Association s policies. In 1986, the NBA filed an amicus curiae brief protesting the criminal contempt http://www.nationalbar.org/about/index.shtml
Extractions: Objectives History Briefs Publications ... International During the first quarter of the 20th century, twelve African-American pioneers with a mutual interest in, and dedication to justice and the civil rights of all, helped structure the struggle of the African-American race in America. George H. Woodson, S. Joe Brown, Gertrude E. Rush, James B. Morris, Charles P. Howard, Sr., Wendell E. Green, C. Francis Stradford, Jesse N. Baker, William H. Haynes, George C. Adams, Charles H. Calloway and L. Amasa Knox conceived the National Bar Association (NBA), formally organized in Des Moines, IA on August 1, 1925. When the NBA was organized in 1925, there were fewer than 1,000 African-American lawyers in the nation, and less than 120 belonged to the Association. By 1945, there were nearly 250 members representing 25% of the African-American members of the bar. Over the past 75 years, the NBA has grown enormously in size and influence.
Consensus Project The criminal Justice / Mental Health Consensus Project is an unprecedented Advisory Board Composition, Mental Health. Natl Association of State Mental http://www.csgeast.org/programs/criminal_justice/CJMH page.htm
Extractions: Consensus Project Report The Criminal Justice / Mental Health Consensus Project is an unprecedented bipartisan effort to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental illnesses. The Council of State Governments partnered with the Police Executive Research Forum, the Pretrial Services Resource Center, the Association of State Correctional Administrators, and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors to coordinate this project. Each of the partner organizations coordinates an Advisory Board: law enforcement, courts, corrections, and mental health. The consensus reached by each of these advisory groups will be conveyed in a comprehensive report describing policy statements, nearly 100 recommendations for implementation and numerous examples of innovative efforts. Click here to view the report. Across the nation, high-profile incidents in which police shoot someone with a mental illness or the person with a serious mental illness commits a violent attack on others have compelled elected officials to take action. Usually, however, these lawmakers have little information about the complex problems underlying these tragedies.
