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We adamantly oppose the SB 149 substitute bill... This bill falls far short of what constituents have asked for – it only provides a mirage of transparency and accountability, which is almost worse than nothing at all.
“Having a clean slate is like a new chance at life,” Angela DiMauro states in the opening of a video sharing her story about living with a record in Delaware.
Delaware has the highest per capita misdemeanor arrest rate in the country, resulting in an excess of fines and fees that many people are left unable to pay, and worse: unable to escape. Our Amicus Society panel event explored this practice in detail on March 9, 2022.
Davis et. al v. Neal et. al, which originally alleged two egregious attacks by SCI officers when it was filed in December, now alleges a significant increase in the number of attacks — shedding light on a horrific, ongoing pattern and practice of violent abuse against people housed at the facility.
Police reform, probation reform, expanding access to second chances, and community involvement are all priorities for the Delaware Campaign for Smart Justice in 2022.
Scholars Engaged for Action (SEFA), an after-school engagement program that aims to mobilize students as leaders who understand, interpret, and help in developing a school-wide culture that fosters civic engagement and community problem-solving.