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Featured Blog Posts – March 2011 Archive (9)

Convicted Seattle pimp who fled during trial sentenced to 26 years



Baruti Hopson, the first person in King County convicted under new legislation that made promoting the commercial sex abuse of a minor a Class A felony, was sentenced to 26 1/2 years in prison Tuesday. Hopson, 32, who was out on bail during his trial, fled… Continue

Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 31, 2011 at 3:33am — No Comments

What happens when people don't know their human rights?



Violence: Bullying  
 Violence:  …
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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 17, 2011 at 4:41pm — No Comments

R.I.P. Nate Dogg... Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011)

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American Musican.

Life and career

Nate Dogg was born in Long Beach, California. He was the friend and partner in the rap game with rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G, RBX, Daz Dillinger and was the cousin of Butch Cassidy and…

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Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on March 16, 2011 at 1:00am — No Comments

Rape "now gang weapon of choice"

Rape 'now gang weapon of choice'
By Angus Stickler

Today programme…


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Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on March 14, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

I survived: the ex-gang member who's tackling youth crime

Peaches Cadogan
 


 
Photo: LAURA PANNACK

Peaches Cadogan, 34, joined a gang when she was 16. At 20 she was arrested for two…

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 14, 2011 at 8:16am — No Comments

Restaurant gives former gang members a second chance

Several Great Falls residents are in Los Angeles this week to receive training and network with other community leaders to address crime prevention and other civic issues.



One of the areas highlighted during the conference is how one program is giving former gang members a second chance.



The Homegirl Cafe in downtown L.A. is run entirely by former gang members, like Adela Juarez, who explained, "I ended up in prison. When I got out, it was hard to find a… Continue

Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on March 6, 2011 at 11:23pm — No Comments

When I Die, Please Send Me Home: A Child's Life Without Parole



America is the only country on earth that allows juvenile offenders to be sentenced to Life Without Parole. We have more than 2,500 child lifers - 109 for non-homicide crimes - in 38 states. Some children are simply broken, sociopaths who need to be kept away from society…
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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 2, 2011 at 10:38pm — No Comments

BLADE REED





BLADE REED

JUVENILE DEFENDANT









STEVE SYDEBOTHAM

ADVOCATE OF BLADE REED





In old days there were angels who came and took men by the hand and led them away from the city of destruction. We see no white-winged angels now. But yet men are led away from threatening destruction: a hand is put into theirs,…
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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 2, 2011 at 10:36pm — No Comments

Independent Lens | Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story | Clip 1 | PBS

Independent Lens | Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story | Clip 2 | PBS …

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 2, 2011 at 10:32pm — No Comments

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