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The November Coalition The November Coalition
The November Coalition- The November Coalition is a non-profit, grassroots organization which is educating the public about the destructive increase in prison population in the United States due to our current drug laws. ...
Prison Policy Initiative Prison Policy Initiative
Prison Policy Initiative- Produces original research on incarceration policy and the hidden impact of society's reliance on prisons as a catch-all response to social problems. ...
International Centre for Prison Studies International Centre for Prison Studies
International Centre for Prison Studies- Assists governments and NGOs develop appropriate policies on prisons and the use of imprisonment. Based at Kings College in the UK. Publishes the World Prison Brief ...
Justice Policy Institute Justice Policy Institute
Justice Policy Institute- Washington, D.C.-based think-tank committed to reducing society's reliance on incarceration. ...
Restorative Justice Online Restorative Justice Online
Restorative Justice Online- A clearing house of information including research tools, bibliographies, training, tutorials and expert articles. ...
The Claremont Forum - The Prison Library Project The Claremont Forum - The Prison Library Project
The Claremont Forum - The Prison Library Project- This non-profit organization sponsors diverse community services, such as a library project, a Wellness by Design program, and educational and arts programming. ...
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition- A coalition seeking alternatives to mass incarceration. Includes news and membership information. ...
Prison Book Program Prison Book Program
Prison Book Program- Sends free books to prisoners throughout the USA. Includes mission statement, history and program restrictions. ...
Middle Ground Prison Reform, Inc Middle Ground Prison Reform, Inc
Middle Ground Prison Reform, Inc- Arizona based non-profit advocacy organization. Includes campaign details and a review of recent legislation. ...
The Real Cost of Prisons Project The Real Cost of Prisons Project
The Real Cost of Prisons Project- Explores the immediate and long-term costs of incarceration on the individual, their family, community and the nation. Includes discussion papers and details of workshops. ...
Vegan Prisoners Support Group Vegan Prisoners Support Group
Vegan Prisoners Support Group- Offers advice and support to vegan inmates. ...
Women's Prison Association Women's Prison Association
Women's Prison Association- Committed to helping women with criminal justice histories see new possibilities for themselves and their families. ...
Federal Cure Federal Cure
Federal Cure- A nonprofit US organization that works on behalf of federal prisoners. Includes newsletters and state chapters' contact details. ...
Prison Observatory Prison Observatory
Prison Observatory- Provides information on the activities of the CPT (European Committee for the Prevention of Torture). ...
Canadian Families and Corrections Network Canadian Families and Corrections Network
Canadian Families and Corrections Network- The CFCN provides information and referral services to support families during and after incarceration. Contact information, links and resources. ...
Restorative Justice Ministry Network of Texas Restorative Justice Ministry Network of Texas
Restorative Justice Ministry Network of Texas- A nation-wide directory of criminal justice ministries. Free listing to any criminal justice ministries. Web-sites for criminal justice ministries. ...
Prisons Org UK Ltd Prisons Org UK Ltd
Prisons Org UK Ltd- Publishes The Prisons Handbook and maintains the Institute of Prison Law. ...
CURE, Virginia CURE, Virginia
CURE, Virginia- Non-profit , membership advocacy organization for prisoners and their families. ...
Ella Baker Center Ella Baker Center
Ella Baker Center- Works to expose and end the over-incarceration of youth and build a "bottom-up" movement to transform the entire criminal justice system. Oakland, California. ...
Microsoft - Legal News on PressPass Microsoft - Legal News on PressPass
Microsoft - Legal News on PressPass- An index of legal documents, many of which cover the U.S. anti-trust case. ...
Books Through Bars, Providence Books Through Bars, Providence
Books Through Bars, Providence- Sends free reading material to inmates nationwide including targeted self-help and inspirational books upon request. ...
Private Prisons for Dummies: Paul's Justice Page Private Prisons for Dummies: Paul's Justice Page
Private Prisons for Dummies: Paul's Justice Page- An introduction to the actions of the Corrections Corporation of America. ...
Private Corrections Institute Private Corrections Institute
Private Corrections Institute- News, reports and resources on prison privatization; focus on Florida. ...
Committee to End the Marion Lockdown (CEML): Private Prisons and Prison Labor Committee to End the Marion Lockdown (CEML): Private Prisons and Prison Labor
Committee to End the Marion Lockdown (CEML): Private Prisons and Prison Labor- Collection of interesting articles, skeptical of public costs and private profits. ...
NICHCY NICHCY
NICHCY- NICHCY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues, focusing on children and youth, birth to age 22. ...
Kids Together, Inc. Kids Together, Inc.
Kids Together, Inc.- Information and resources on inclusion, children and adults with disabilities, and advocacy suggestions based upon current law. ...
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington- Information, support and resources to families, individuals and professionals dealing with Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disor ...
Brain Injury Association USA Home Page Brain Injury Association USA Home Page
Brain Injury Association USA Home Page- Promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support services that lead toward reduced incidence and ...
Internet Special Education Resources Internet Special Education Resources
Internet Special Education Resources- A nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. ...
Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education- Providing technical assistance and serving as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution in special education. Funded by the Office of Special E ...
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc.- Law and policy center in disability civil rights that has information about the ADA as well as other laws protecting the rights of the disabled, including the educationa ...
National Disability Rights Network National Disability Rights Network
National Disability Rights Network- Nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies. ...
Center For Public Representation Center For Public Representation
Center For Public Representation- A non-profit public interest law firm that seeks to improve the quality of lives of people with mental illness and other disabilities through the systemic enforcement of their legal righ ...
IDEA IDEA
IDEA- Contains the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997, the source law for many of the rights of the disabled student. ...
Access Matters Access Matters
Access Matters- Provides advocacy services relating to all aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act. ...
The ARC of New Jersey The ARC of New Jersey
The ARC of New Jersey- Information on mental retardation including links dealing with special education, advocacy, and other self help organizations. ...
The Freedom of Information Act: A User's Guide The Freedom of Information Act: A User's Guide
The Freedom of Information Act: A User's Guide- Brochure provides a general description of the federal Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and specific guidelines on how to use it effectively. ...
Autism and PDD Network Autism and PDD Network
Autism and PDD Network- Information about Autism spectrum disorders. ...
Special Education Law Blog Special Education Law Blog
Special Education Law Blog- Discusses case law and news. Includes archives, case summaries, assistive technology, parent advocacy, and tip of the month. Located in Chicago, Illinois. ...
Special Education Parent's Advocacy Link Special Education Parent's Advocacy Link
Special Education Parent's Advocacy Link- Advocates for parents in the public schools in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska with children with learning disabilities, Down Syndrome, autism and special needs. ...
Special Education Action Committee Special Education Action Committee
Special Education Action Committee- A non-profit training and information center in Alabama helping parents and their children with disabilities to participate in the individualized education program process. ...
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey (SPAN) Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey (SPAN)
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey (SPAN)- A parent-advocacy network providing training, assistance, and support to parents of disabled children. The program administered by parents, and is free of charge. ...
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws- The Department of Justice presents an overview of Federal civil rights laws ensuring equal opportunity for people with disabilities, including the Individuals with Disability Education ...
Arizona Center for Disability Law Arizona Center for Disability Law
Arizona Center for Disability Law- Provides free legal assistance for certain disability issues. ...
U.S. Assistance for Market Reforms U.S. Assistance for Market Reforms
U.S. Assistance for Market Reforms- This Cato Institute Policy Analysis by Janine R. Wedel argues that foreign aid to Central and Eastern Europe and Russia has been ineffective. ...
GlobalIssues.org - The US and Foreign Aid Assistance GlobalIssues.org - The US and Foreign Aid Assistance
GlobalIssues.org - The US and Foreign Aid Assistance- A look at how U.S aid, and aid from other rich countries is below their agreed targets, and how in some cases aid is used as a foreign policy tool to aid the donor, n ...
United Nations Children's Fund United Nations Children's Fund
United Nations Children's Fund- UNICEF works for the survival, development and protection of children, guided in its programmes by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A very comprehensive website. ...
Bretton Woods Project Bretton Woods Project
Bretton Woods Project- Critical news, analysis, and activist alerts concerning the IMF and World Bank, including numerous links. ...
The System of Bretton Woods The System of Bretton Woods
The System of Bretton Woods- A study outlining the history, structure, purpose and future of the Bretton Woods Institutions. ...
BBC News -- The IMF and World Bank BBC News -- The IMF and World Bank
BBC News -- The IMF and World Bank- The BBC's Economics correspondent James Morgan explains what the IMF and World Bank do and their purpose. ...

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