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Criminal Justice
This journalism has been created by students who are covering issues in criminal justice as part of the Multiplatform Newsroom: Projects capstone courses at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication.
Georgia State Elections Could Impact Foster Care, Mental Health
The American Academy of Pediatrics considers mental health as the “largest unmet health need ...
Shelter-in-Place Due To Coronavirus Causes Decreasing Crime Rates in Oconee County
COVID-19 has caused a lot of problems, but one result that’s not so bad ...
Athens’ Bar Owner Arrested on Sexual Assault Has Been Assigned Superior Court Judge
Grady Newsource learned moments ago that an Athens man charged with rape and other ...
Officer-Involved Shootings Lead to Updated Policy for Athens-Clarke County Police
Athens has seen six officer-involved shootings this year, five of which have been fatal. ...
Former Escaped Oconee County Jail Inmate is Now Parole Eligible
A larger discussion of parole for inmates serving life sentences began recently in response ...
Accountability in ACCPD: Police Complaints Go Through Specific Process
In 2017, two out of 46 total police complaints made against Athens-Clarke County Police ...
Criminal Cases in Athens: An Examination of Public Defenders Versus Hired Attorneys
Defendants, with their friends, family and attorneys, slowly filed into Judge Lawton Stephens’ courtroom ...
The Changing Fight Against Property Crime in Athens
Imagine how weirded out you would feel if you left your home for a ...
Local Organization Aims to Help Those with Substance Abuse Issues
The National Association of Drug Use and Health estimates that more than 19 million ...
Another Reason to Love Parks in Athens: They Help Reduce Crime
With many reasons to love parks and green spaces, reducing criminal activity can be ...
Challenging the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Athens-Clarke Youth
Mokah-Jasmine Johnson wears many hats. She teaches GED courses, hosts a podcast and speaks ...
Georgia Hate Crimes Legislation Stalls in Senate, Proponents Hope for Passage in 2020
The state’s first hate crimes bill, HB 426, passed the Georgia House but stalled ...
