FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2021 Contact: Julien Martinez, 347.229.2517, [email protected] Illinois Legislature Passes Major Public Safety Reforms, Spearheaded by Black Caucus, to Advance Equity & Make Communities Safer HB 3653 Prioritizes Rehabilitation to Reduce Recidivism, Improves Access to Recovery Services for Crime Victims, and Addresses Racial Disparities in Criminal Justice System  SPRINGFIELD – The […]

Newtown Police Chief Tom Synan and Miamisburg Ret. Asst. Police Chief Thomas N. Thompson expressed their support for Senate Bill 3, submitting testimony to the Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee that is considering the bill. Senate Bill 3 would make low-level drug possession a misdemeanor instead of a felony.

The Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ) applauds the Ohio Senate for passing Senate Bill 369, removing barriers to victims compensation and recovery support faced by crime victims. The legislation, which ASJ has advocated for over the past two years, is a landmark win for crime survivors and public safety across the state. Senate Bill 369 amends eligibility requirements for crime victims to better access support from the state’s victim compensation program.