Global Justice

Understanding Global Justice: Key Principles and Measurements

In this episode, Justice Speakers Institute founders discuss global justice principles, focusing on the World Justice Project’s rule of law framework. They explore its universal principles, nine key factors for measurement, and the critical roles of Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Procedural Fairness in ensuring justice has citizen understanding and support.
Global Justice Solutions

Justice Speakers International: Bringing Global Justice Solutions

This episode introduces Justice Speakers International, a global platform connecting and supporting justice systems worldwide. From drug treatment courts to restorative justice and elder abuse, learn how JSI bridges gaps in global justice with expertise, resources, and innovative solutions to enhance programs and share ideas across continents.
Romer v. Evans

Romer v. Evans: A Landmark in LGBT Rights History

May 20, 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Romer v. Evans. This was the first positive decision by that Court on the issues of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights. It overturned a discriminatory Colorado initiative (Amendment 2) that sought to amend the state constitution to prohibit protections for
  • Published in Law
Tagged under:
Drugged Driving

Marijuana in the Workplace

Along with alcohol and other drugs in the workplace, the advent of the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in many states requires employers to face a variety of issues related to the use of marijuana by employees. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated in 2013 that 9.1% of full-time
DEA Reclassifies Marijuana

DEA Reclassifies Marijuana: What It Could Mean

This week the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said that it will make a decision in the coming months on whether to remove marijuana (cannabis) as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Marijuana has been in that classification since the promulgation of the Act in 1970. The Act classifies drugs into five categories.
Tagged under:
DUI test refusal

DUI Test Refusal and Criminal Charges – What’s Next?

There is much speculation regarding the impact, if any, of the McNeely [1] decision on warrantless blood draws in DUI/DUID traffic investigations, stops, DUI test refusals, and arrests. The analysis is varied with some claiming that the holding mandates that law enforcement secure a warrant prior to any blood draws while others suggest that whether a
Tagged under:
Colorado recreational marijuana law

Is Colorado Recreational Marijuana Law at Risk?

Colorado’s Amendment 64 was passed as a ballot initiative in Colorado in 2012. The voters in Colorado approved the Amendment, which amended Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution. This constitutional amendment allowed for the legalization of recreational marijuana.  Colorado is one of four states and the District of Columbia that allow for legal, recreational use. 
Tagged under:
Polydrug Abuse and Impaired Driving

The Impact of Polydrug Abuse on Impaired Driving

Ed Wood of DUID Victim Voices examines DUI cases in Colorado, revealing that polydrug abuse, not just marijuana, is the leading factor in impaired driving fatalities. Delays in blood sampling further complicate impairment detection, raising concerns about current testing methods and policies.
Tagged under: , ,
cannabis harm reduction

Cannabis Harm Reduction: A New Path in Addiction Treatment?

The topic of marijuana is of growing interest across the world.  At least 10 countries have seen or will see marijuana legalization either recreational or medical use: Spain, Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Ecuador, Israel[1] and Australia.[2] As of 2015, Bangladesh, North Korea, Czech Republic, Portugal, Uruguay, the Netherlands, and the United States (Recreational-Washington, Colorado, Oregon, Alaska,
Tagged under: