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Felony murder in Nebraska is where they convict someone with the equal of first degree murder without the element of premeditation or consent. For example, a person could get into a mutually consented fist fight and punch a person who then falls down and hits his head and later dies in the hospital; a simple assault turns into felony murder. Murder while in the commission of another crime. Most States have done away with this.
Nebraskans For Prison Reform has an active following on twitter and facebook. They also host webinars with activists and topical experts.
This website showcases the world’s largest collection of blogs written by inmates. It is a free forum for prison and jail inmates to write about their thoughts, feelings, and prison experiences. Writing has been proven to boost rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates. (From the site)
(Nebraska is represented by contributors like Todd L. Cook and Brett Edward Avila.)
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
A Washington D. C. based organization whose mission is to abolish harsh and unjust mandatory sentencing laws and restore judicial discretion to fit the punishment to the crime.
Prison Legal News is a newsletter and website by inmates and volunteers in Washington state. This is one of the best sources of information about prison conditions and court cases about those conditions.
Nolo Press is the leading publisher of self-help law books and software. Based in California, they have been sued by the Texas Bar Association because the Texas lawyers claim their books and website give out legal advice. Obviously they must be doing something right!
A Beginner's Guide to the Courts and the Law
A Florida based website that gives an excellent explanation of the legal process in general in simple terms that anyone can understand and learn from.
The revised distance learning standard put forward by the American Bar Association (ABA), combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to significant changes in online legal education. OnlineJDDegree.com is designed to be your personal resource, as you learn more about pursuing your legal education online. (From 'About' at the site)
(Belated thanks to Jeremy for finding this resource)
Detailed career guides and resources for people interested in paralegal work.
(Thanks to Sohana for finding this resource)
Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization
I.F.C.O. is an ecumenical agency whose mission is to help forward the struggles of oppressed people for justice and self-determination. This 30-year old organization is committed to community organizing as a way to address various social problems.
The First Amendment Center is a program of the Freedom Forum whose mission is to foster public understanding of and appreciation for First Amendment rights and values. The Center was established at Vanderbilt University on the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights.
A non-profit nationwide organization dedicated to the reduction of crime through the reform of the criminal justice system. A prison and jail reform advocacy group headquartered in Washington, DC with chapters or affiliates in most states of the union. Nebraska's chapter is Nebraska-Cure, P O Box 6624, Lincoln, NE 68506
At Drug Rehab USA the primary objective is to serve as a reliable source of information for those struggling with substance use, providing them with access to a wealth of information on symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources. They believe in presenting this information in an easy-to-understand, user-friendly format to make it more accessible to everyone. (Paraphrased from 'About' at the site.)
(This particular link addresses the fentanyl/opioid crisis, which has hit Nebraska prisons especially hard.)