The Information Technology Advisory Committee of the Town of Belmont invites you to a “fireside chat” about cyber security with security expert Scott Donnelly on Monday, October 30th, at 7pm in the Belmont Public Library on Concord Avenue. The event is free and open to the public.
Survey of states regarding statutory rape
An intern in my office, Aja Watkins has completed a survey of age exemptions in other states.
Inventory of Senate Ways and Means Changes to Criminal Justice Reform Bill
The Senate Ways and Means version of the criminal justice reform bill includes a number of improvements, both technical and substantive. Here are the most important substantive changes.
Rep. tells senators he likes their bump stock plan
Coverage of the Joint Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee hearing on bump stock devices via the State House News Service
Watch Sen. Brownsberger Talk Criminal Justice Reform on NECN’s The Take w/ Sue O’Connell
The interview touched on several aspects of the Senate’s proposed reform package, including provisions related to restrictive housing, primary caretakers, criminal records, and collateral consequences.
Is 10 years in Massachusetts solitary confinement torture?
The Boston Globe dives into the proposed changes to solitary confinement included in the Senate’s criminal justice reform package.