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Signal’s coverage of criminal justice reforms includes bail reform, court practices and efficiency, plans for a new court, sentencing statistics and judges’ actions.

A slide from a presentation about 'Residents First' housing legislation that would create more accountability for property owners.
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New ‘Residents First’ rules for Cleveland landlords

Avatar photoCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters 1 day agoSeptember 25, 2023

Cleveland City Council will consider ‘Residents First’ legislation aimed at creating more accountability for property owners.

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More Cleveland police receive crisis intervention training

Avatar photoCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters 5 days agoSeptember 21, 2023
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A new approach to zoning in Cleveland: Form-Based Code (Podcast)

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Posted inSafety & Resilience

Specially trained police officers responding to more crisis calls

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova September 12, 2023September 12, 2023
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The basics of how bail and bonds work (Explainer)

Rachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editorillustration of journalist Ilica MahajanAvatar photo by Rachel Dissell, Ilica Mahajan and The Marshall Project September 11, 2023September 11, 2023
A group of more than 30 protestors walk through Cleveland’s downtown, holding posters advocating for bail reform and better conditions at the county jail
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Bail reform in Cuyahoga County (Timeline)

Rachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editorillustration of journalist Ilica MahajanAvatar photo by Rachel Dissell, Ilica Mahajan and The Marshall Project September 11, 2023September 12, 2023
An illustration shows the back of a Black man looking up at a tall building, the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. In front of the building is a panel of three portraits, representing a roulette of judges.
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Cuyahoga County judges vowed to reform the bail system. Here’s what happened

illustration of journalist Ilica MahajanRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorAvatar photo by Ilica Mahajan, Rachel Dissell and The Marshall Project September 11, 2023September 11, 2023
A black and white image of two adults in an ambulance. One yellow banner reads "Care response. For Cleveland." The second yellow banner reads "Why us? Why now?"
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Advocacy groups call for mental health workers to respond to some calls instead of police

Avatar photoCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters September 8, 2023September 8, 2023
The Community Police Commission voted to approve its budget at its community meeting at the Frederick Douglass Recreation Center on Feb. 8, 2022.
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Community Police Commission asks residents for input on 18-month plan

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova September 6, 2023September 7, 2023
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Cleveland police accountability agency heads explain their roles

Avatar photoCleveland Documenters by Anastazia Vanisko and Cleveland Documenters September 2, 2023September 3, 2023

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