Restorative Justice Programs for Young Offenders Begin in Maryland

Restorative Justice Programs for Young Offenders Begin in Maryland
More Than $800,000 in Funding Awarded to Diversion Programs for Low-Level Juvenile Offenders

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced programs that provide individualized treatment for juvenile offenders and their families will now be available in 11 jurisdictions across the state. Some of these will be restorative justice programs, which are based on the premise that the offender harmed not only the victim, but the community as a whole, and that justice involves not only accountability on the offender’s part, but an effort to make amends and to earn the community’s trust.

“Crime has a significant impact on our communities as a whole,” said Governor Hogan. “By providing these type of restorative programs, it not only holds young people accountable for their actions, it gives them access to resources that provide the treatment and services they need to become stable, productive members of our communities.”

“Diverting low-level juvenile offenders to supervision programs in their communities helps them avoid deeper involvement in the juvenile justice system, and increases their opportunities for success by providing access to support from their schools, families, and community resources,” said Glenn Fueston, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention. “At the same time, we reserve expensive detention resources for juvenile offenders who must be held in order to protect the community.”

The federal funding for these programs is from the Title II Formula Grant, a grant program administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, part of the U.S. Department of Justice. In addition, Crime Control & Prevention awarded more than $300,000 in state funding to implement similar juvenile justice programs and initiatives. These programs are listed below.

André has reached the first Energy Neutral Morning

André has reached the first Energy Neutral Morning

The sun has just finished rising over the Mediterranean horizon and soon there will be enough energy absorbed from the solar cells to power the airplane without further discharging the batteries. This is always an intense moment for the Solar Impulse engineers at the Mission Control Center and the pilot, André Borschberg, who await the moment of truth: to see whether the plane can be powered by the sun once again.

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Q: WHEN IS COW APPRECIATION DAY AND WHAT ARE
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• A: Cow Appreciation Day is Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from opening until 7:00 PM.

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INSTEAD OF FRIDAY?

• A: We moved the event to a Tuesday in 2015 in an effort to provide a better dining experience for those participating in our Cow Appreciation Day event as well as those who are simply dining with Chick-fil-A. Tuesdays are typically slower business days than Fridays, one of the busiest days within the fast food industry.

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• A: Guests in cow attire may select any breakfast, lunch or dinner entrée. Kids dressed like a cow may select a Kid's Meal.

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RNC Security in Cleveland is Finally Taken Seriously after Dallas Massacre

The police massacre in Dallas has forced the Cleveland Police Department to finally respond to the threat posed by increasingly violent left wing protests around the country ahead of the Republican National Convention.

Cleveland Police Chief Ed Tomba reportedly told Reuters that law enforcement would make changes to the security plan for the RNC . Tomba also emailed other law enforcement agencies to “reassure” them that officers would be safe.

“We have got to make some changes without a doubt,” Chief Tomba reportedly told Reuters over the phone. “I wrote an email reassuring them [other agencies providing officers for the convention] we are prepared and let them know we cannot pull the plan off without them.”

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SMOKING GUN: JAMES COMEY - LYNCH TO BLAME FOR CLINTON GOING FREE: WATCH THIS VIDEO BELOW!

Shortly after, Lynch gave a statement claiming that she would listen to whatever the FBI told her to.

However, Comey has just slipped up and gave away the fact that Lynch & the Department of Justice would never “bring the case” against Hillary.

Watch the video below and decide for yourself. @4:55

Ken Buck establishes that Hillary did, in fact, know that as Secretary of State she would be receiving classified information in her emails. Comey agrees.

Then Buck establishes that Clinton did intend to use her email server in an illegal capacity to handle her official emails. Then when asked the direct question about Mrs. Clinton’s intent Comey had this to say (@4:55):

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German Intel Says Iran Attempting to Obtain Illegal Nuclear Material

German intelligence officials declared in a new document that Iran has deployed a “clandestine” effort to obtain illegal nuclear technology and equipment from German companies after signing the Iran nuclear deal.

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, charged in its annual report released last week that Iran defied the nuclear pact it struck with the United States and five other world powers last summer by continuing to build up its missile stockpile and acquire nuclear-related material.

The 317-page report said Iran in 2015 was attempting to acquire the illicit weapons technology at “a quantitatively high level,” even by international standards.

“It is safe to expect that Iran will continue its intensive procurement activities in Germany using clandestine methods to achieve its objectives,” the document said.

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DSP State Police Investigates Fatal Fall From Helicopter

Georgetown- The preliminary investigation has determined at approximately 6:45 p.m. this evening, Monday July 11, 2016, the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit was conducting a routine training exercise with the Delaware Air Rescue Team (DART) which is comprised of volunteer firefighters throughout the state and troopers assigned to the Aviation Unit. This incident occurred at the Delaware Coastal Airport located at 21553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown.

During the training exercise a pilot and trooper medic were on board along with the two volunteer fire fighters. As one of the fire fighters stepped out onto the skid of the helicopter he fell from an undetermined height onto a grassy area below the aircraft. At that point the helicopter landed and the trooper medic and volunteer fire fighter on board as well as nearby volunteer fire fighters rushed over to the fallen victim and immediately rendered medical assistance.

Sussex County Paramedics and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the 46 year old male from Lewes to Beebe Healthcare where he was pronounced deceased.

The investigation is in the early stages and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be the lead investigative agency with the assistance of the Delaware State Police. At this point the name of the fire fighter will be withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Paramedic Makes Gut Wrenching Post in Wake of Dallas Attack

In the wake of the ambush attack that left five Dallas police officers dead and seven more wounded, an anonymous paramedic posted a picture of a bloody ambulance along with a message about his job and the state of our country that has gone viral.

Showing the floor of an ambulance, Lost Scotsman, an EMT, posted this to Imgur under the title “This is hard”:

I’ve been contemplating for a couple of days about making a post to inform people of EMS and what we really do. But I cant. After these events the passed few days I’ve been unable to bring myself to make it. The reason is, I’ve seen people so up in arms about the very unfortunate deaths that have happened here over the last 3 or 4 days. And I get it, more than you could possibly know. And it hurts so much to see people willing to divide themselves over what has been going on. It makes my heart heavy. It stuns me that its so easy for humans to be so willing to say someone deserves death.

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Firefighter Dies After Falling Out of Helicopter During Training Exercise in Delaware

A firefighter died from his injuries after he fell during a training exercise in Delaware.

The unidentified member of the Lewes Fire Department was inside a helicopter during a training drill with Delaware State Police above Nanticoke Avenue in Millsboro, Delaware Monday when he somehow fell out of the helicopter. The firefighter was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

Officials continue to investigate the incident. The Lewes Fire Department also released a statement on the firefighter's death on Facebook.

"It is with deep, deep regret that the Officers and Members of the Lewes Fire Department announce the passing of one of our own earlier today," a spokesperson wrote. "Further details on remembrance services are to follow."

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Churches Fight Back Against Iowa Bid to Silence Biblical Views

Two churches are fighting back against the Iowa Civil Rights Commission after the agency issued an interpretation of state law that could bar churches from expressing biblical views on sexuality and gender identity — even from the Sunday pulpit.

Fort Des Moines Church of Christ filed a federal lawsuit against the commission on Monday, arguing that the agency’s interpretation of the Iowa Civil Rights Act violates the First Amendment.

Christiana Holcomb, legal counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which represents the church, said it is difficult to “imagine a more obvious unconstitutional invasion of the state into the internal affairs of the church” than what the Civil Rights Commission is proposing.

“Churches should be free to teach their religious beliefs and operate their houses of worship according to their faith without being threatened by the government,” Ms. Holcomb said in a statement. “That is a foundational First Amendment principle.”

The lawsuit came in response to an explanatory brochure titled “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity — A Public Accommodations Provider’s Guide to Iowa Law,” released by the Civil Rights Commission. It says churches are public accommodations and therefore generally subject to the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

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Led Zeppelin’s Publisher Seeks $613k in Legal Fees

Led Zeppelin’s lawyer on Thursday said the British rock band’s publisher should be awarded more than a half-million dollars in attorneys’ fees after its legal counsel successfully fended off copyright infringement claims last month in Los Angeles federal court.

Two weeks after prevailing over plagiarism charges concerning Led Zeppelin’s 1971 classic rock anthem “Stairway to Heaven,” attorney Peter Anderson asked for $613,471 in his latest court filing from the legal team that failed to convince a jury that the tune’s iconic acoustic guitar introduction was stolen from another band.

Combined with other compensation sought for items including witness fees and trial transcripts, Led Zeppelin’s publisher, Warner/Chappell stands to receive as much at $800,000 if their request is approved, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

A six-day trial in U.S. District Court concluded June 24 with a federal jury ruling in favor of Led Zeppelin in the face of decades-old accusations surrounding the tune’s origin.

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