Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and justice is launching in 2022!
Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and justice is launching in 2022!
A recent study found that non-prosectuion of a misdemeanor significantly reduces the risk of a felony conviction later in life. Misdemeanors disrupt the lives of many people attempting to get back on their feet and can be almost as damaging financially as a felony conviction. Read more...
Oklahoma's sentencing code is outdated and scattered. The indeterminate sentences for people with prior convictions has led Oklahoma to be a top incarcerator in the world for decades. We have 70% longer sentences for property crimes, and 79% longer sentences for drug crimes. Sentencing reform can bring consistency and fairness back into our system. Read more...
Faith communities have been looking for a way to get involved in the Tulsa County area to help kids improve reading scores, avoid disciplinary issues that can lead to justice involvement, and increase graduation rates. Oklahoma Appleseed is matching congregations with schools to create huge impact for kids across the county. Read more...
Having clients with mental health issues in criminal court presents unique challenges. Oklahoma Appleseed's practical guide will help answer common practice questions and present useful statutory references so you can give your client the best defense possible.
RSVP to our Launch Event on July 15th, 2022 in Downtown Tulsa by clicking here! Also follow us on social media for updates!
Which policy issues do you think we should start to dig into as we begin Oklahoma Appleseed? Drop us a line at info@okappleseed.org to let us know.
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