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Banning the Use of Canines in Jail to Control Inmates
During the 2019 state legislative session, we successfully advocated for a statewide ban the use of police canines in jail (SB 495).
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Independence and Well-being of People in Residential Facilities
Every person deserves the opportunity to strive for as much independence and self-determination as possible.
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Improving Conditions for Mentally Ill Jail Inmates in Multnomah County
The Oregonian editorial board spotlights our advocacy and progress made in improving conditions at the Multnomah County Detention Center.
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