Research & Publications

Publication
Mar 25, 2022
Logos of organizations that have endorsed SB 182 and HB 315 (bail reform)

Endorsements for SB 182 and HB 315 - Bail Reform

A coalition of non-profit organizations, faith groups, legal/ attorney associations, law enforcement groups, professors and academics, and other advocates support SB 182 and HB 315 as introduced.
Publication
Mar 14, 2022
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  • Open Government

Keep an Eye on Your Government: The Activist's How-to-Guide

Keep an Eye on Your Government: The Activist's How-to-Guide on Ohio Public Records and Open Meetings Laws is an informative and digestible guide for individuals who want to ensure government transparency.
Publication
Oct 25, 2021
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The Push for Bail Reform in Ohio

A bipartisan team of lawmakers have introduced two bills — Senate Bill 182 and House Bill 315 — that would even the playing field and end wealth based detention — drastically improving Ohio’s pretrial justice system.
Publication
Sep 20, 2021
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A Toolkit For Reproductive Freedom

The ACLU of Ohio, Naral Pro-Choice Ohio, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (Ohio RCRC),Ohio Women’s Alliance, Planned Parenthood Advocates of OH, Preterm, URGE, and Women have options have developed Fighting Local Anti-Abortion Laws in Ohio: A Toolkit for Reproductive Freedom.
Publication
Aug 5, 2021
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Strategic Plan (2021-2024)

The ACLU of Ohio Strategic Plan (2021-2024)
Publication
Aug 3, 2021
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  • Open Government|
  • +1 Issue

FAQ: Power of Mayors - Cleveland

Learn more about the power of the Mayor in the city of Cleveland.
Publication
Aug 3, 2021
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  • Open Government|
  • +1 Issue

FAQ: Power of Mayors - Cincinnati

Learn more about the power of the Mayor in the city of Cincinnati.
Publication
Jun 24, 2021
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  • Juvenile Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Ending the School-To-Prison Pipeline: A Case Study of Cincinnati Public Schools

A successful plan to address racially disparate discipline in CPS must be multifaceted. CPS must (1) implement restorative justice practices for all staff, (2) terminate the Memorandum of Understanding with the CPD and remove SROs, and (3) undergo regular audits of discipline data.
Publication
Jun 2, 2021
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  • Prisoners' Rights

Ohio's Cash Bail System: Current vs. Proposed

A flowchart outlining Ohio's Cash Bail System: Current vs. Proposed.