Going By the Numbers
When tackling racial justice, we find statistics the province of policy makers. We realize emotionally grappling with the psychological damage Continue reading
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How Do We Care?
Chemical dependency professionals have long tussled with the conundrum of accurately assessing presenting symptoms. Dual-diagnoses address both substance abuse and Continue reading
UN on US Police Practices
On 28 March the United Nations’ Human Rights Commission (HRC) released concluding observations, regarding the United States’ compliance with a major Continue reading
Cops Taking Names & Delivering Health Care
In order to avoid trial for civil rights violations in use-of-force by Portland Police (PPB), the City of Portland and Continue reading
Hear from our Peers
UPDATE: Judge Simon extends deadline. Written testimony will be received through 26 February. On 18 February, a Federal Judge will Continue reading
Testify!
For the first time, The People will be able to weigh in on a proposed Settlement Agreement between the U.S. Continue reading
Happy in Our Work
Twice in the past week Jo Ann Hardesty has been acknowledged for her role in seeking police accountability … as Continue reading
Signed, proposed Agree- ment now in hand
On 12 Sep 2012, Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division investigators released Findings of patterns and practices of constitutional violations by Portland, Continue reading
Not All Feel Safer when Police are Present
Consult Hardesty inviteds the public - on 12 December 2013 - to meet Portland Human Rights Commissioners for discussion following a Continue reading
City Club Prodded
The Partners at Consult Hardesty joined the City Club of Portland with the specific intent of helping promote their participation in Continue reading
Walk Two Blocks in These Shoes
Consult Hardesty was an active participant at the ACLU NW Civil Liberties Conference panel on ‘Can We Have Police Accountability?’ a week or Continue reading
To Keep in Mind
Jo Ann Hardesty, having helped the AMA organize a Portland march to commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1963 ‘I Continue reading
Detention Without Trial
Society has yet to fully anticipate the massive transfer of power that will accompany mandatory insurance provisions in the Patient Continue reading
Hunt Lessons Learned
In September 2012, Consult Hardesty took up demands by the Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and Police Reform, regarding Continue reading
Feeling the Feelings About Police Homicide
As the 10th anniversary of the Kendra James homicide approaches, the community plans to gather in a memorial vigil. I Continue reading
Senate Bills to Die in Judiciary
You should be concerned by lobbyists’ chilling effect on open debate, on powerbrokers’ ability to kill legislation when not even Continue reading
Hardesty Bills Get Hearing
On 27 March, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on three bills introduced by Sen. Jackie Dingfelder, on behalf Continue reading
Just Policing
Consult Hardesty observed a considerable police presence rush to the scene as a dozen white officers converged on a pair Continue reading
Consult Hardesty photo-stream
See Consult Hardesty imagery on Flickr. A photo archive informs us that we’ve indeed been on the move. It’s rewarding Continue reading
Features that will Increase the Success of a Public Hearing
US District Judge Michael Simon asked Portlanders what features would make for a most successful Fairness Hearing, as he decides whether to Continue reading
Judge Simon to Determine Fairness Hearing
Click below to be prompted to weigh in on the need for a Fairness Hearing prior to Judge Simon approving Continue reading
Response to DoJ Findings
On 12 September 2012, US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Thomas Perez, released Findings that the City of Portland has Continue reading