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Aug

17

NAWJ ANNOUNCES HONOREES FOR 2013 JUSTICE VAINO SPENCER LEADERSHIP AWARD, MATTIE BELLE DAVIS AWARD, NORMA WICKLER EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD

The National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) is proud to announce recipients of this year's Justice Vaino Spencer Leadership Award, Mattie Belle Davis Award, and Norma Wickler Excellence in Service Award. Continue Reading

Mar

04

NAWJ CONTINUES SUPPORT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT AS LEGISLATION HEADS TO THE WHITE HOUSE

On February 28, 2013 the House passed legislation reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. According to the New York Times "the measure passed the Senate last month with 78 votes - including those of every woman." Read the rest of the New York Times account of legislative activities here. Continue Reading

Feb

22

NAWJ WOMEN IN PRISON COMMITTEE CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST SHACKLING PREGNANT INMATES

NAWJ's Women in Prison Committee joins the Maryland Chapter of NAWJ in support of proposed legislation, Maryland House Bill 829 Correctional Services – Pregnant Detainees and Inmates – Restraint Restrictions and Reporting, which, among other things, would prohibit shackling incarcerated pregnant females. Continue Reading

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