Backdraft

Article Abstract:

Issues are discussed regarding the demise of consent decrees beginning in the late 1980s as well as arguments put forth by those for and against this device. Decree proponents recognize instititutional change cannot be mandated, while those who oppose ending the decrees fear public government entities will relax minority hiring efforts in their absence.

Social aspects, Usage, Cases, Affirmative action, Public employees, Government employees, Consent decrees

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Too good to last? Budget cuts force the EEOC to terminate contract mediators from its new, highly touted program

Article Abstract:

Issues regarding the massive funding shortfall experienced by the EEOC during FY 1999 are discussed. A large number of contract mediators were laid off and those remaining are being encouraged to work pro bono. The layoffs will also cause the agency to regress in terms of defendants' willingness to participate in mediation.

Finance, Labor arbitration, United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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DAs still getting out on street

Article Abstract:

The 10-year history of community-based prosecution, a law enforcement innovation hoping for a changed relationship between prosecutors and the public by getting them into the streets. Statistics on whether the programs prevent crime are yet to come.

Management, Innovations, Law enforcement, Public prosecutors, Crime prevention

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