Publication
May 4, 2017
Accountability in Virginia Policing (1160 x 775)

Accountability in Virginia Policing: An Agenda for Reform

Trust is dependent on the culture within both the community and the law enforcement agency. The primary focus of police reform must be on policies and practices that enhance professionalism, transparency and accountability.
Publication
Jun 16, 2016
Getting to WinWin (1160 x 775)
  • Criminal Legal Reform

Unparalleled Power: Commonwealth’s Attorneys, Voters, and Criminal Justice Reform in Virginia

This report examines how uncontested Commonwealth’s attorney elections reinforce the status quo, bypassing public debate and engagement. This report also makes recommendations and offers concrete action steps to change this broken system.
Publication
Mar 10, 2016
VA Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform (1160 x 775)
  • Criminal Legal Reform

Reform Virginia’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws to Remove the Profit Incentive and Curtail the Abuse of Power

Virginia’s civil asset forfeiture scheme for drug-related crimes is overdue for reform. This law review article explains the history of the practice, examines the current issues, and makes recommendations for reform of Virginia's civil asset forfeiture laws.
Publication
Sep 9, 2015
Getting to WinWin (1160 x 775)

Getting to Win-Win: The Use of Body-Worn Cameras in Virginia Policing

Body worn cameras (BWCs) are cameras worn on police officers’ bodies that record audio and video of officers’ interactions with the public from the officers’ perspective. In this report, the ACLU shares what it found on the use of BWCs by law enforcement agencies in Virginia.
Publication
Sep 15, 2014
Annual Report 2014 (1160x775)

2014 Annual Report

The ACLU of Virginia's Annual Report for 2013-2014.
Publication
Mar 1, 2014
VA Trap Law (1160x775)

Virginia's Targeted Regulations of Abortion Providers: The Attempt to Regulation Abortion out of Existence

TRAP laws are one of the regulatory initiatives the purpose of which is to eliminate all access to legal abortions by making it physically or economically impossible for doctors and clinics to provide these services. Learn more about Virginia's use of TRAP to outlaw abortion.
Publication
Sep 15, 2011
Annual Report 2011 (1160x775) (1)

2011 Annual Report

The ACLU of Virginia's Annual Report for 2010-2011.
Publication
May 15, 2011
Fair Redistricting in Va (1160x775)
  • Voting Rights

Fair Redistricting in Virginia (2011)

This report examines local redistricting in Virginia from the viewpoint of racial fairness. You will find inside a brief history of redistricting in Virginia over the last thirty years and tips on how you can have an impact on redistricting today.
Publication
Sep 15, 2010
Annual Report 2010 (1160x775)

2010 Annual Report

The ACLU of Virginia's Annual Report for 2009-2010.