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Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter

Author Archives: Stephanie Casanova

A freelance reporter based in Arizona, Stephanie was the inaugural criminal justice reporter with Signal Cleveland until October 2024. She wrote about the criminal legal system, explaining the complexities and shedding light on injustices/inequities in the system and centering the experiences of justice-involved individuals, both victims and people who go through the criminal legal system and their families.

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Cleveland wants to spend more money to convince youth to become cops

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova February 16, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inNews, Public Safety

Cleveland Police First District commander focused on long-term solutions

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova February 14, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Weekly Chatter: Public officials try public transportation; union drama and new school appointments

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterPaul Rochford, K-12 Education ReporterStephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Paul Rochford and Stephanie Casanova February 13, 2023February 13, 2023
Posted inPublic Safety

Clevelanders question police culture in discussion about Tyre Nichols, police brutality

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova February 9, 2023October 18, 2024
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City architect shares design plans for ArtCraft building

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova February 7, 2023October 18, 2024
Cleveland's Frederick Douglas Recreation Center
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Community Police Commission to meet Wednesday

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova February 6, 2023October 18, 2024
From left, Emma Borrelli, a licensed mental health counselor, and Charles Leonardi, a Cleveland police officer, share their experiences as the Third District's co-response team on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at the Cleveland Division of Police's Public Safety Central building. Co-response teams respond to and follow up on mental health crises calls.
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Cleveland mental health co-response team says new approach is helping people

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova February 3, 2023October 18, 2024
The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center is seen on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
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Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office to represent more children

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova February 1, 2023October 18, 2024
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Past members pass the torch to new Community Police Commission

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova January 27, 2023October 18, 2024
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New Cleveland Police Third District commander wants to address violent crime, improve community relations

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova January 23, 2023October 18, 2024

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