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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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Commissioner Teri Wang sits between two other Community Police commissioners and talks to community members, addressing accusations made against her.
Posted inPublic Safety

What’s next? Community Police Commission debates removing member over allegations of verbal attacks and causing delays

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova January 26, 2024October 18, 2024
Crisis & Recovery Services helps connect people with appropriate behavioral health services.
Posted inExplainers, Health, Public Safety

What are the options for mental health and substance abuse care in Cleveland?

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice ReporterCandice Wilder, Health Reporter by Stephanie Casanova and Candice Wilder January 25, 2024January 22, 2025
Posted inHealth

Expanded mental health crisis services could open in Old Brooklyn in 2025

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice ReporterCandice Wilder, Health Reporter by Stephanie Casanova and Candice Wilder January 19, 2024January 22, 2025
A person's hand is shown holding a phone with a series of text messages. The messages provide information about a person's upcoming court date and define what a motion is.
Posted inPublic Safety

New chat service guides people facing felony charges through the legal process

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova January 18, 2024October 18, 2024
The Cleveland Public Library downtown location is shown with an American flag waving above the building.
Posted inPublic Safety

Cleveland Public Library to host talk with prison literacy activist, author

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova January 18, 2024June 26, 2024
Mambers of Greater Cleveland Congregations hold signs and stand in several rows, asking for support and justice for children facing bindovers in Cuyahoga County.
Posted inPublic Safety

The Wrap Up: Greater Cleveland Congregations advocating for children facing bindovers say they’re working for ‘the long term’

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova December 27, 2023October 18, 2024
A group of ADAMHS Board members and staff sit behind a table during a meeting.
Posted inPublic Safety

The Wrap Up: After push from mental health advocates, ADAMHS Board hires firm to gather community input for care response program

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova December 22, 2023January 22, 2025
A white woman stands at a podium talking to people on a meetong
Posted inPublic Safety

New Cuyahoga County Council committee to address juvenile justice system issues

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova December 13, 2023October 18, 2024
The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center is seen on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Posted inWhy I wrote this

Reporting on the Cuyahoga County juvenile justice system

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Stephanie Casanova December 10, 2023December 10, 2023
Image of child standing next to a man who is an attorney in front of a judge.
Posted inExplainers

How Cuyahoga County picks attorneys to represent children accused of crimes

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice ReporterRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editor by Stephanie Casanova and Rachel Dissell December 8, 2023October 19, 2024

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