Comstock, which upheld Congress' authority to place "sexually dangerous" prisoners in civil commitment when their prison terms end.
During the past fifteen years, the American Psychiatric Association has repeatedly objected to the civil commitment of sex offenders.
Opponents of an assault weapons ban also call for strengthening of voluntary civil commitment laws and more robust treatment and therapies for the mentally ill.
He announced in an October 2005 press release that every sexually violent predator in state custody would be evaluated for involuntary civil commitment once that person was released from prison.
He has since been returned to civil commitment.
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People who are serious about preventing the next Newtown should embrace much greater funding for mental health, strong laws for civil commitment of the violently mentally ill and stop kidding themselves that pretend gun-free zones will stop killers.
Segal at the University of California, Berkeley, "Civil Commitment Law, Mental Health Services, and U.S. Homicide Rates, " found that a third of the state-to-state variation in homicide rates was attributable to the strength or weakness of involuntary civil-commitment laws.
"We need to look at the full range of mental health issues, from early detection and treatment, to civil commitment laws, to privacy laws that needlessly prevent mental health records from being included in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, " LaPierre said in the statement.
John waited for his civil-commitment hearings at the Devens prison, and although he had completed his prison term, his daily routine was largely unchanged.
Since the advent of civil-commitment laws, forensic psychology involving sex offenders has become insular and lucrative the busiest expert witnesses make half a million dollars a year by testifying at hearings and new research has focussed largely on methods of predicting risk.
No, in protecting these groups they are not demonstrating their commitment to civil rights.
He was also chosen for what the council called his unwavering commitment to civil liberties and human rights.
Happily the lack of political leadership was countered by the incredible vitality, determination and commitment of civil society -- from young people, women, trade unions, grassroots communities, faith-based organizations and the private sector.
This new policy deeply undermines the Obama administration's stated commitment to civil rights, equality before the law, and a much-needed effort to rebuild U.S.-Muslim world relations since the disastrous presidency of George W. Bush.
In addition to commitment to civil liberties, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and of the press, it suggested that Bahrain would soon move towards a constitutional monarchy in which the upper (appointed) chamber, stacked with regime cronies, would play only a consultative role.
Over the past 20 years, that list has expanded to include a significant commitment to support civil authorities and to develop the capabilities of partner countries.
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Once again the government has shied away from sacking civil servants, despite a commitment to cut the bloated public-sector payroll by 150, 000 over the next three years.
"His fearlessness, the clarity of his writing and his commitment to human rights and civil liberties are legendary, " Collins said.
" Honda is quoted saying "CAIR's commitment to social justice and civil rights for all Americans will help our country to ensure that respect and tolerance exists for people of all religions and ethnicities.
The new Greek government is vowing not to lay off a single civil servant, despite the previous government's commitment to cut 150, 000 jobs by 2015.
And so separate from the discussion about -- separate from the discussion about civil nuclear, the President did express his continued commitment to helping Pakistan as it addresses a very significant energy challenge.
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From its inception, Palantir Technologies has supported these ideals and demonstrated a commitment to building software that protects privacy and civil liberties.
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But two months previously, a senior civil servant told education experts "the scale of the commitment does not allow it to be delivered in the lifetime of a parliament", the Labour leader went on.
More than half a century since Kemal Ataturk gave his country a Swiss-style civil code and its women the vote, Turkey's commitment to equality of the sexes remains half-hearted.
It requires commitment from partner countries, coupled with support from donors, civil society, people living with HIV, faith-based organizations, the private sector, foundations, and multilateral institutions.
Among other assets, he cites Britain's armed forces, its counter-terrorism know-how, universities, legal and financial firms, civil service and in a rebuke to nativists in his own party its commitment to overseas aid and fighting climate change.
So, the idea of growing up to be president some day was implanted in my head, and it became the source of great consternation for me when, in grad school in the late '60s as civil rights, feminist and anti-Vietnam War ferment was swelling, I ratified my own commitment to social justice by openly claiming my gay identity.
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Civil society like political leaders need to stop thinking in terms of immediate economic reward or welfare and show commitment to a world of freedom.
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"The event will mobilize Heads of State and government, leaders of UN agencies, international and bilateral organizations, foundations, donors, the private sector, civil society, academics, religious leaders, eminent personalities, the media and other stakeholders in an effort to reinforce commitment in favour of programs for girls' education, " said the Federal Minister for Education and Training.
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