Kim Kardashian Advocates for Criminal Justice Reform
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Kim Kardashian is reportedly taking a break from her legal studies, but she hasn’t given up on her advocacy efforts for criminal justice reform.
Last week, the reality TV star turned serial entrepreneur joined Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House for a roundtable discussion highlighting President Joe Biden’s clemency efforts for those convicted of non-violent drug offenses. The Associated Press has additional details:
Roundtable Discussion on Clemency Efforts
Those who sat down alongside Harris, Kardashian and Steve Benjamin, the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, included Jason Hernandez, Bobby Lowery, Jesse Mosley and Beverly Robinson, who all received presidential pardons [last] week. They spoke of successful careers — such as running nonprofits and practicing real estate — and how they were overcome with emotion when finding out about their pardons….
Harris, who formerly served as California’s attorney general, spoke of her belief in the “power of redemption,” saying, “[I]s it not the sign of a civil society that we allow people a way to earn their way back, and give them the support and resources they need to do that?”
Kardashian, who successfully lobbied for the clemency of women offenders during the Trump administration, told the group she was, “super honored” to hear their stories, and that she thought it was “so important to amplify them.”
Kardashian memorialized the day in a post on Instagram, saying that while there was “[m]uch more to do,” she’s “grateful for progress”:
Continued Advocacy for Criminal Justice Reform
- We have a feeling that if Kardashian is taking time out of her busy schedule for opportunities like this, that she may be back on track with her legal studies (in fact, she even took a photo of herself with Jessica Jackson and Erin Haney, the lawyers she’s been working with for her apprenticeship).
- Best of luck to her as she advocates for criminal justice reform, and in her quest to take the bar exam and become a lawyer.
First with Trump, now with Kamala Harris: Kim Kardashian is advocating for criminal justice reform [Associated Press]
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
- Indicator: Number of people who have received presidential pardons for non-violent drug offenses.
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SDG 5: Gender Equality
- Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.
- Indicator: Kim Kardashian’s advocacy for the clemency of women offenders during the Trump administration.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all. | Number of people who have received presidential pardons for non-violent drug offenses. |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life. | Kim Kardashian’s advocacy for the clemency of women offenders during the Trump administration. |
Analysis
The article highlights Kim Kardashian’s advocacy efforts for criminal justice reform, specifically focusing on President Joe Biden’s clemency efforts for those convicted of non-violent drug offenses. Based on the content of the article, the following SDGs, targets, and indicators can be identified:
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
This SDG is addressed as the article discusses criminal justice reform and the promotion of the rule of law. The target identified is:
- Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
The indicator mentioned in the article is the number of people who have received presidential pardons for non-violent drug offenses. This indicator reflects progress towards ensuring equal access to justice for all.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
This SDG is connected to the article through Kim Kardashian’s advocacy for the clemency of women offenders during the Trump administration. The target identified is:
- Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.
The indicator implied in the article is Kim Kardashian’s advocacy for women offenders. Her efforts contribute to promoting women’s participation and equal opportunities in decision-making processes related to criminal justice reform.
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