Eugene M Hyman

February 25, 2022 | The Recorder

"These legislators want a dumbing-down with respect to prosecution because minorities are disproportionately prosecuted. That's certainly a concern—one that needs addressing—but we should aim to accomplish that by addressing the problem head-on, eliminating implicit bias and bolstering social support programs. We shouldn't try to achieve it by eliminating protections for victims," writes retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Eugene M. Hyman, of the inclusion of community-based restorative practice services in the Violence Against Women Act.

By Eugene M. Hyman

6 minute read

May 07, 2021 | The Recorder

Action is long overdue, and there are things that we can do—now—to fix the problem, says Retired Judge Eugene Hyman of Santa Clara County Superior Court.

By Eugene M. Hyman

5 minute read

August 07, 2020 | The Recorder

"The recent California legislation seems to me like small steps when what is needed are great leaps," says Retired Judge Eugene Hyman of Santa Clara County Superior Court, of legislative efforts to address systemic racism in the criminal justice system.

By Eugene M. Hyman

4 minute read

September 15, 2006 | The Recorder

Building a diverse judiciary shouldn't just be the responsibility of elected officials in Sacramento. Sitting judges and senior partners of successful, socially responsible law firms can and should become much more involved

By Eugene M. Hyman

4 minute read

December 04, 2009 | The Recorder

Judge Eugene M. Hyman says a model similar to drug court can work for juvenile domestic violence offenders and their victims, like it has been in Santa Clara County for the last 10 years.

By Eugene M. Hyman

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