Registration is now open for Shattering the Shackles of Collateral Consequences: Exploring Moral Principles and Economic Innovations to Restore Rights and Opportunity. The Presidential Summit/ 17th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference will take place Thursday, August 23 – Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

In addition, the State Legislative Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for the Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award. The NACDL® Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award recognizes an individual or group whose exceptional efforts have led to positive changes to reform a state criminal justice system. See criteria below.

• Preliminary Agenda
• Registration Flier
• Hotel Information
• Scholarship Information
• 2018 Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Criteria 

What is Shattering the Shackles? 

Shattering the Shackles of Collateral Consequences: Exploring Moral Principles and Economic Innovations to Restore Rights and Opportunity will examine the destructive effect that a vast network of penalties, debarments, and disabilities that arise from a criminal conviction has on the millions who have contact with the criminal justice system. It will also explore the disparate impact that these consequences have on communities of color. At the same time, the Summit will highlight the ground-breaking work that is helping people break free from these shackles, and provide a roadmap for national reform.

Watch the video below to see NACDL President-Elect Drew Findling and Honorary Chair Mike Epps discussing Shattering the Shackles of Collateral Consequences.u