The Justice Roundtable calendar features its meetings and events, in addition to relevant Capitol Hill briefings and hearings, and partner and affiliate workshops, trainings, conferences, and other events.
Power of POP: The Case of the Cultural Influencer
Power of POP: The Case of the Cultural Influencer A Webinar on Key Findings from our Latest Research Join us on Monday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. EST, for a discussion on findings from our latest research, "Power of POP: The Case of the Cultural Influencer." In recent years, the power of popular entertainment to inspire large audiences and shift cultural norms has become a topic of growing interest in the social advocacy space. As part of our Power of POP series, this new research examines…
Find out more »Justice Through a New Lens: Reframing Youth Incarceration Through Art
"On any given day, over 45,000 youth are detained in the US juvenile justice system – more than any other nation in the world. Join the Justice Programs Office at American University’s School of Public Affairs along with, The Campaign for Youth Justice and Georgetown Law’s Juvenile Justice Initiative to reflect on the scope and impact of juvenile incarceration." 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. "Review More"
Find out more »The Politics and Policies of Prisoner Reentry HU Walters Center Event – Book Talk by Dr. Middlemass
"The Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center and the Department of Political Science are co-sponsoring a lecture, discussion, and book signing featuring Dr. Keesha Middlemass, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at Howard University. She will discuss her new book Convicted & Condemned: The Politics and Policies of Prisoner Reentry. This is a very important book on a critical topic. Please share the attached flyer with interested networks to help generate a strong turnout. The event will be held on Thursday, February 7th…
Find out more »Day of Empathy to raise awareness about the impact of mass incarceration on DC residents and their families.
Day of Empathy to raise awareness about the impact of mass incarceration on DC residents and their families. Ceremonial 4:00 PM count at DC Department Of Employment Services located at 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE. Stand and Be counted wherever you are . . . Please Join Us! In Solidarity, Lashonia Thompson-El The W.I.R.E., Executive Director lashonia.thewire@gmail.com www.thewiredc.org 202-770-5757 "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." -Frederick Douglass https://www.justleadershipusa.org//#leaders
Find out more »2019 Joint National Conferences
NAAAS & Affiliates 27th Joint National Conference National Association of African American Studies National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies National Association of Native American Studies International Association of Asian Studies Dallas, Texas February 11-16, 2019 For more information
Find out more »Love and Justice: A Conversation with FoxandRob
High School sweethearts, Fox and Rob Rich (Sibil Fox and Robert Richardson), from Louisiana, desired the American Dream. When faced with losing their family's business, they risked it all in a failed bank robbery. That is when they learned that the greatest thing that they could ever possess in life they already had, Love and Family. After 21 years as an incarcerated family with six sons, they are now Reunited.
Find out more »BRIEFING: Second Chance Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students
The briefing is being organized by the Association of Community College Trustees, the American Association of Community Colleges, and the Los Angeles Community College District. Location: 2168 Rayburn House Office Building Lunch will be Provided See the hill briefing flyer for second chance pell
Find out more »U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) Briefing on Women in Prison – February 22, 2019
On Friday, February 22, in Washington, DC, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public briefing to evaluate the civil rights of women in prison, including deprivations of women’s medical needs that may violate the constitutional requirement to provide adequate medical care for all prisoners; implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act; and the sufficiency of programs to meet women’s needs after release. The Commission will also examine consequences of discipline practices in women’s prisons and the impact on…
Find out more »The Roundtable on the Future of Justice Policy: “Examining Criminalization, Punitive Excess, and the Courts: Implications for Justice Policy and Practice.”
The Square One Project of Columbia University Justice Lab, in conjunction with Merritt College, invites you to the second convening of The Roundtable on the Future of Justice Policy: “Examining Criminalization, Punitive Excess, and the Courts: Implications for Justice Policy and Practice.” This Roundtable will take place in Oakland, CA, at Merritt College's Newton-Seale Conference Room on March 28 to 30, 2019. It will be open to the public for in-person attendance, and available via livestream. REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA…
Find out more »And Justice for All: The Impact of Incarceration in America
What is the impact of the criminal justice system on families and communities? Today, more than 6.5 million people are entangled in the criminal justice system: in prison or jail, on probation or parole. That’s a broad net -- one that affects almost every part of life in the United States. RSVP Here
Find out more »Justice Roundtable Quarterly Assembly March 6, 2019
This Quarterly Assembly features two presentations:
** Probation and Parole with guest presenter LaTonya Tate who will highlight supervision sentences that stretch on for years and actually harm public safety by straining probation and parole resources, creating trip wires that land people back in prison.
** Civil Commitment with guest presenter Dr. Bernida Thompson who will share her personal story as the mother of a son who is the victim of indefinite detention - sex offender civil commitment; and guest presenter Garnett Baughman, who will update us on the status of her son, Galen Baughman, after three years of imprisonment on a technical violation.
Find out more »BEYOND THE BARS 2019 – SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars! The 9th annual Beyond the Bars Conference of the Center for Justice at Columbia University will focus on women and girls: the impact of incarceration and criminalization on women and girls, their families and communities. The many struggles for justice, equity and safety led by women directly impacted by the criminal justice system will be at the heart of the conference as we create a space to design change. Beyond the Bars 2019 will continue developing the…
Find out more »‘College Behind Bars’: A conversation with the filmmakers
College Behind Bars is a documentary film series telling the story of a group of incarcerated individuals in New York State who are working to earn degrees through one of the most rigorous college-in-prison programs in America: the Bard Prison Initiative. Register Here
Find out more »Book Talk featuring Rachel Barkow
Book Talk featuring Rachel Barkow, author of Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration, with panelists Dean Roger Fairfax, Jr. and Associate Professor Shon Hopwood, with moderator Nkechi Taifa. Co-sponsored by Justice Roundtable and the National Network for Justice. Hosted by Google.
Find out more »SXSW: The Faces of America’s Invisible Population – Please Support
YOU ARE INVITED Next Tuesday, March 12, 2019 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM @ THE LINE ONYX BALLROOM, AUSTIN TX WE GOT US NOW x SXSW presents a compelling discussion SXSW: The Faces of America's Invisible Population A COCKTAIL RECEPTION WITH LIGHT BITES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING (SAME LOCATION) *Please RSVP to Lily@Odyssey-Impact.org SPACE IS LIMITED
Find out more »2019 WEBINAR: What to Do Before, During, and After Meetings with Members of Congress
FREE WEBINAR* Description: Every year, thousands of Americans work with their associations, nonprofits, or companies to meet with their Members of Congress their districts/states. But many participants don’t know what to expect when they meet with their legislator, or their perceptions are shaped by the media. This presentation provides an overview of how meetings can be effective and why, and offers tips for successfully meeting with Members of Congress and their staffs. This presentation is conducted through a partnership between the National…
Find out more »The economics of bail, fines, and fees in the U.S. criminal justice system
A Hamilton Project policy forum
Find out more »The Economics of Bail, Fines, and Fees
WASHINGTON, DC The Economics of Bail, Fines, and Fees in the U.S. Criminal Justice System The Rockefeller-Peterson Room 1777 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20006
Find out more »Hill briefing on Pell Grants in Prison
Second Chances for Students: Reducing Recidivism Through College Education by FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums) College education in prison settings has shown to substantially reduce the risk of recidivism while increasing cost-savings at the state and federal level. Unfortunately, the 1994 ban on Pell Grant eligibility for people in state and federal prisons has significantly decreased access to college education for most prisoners. Join FAMM, Ed Trust, and our panel of experts as we discuss reinstating Pell Grant eligibility to…
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