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.
Senate Law Enforcement Caucus Briefing on Youth Mentoring in Law Enforcement
Senators Roy Blunt and Chris Coons, Co-Chairs of the Senate Law Enforcement Caucus, invite members and staff to an upcoming briefing entitled Youth Mentoring in Law Enforcement Wednesday, June 22, 2016 2-3 p.m. in the Russell Senate Office Building: SR- 485. This briefing will provide an opportunity for members and staff to hear from panelists about law enforcement initiatives aimed at developing youth mentoring programs in the communities they serve. Law enforcement agencies across the country have initiated their own…
Find out more »New York: LGBT Criminal Justice Conversation
Please join the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and the Vera Institute of Justice for a morning event focused on why LGBT people are more likely to have negative interactions with the criminal justice system. The event will take place on Thursday, June 23 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Speakers will discuss drivers of disproportionate incarceration for LGBT youth and adults; treatment within the system for LGBT people; reentry challenges; and the intersections of the criminal justice system with immigration enforcement. Confirmed…
Find out more »No Such Thing Capitol Hill Event: Making Progress in the Fight to End Child Trafficking
Rights4Girls invites you to join our panel of experts to discuss recent progress in the fight to address child sex trafficking and protect child victims in the U.S. The event will build on the momentum of the recent AP Stylebook revision to help solidify narrative change among leading media outlets toward trafficked and exploited youth, highlight federal policy efforts to address child sex trafficking in the U.S., and elevate promising practices in state and local jurisdictions that are working to…
Find out more »Reentry and the Road Home: A Conversation with Attorney General Lynch, Secretary Perez, Secretary Castro, and Secretary King
Join the Center for American Progress for an exclusive conversation on criminal justice, featuring U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, and U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. These distinguished panelists will discuss new and existing programs and initiatives by each of their agencies that are aimed at addressing the importance of reentry—supporting the transition that formerly incarcerated individuals experience as…
Find out more »Movie Screening: ‘They Call Us Monsters’
http://www.indiewire.com/2016/05/they-call-us-monsters-exclusive-clip-three-young-offenders-showcase-their-quarters-288797/ Join the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth on Saturday or Sunday for the East Coast premiere of "They Call Us Monsters." The film by director Ben Lear takes a look at juvenile justice as it follows three men who were sentenced to prison as children. It comes as the debate continues about the appropriate ways to hold children accountable when they are convicted of serious crimes. The film features Jarad, Juan, and Antonio, who are in prison in…
Find out more »Midwest Tour ‘Broken on All Sides’
The Spirited Goat Coffee House The screening will be held on July 11th, from 6-8PM. The Spirited Goat is located at 118 Dayton Street in Yellow Springs. There is no entry fee for this event but there will be a $5 suggested donation. The Gateway Film Center The screening will be held on July 12th, from 7-9PM. The Gateway Film Center is located at 1550 N High Street in Columbus. There will be a $10 charge for tickets to this…
Find out more »The Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial Lecture by Nkechi Taifa
Charles Hamilton Houston Law School Preparatory Institute Invites you to the Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial Lecture for An Evening With People’s Lawyer for Justice featuring Advocacy Director for Criminal Justice Founder/Convener, Justice Roundtable Coalition Nkechi Taifa, Esquire, Open Society Foundations Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. Georgetown University Law Center 600 New Jersey Avenue, NW McDonough Hall Building Washington, D.C. 20001 Hart Auditorium Free Parking Adjacent to Georgetown University Center
Find out more »The Success of Conservative Criminal Justice Reform
Conservatives in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and a number of other "red" states have been working on criminal justice reform for many years. Governors and conservative champions in legislatures have found great success by putting conservative principles first, leading to greater public safety, while at the same time, lowering costs to taxpayers. Do you believe that Washington, DC is in need of more conservative principles? Criminal justice reform is a great opportunity to do so. Rayburn House Office Building 45…
Find out more »“Ask a Criminologist” Congressional Roundtable: Why Are Homicide Rates Rising?
This Roundtable discussion features Crime & Justice Research Alliance Chair Dr. Nancy La Vigne, Dr. Richard Rosenfeld and Washington Post reporter Tom Jackman Thursday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. at 2261 Rayburn House Office Building. An ice cream station and coffee will be served. RSVP online Please join the Crime & Justice Research Alliance (CJRA) and the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) for the first in a series of “Ask a Criminologist” Congressional roundtables with leading criminology experts from around the country exploring…
Find out more »Ban the Box Public Hearing in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie has introduced a “Ban the Box” bill that aims to prevent discrimination against people with criminal records during the housing application process. The bill is scheduled for a public hearing on Monday, July 11 at 11 a.m. CCE plans to testify in favor of the bill; advocates encouraged to testify. The following are the instructions for registering to testify: “Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee at (202) 724-7808, or via…
Find out more »White House to Host Forum on Criminal Justice Reform and People with Disabilities
The White House and the Center for American Progress will host a forum on criminal justice reform and people with disabilities. The conversation will include experts in criminal justice reform, disability rights advocates, policymakers, and individuals directly impacted by the criminal justice system. White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Deputy Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity Roy Austin, Director of the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation Dave Wilkinson, and Eve Hill, Deputy…
Find out more »National Convening: Join a March, Rally, Stage a Walk-out or Sit-in July 21
Free from violence. Free from oppression. Free to be our full selves. Free to love. Freedom Now. If you've been marching on the streets or been on the sidelines, this is your opportunity to join the movement for justice to make sure today is different than yesterday. We can create a future where Black children live in peace and possibility, not under a police state. We will honor those we've lost by fighting for the world we can build together,…
Find out more »Registration is Now Open for NJJN’s 2016 Annual Forum!
Join the National Juvenile Justice Network July 25-27 in Memphis, Tennessee for NJJN's 2016 Forum. This annual event brings together advocates for youth justice reform for training, networking, strategy-sharing -- and fun! This year, NJJN is proud to announce that the forum will be hosted by the awesome alumni of NJJN's Youth Justice Leadership Institute! Because the Institute focuses on racial justice, and because its alumni represent the communities most directly impacted by the youth justice system, these leaders are natural…
Find out more »Protest the Murder of LT Lester Irby at DC JAIL
A protest of the murder of LT Lester Irby at DC Jail will be held Wednesday, August 3 at 1 p.m. Attendees are protesting the unbearable conditions. Protest will be held at the Washington, DC Central Detention Facility located at 1901 D Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003.
Find out more »Webinar: Stopping the Revolving Door & Saving Lives: Innovative Approaches for Addressing Opioid Overdose and Opioid Use Disorders in Hospital Emergency Departments
Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli will host a webinar highlighting innovative approaches for addressing opioid overdose and opioid use disorders in hospital emergency departments. Director Botticelli will outline the Administration's response to the opioid crisis and expert panelists will provide an overview of comprehensive approaches to address opioid overdose and opioid use disorders in emergency department settings. The models they will describe include elements such as peer engagement and coaching, buprenorphine induction, counseling, and other psychosocial services,…
Find out more »Stopping the Revolving Door & Saving Lives: Innovative Approaches for Addressing Opioid Overdose and Opioid Use Disorders in Hospital Emergency Departments
Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli will host a webinar highlighting innovative approaches for addressing opioid overdose and opioid use disorders in hospital emergency departments. Register Now! Friday August 5, 2016 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST Register here: http://ems6.intellor.com?do=register&t=2&p=601354 Director Botticelli will outline the Administration's response to the opioid crisis and expert panelists will provide an overview of comprehensive approaches to address opioid overdose and opioid use disorders in emergency department settings. The models they will describe include elements such…
Find out more »NACDL Annual Seminar and Meeting-The Revolution Will Not Be Criminalized: Inspiring a Movement for Criminal Justice Reform
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers State Criminal Justice Network (SCJN) will convene its state criminal justice policy conference where attorneys, advocates and activists meet to discuss key policy concerns on the state level. This is our 15th year and our theme is The Revolution Will Not Be Criminalized: Inspiring a Movement for Criminal Justice Reform. It takes place in Palm Beach, Florida Thursday, August 11-Friday, August 12. SCJN provides a medium to exchange information, share resources, and develop…
Find out more »The Emerging Racial Justice Agenda
Honor and examin the just-released "Policy Demands for Black Power, Freedom & Justice” by the Movement for Black Lives August 11 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the Institute for Policy Studies 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Over the course of the last year, over 30 groups from across the country have come together through the Movement for Black Lives Policy Table to form a united front and development a platform that intervenes in this political moment,…
Find out more »Human Rights Work with Survivors of Traumatic Events
The next Human Rights Working Group Advocacy Training Series is on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Freedom House, 1850 M Street NW Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20036. Lunch will be provided. Human rights organizations regularly work with survivors of traumatic events, torture, and conflict. How can we help survivors effectively advocate for themselves without becoming re-traumatized? How can we can conduct field research to assess a country’s programmatic needs or document human rights abuses…
Find out more »Invitation to Civil Society Consultation August 17th
The federal inter-agency Universal Periodic Review Working Group 3 invites you to participate in a civil society consultation with representatives from various federal agencies on August 17, 2016 from 10am–4pm in the Brooke-Mondale Auditorium at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), located at 451 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20410. The first part of the consultation will be webcast for those who are unable to attend in person. The consultation will focus on the recommendations supported in…
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