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.
NDD United Town Hall: Election Post-Mortem and the Road Ahead
NDD United’s Town Hall December 6, to learn about the budget and appropriations challenges that lie ahead for all federal non-defense discretionary (NDD) programs -- including those that relate to the criminal and juvenile justice systems and programs that support individuals and families impacted by these systems. 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 655 K Street NW, WDC AAMC, Main Auditorium RSVP at this link:
Find out more »Discussion on Reducing Young Adults’ Involvement in the Justice System
Young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are overrepresented in America's prisons and jails. This age group is also more likely to be victims of crime and involved in serious crimes. A number of advocates, policymakers, practitioners, and directly impacted individuals have being working to map out more effective approaches to serving 18-24 year olds currently under the jurisdiction of the adult justice system. Join the Raben Group for coffee and breakfast as the Justice Policy Institute gathers…
Find out more »The State of American Criminal Justice
The Cato Institute invites you to a Special Conference The State of American Criminal Justice Wednesday, December 7, 2016 • 10:00AM – 5:00PM Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Details and Registration After another year of protests and unrest across the country, criminal justice reform remains a contentious issue. Some cities have experienced an increase in homicide rates, police departments are under intense scrutiny for their handling of police shootings, and prisoners are protesting living…
Find out more »Commission on Human Rights presents the 6th Annual Commission on Human Rights Awards
The DC Commission on Human Rights is proud to present the 6th Annual Commission on Human Rights Awards on Wednesday, December 7 at the Kaiser Family Foundation's Barbara Jordan Conference Center. During the annual celebration, the Commission will present the 2016 Cornelius R. "Neil" Alexander Humanitarian Award to James J. Sandman, Esq. for his service to residents of the District of Columbia. In addition to Mr. Sandman, local high school students selected as finalists in the Youth Human Rights Ambassador Contest…
Find out more »The President, Pardons, A Push Toward the Vision for Black Lives
It’s time for President Obama to take swift and substantial Executive Action- so what issues should we focus on in these last 100 days? The mass criminalization and incarceration of Black people permeates our nation at every level through schools, jobs , the 13th Amendment, militarization of police, voter disenfranchisement, and profits made by big business and counties at the direct expense of Black people. Black women in prison are America’s darkest, dirtiest secret, and their voices continue to be…
Find out more »‘The Return’ Film Screening
CSOSA, AFL-CIO, PBS/POV AND GOOGLEDC. are hosting a special one-night DC-based screening of the award winning documentary film THE RETURN
Find out more »U.S. Sentencing Commission Schedules Public Meeting
Join the United States Sentencing Commission for a public meeting on December 9th at 11:30 a.m. (ET) where commissioners may vote to publish proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines. Amendments proposed during the meeting will stem from this year’s list of policy priorities. The meeting will be held at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE, in Suite 2-500 (South Lobby). Please note that if you cannot attend in person, it will be broadcast live. The…
Find out more »State Criminal Justice Network for a National Advocacy Call on Developing Legislation
On Friday, December 9, 2016 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EST, join the State Criminal Justice Network for a National Advocacy Call on Developing Legislation featuring a discussion about law enforcement’s access to military equipment. To RSVP send message to advocacynetwork@nacdl.org Speakers: Jumana Musa, NACDL Senior Privacy and National Security Counsel. Ms. Musa will discuss President Obama’s Executive Order (EO) 13688, whose goal was to improve federal support for the appropriate use, acquisition, and transfer of controlled equipment. She will also…
Find out more »Solutions Summit December 10 Featuring Keynote Speaker Sherrilyn Ifill
OSI-Baltimore's Solutions Summit has been moved to December 10, 2016, which is also International Human Rights Day. The keynote speaker for the summit will be Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (LDF). Ifill, a Baltimore native and longtime civil rights champion, is on the OSI-Baltimore Advisory Board and the Open Society Foundations Global Board. For more information, see the about page of the Solutions Summit website.
Find out more »Playbook Breakfast with Attorney General Loretta Lynch
Join POLITICO's Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman as they take Playbook live for a conversation about politics, policy and the news of the day with Attorney General Loretta Lynch. The Playbook event series is presented by Bank of America. RSVP here
Find out more »Register Now: Opioid Overdose to Treatment Webinar
The Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli will host a webinar highlighting ways hospitals are aiding individuals who have opioid use disorder and guide individuals who have suffered overdose to treatment. Director Botticelli will outline the Administration's response to the opioid crisis and make a call to action. Expert panelists will provide an overview of comprehensive approaches. Models will include elements such as peer engagement and recovery coaching, in-hospital initiation of medication to treat opioid use disorder, counseling,…
Find out more »John Jay College Center on Media, Crime and Justice/The Crime Report Justice Trailblazer Award Dinner
JUSTICE TRAILBLAZER AWARD DINNER CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS 2017 John Jay College Center on Media, Crime and Justice/The Crime Report JUSTICE TRAILBLAZER AWARD DINNER honoring VAN JONES CNN political commentator, founder of The Dream Corps award presented by DON LEMON of "CNN Tonight" hosted by ERROL LOUIS of NY1's "Inside City Hall" Thursday, February 16, 2017 Dinner 6-9 PM John Jay College, 524 West 59 Street, NYC Van Jones is one of the country's prominent voices for justice…
Find out more »Justice Roundtable Quarterly Assembly
View agenda here. To join by phone, call: 800 747 5150 using access code 2415105 To join in person, RSVP here
Find out more »January 11 Screening of ’13th’
Church of Christ, Right Now invites the public to a free screening of "13th," an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality Wednesday January 11, 5:30PM The Festival Center 1640 Columbia Road NW
Find out more »18th Annual Families and Fathers National Conference
The 18th Annual Families and Fathers National Conference is scheduled February 27 - March 3. The Children’s Bureau an office of the Administration of Children and Families, as well as the Office of Family Assistance will be featured on plenary discussions and presentations. Additional speakers include experts from the Administration for Children and Families Regional Offices out of Atlanta, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, The Center for Law and Social Policy, U.S. Officer of Child Support Enforcement and a plethora…
Find out more »Webinar: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Prison and Re-entry Programs
A White House-hosted webinar on January 13, 2017 from 3-4 p.m. (EST) will highlight examples of MAT programs as viable and beneficial components of prison and re-entry services for individuals with opioid use disorders. The Kentucky Department of Corrections implemented an MAT program in state corrections facilities and county jails. The program is consistent with the Bureau of Prisons model of administering two injections of extended-release injectable naltrexone prior to release. Kentucky Department of Corrections is working with the University…
Find out more »National Action Network March
One of the greatest hallmarks of America is our steadfast commitment to democracy. One of the hallmarks of democracy is the right to vote and to allow the will of the people to speak through the ballot box. On November 8, 2016, America voted. Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, and Donald J. Trump won the Electoral College making Mr. Trump the president-elect of these United States. With Mr. Trump’s election, America stands at the precipice of change that many…
Find out more »The State of Policing in Black America
The State of Policing in Black America - sponsored by the Washington Bar Association will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. View flier
Find out more »Reentry Reflection Event to Feature CSOSA Director Nancy Ware
Reentry Reflection 2017 kicks off Sunday, January 16 with a Justice Sunday Ceremony at Bethel Christian Fellowship Church in Anacostia, Washington, D.C. at 10:15 a.m. The church is located at 2200 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE. CSOSA Director Nancy Ware will be joined by Carlvern Dunn of the National Alliance of Faith and Justice, and our host, Pastor Ronald W. Miles, in delivering remarks about the challenges returning citizens face and the needs the community can help them meet. Men…
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