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.
Mass Incarceration, Sentencing Reform and the Next Administration
Please join The Sentencing Project, The American College of Trial Lawyers and The American Criminal Law Review for a special panel discussion addressing mass incarceration, sentencing reform, and the next presidential administration. Panelists: The Honorable Patti B. Saris Chair, U.S. Sentencing Commission Chief Judge – U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts Roy L. Austin, Jr. Deputy Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity at the White House Domestic Policy Council Moderated by: Marc Mauer Executive…
Find out more »Hope for the Holidays Candlelight Vigil at the Whitehouse November 14, 2016
EVENT TODAY: Join cut50 for a candlelight vigil outside of the White House in support of those seeking clemency from President Obama. Featuring Van Jones, co-founder of #cut50, alongside other activists, family members and clemency recipients for what will be a powerful evening. Monday, November 14, 2016 at 6:00pm White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500
Find out more »Documentary Screening of “They Call Us Monsters” in Washington, D.C.
The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth will be hosting a viewing of a documentary called “They Call Us Monsters,” which follows the experiences of three young offenders in California who are facing lengthy prison sentences for crimes committed as children, on Monday November 14th at 7p.m. at the Capitol Visitor Center in the South Theatre (room 241). The film chronicles their life experiences against the backdrop of the communities they grew up in, as well as a state-wide…
Find out more »Highlights from the U.S. PIAAC Survey of Incarcerated Adults: Their Skills, Work Experience, Education, and Training
On November 15, 2016, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), of the U.S. Department of Education will be releasing the report Highlights from the U.S. PIAAC Survey of Incarcerated Adults: Their Skills, Work Experience, Education, and Training. The study of U.S. incarcerated adults is a nationally representative survey of the skills of incarcerated adults in state, federal, and private prisons. This study is part of the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), which surveyed adults in…
Find out more »Nov. 16-20 SOBWC Conference: Focuses on Police Killings, War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration
Register today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBDvxDPjp5k&authuser=0 Recent police killings of Black people in Tulsa, Charlotte and Columbus, Ohio continue to contribute to the collective trauma of people of African descent, Black people in this country. Nearly a half century after Newark erupted in rebellion against police repression, economic inequality and political oppression, it is fortuitous that State of the Black World Conference IV will convene in this city November 16-20 -- welcomed by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the son of renowned poet, playwright…
Find out more »Clemency Standout Wednesday, November 14
The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, and Can-Do Clemency will meet in front of the White House November 14, from 12:30 to 1:30p to focus on the women convicted of non-violent drug offenses and serving life sentences without the possibility of parole in the federal system.
Find out more »The 24th Rauh Lecture, Sen. Cory Booker at UDC Clarke School of Law
On Wednesday, November 16 at 6 p.m., the 24th Joe Rauh Lecture will feature Sen. Cory Booker, author of the new book “United.” The lecture and reception to follow are free of charge. Register here for free event There is a $75 suggested donation for participation in a separate, pre-Rauh Lecture 5 pm reception and book-signing. Proceeds will be shared equally by the UDC College of Arts and Sciences and the DC School of Law Foundation. Attendees receive a…
Find out more »Nkechi Taifa Being Honored by Hope House
This year, Hope House will honor Nkechi Taifa, Advocacy Director for Criminal Justice at the Open Society Foundations, Charles Thornton, Past Director MORCA, and Charles Porter, Hope House Kid, during its annual mural show on November 16, 2016 6:30-8:30pm at the offices of McDermott Will & Emery 500 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC. Tickets are $50 and you can buy them through our website or call 202-506-2253 to RSVP.
Find out more »RFK Human Rights Award to Honor Andrea James, Glenn E. Martin Nov. 17
Andrea James and Glenn E. Martin, leading human rights defenders working to reform the criminal justice system in the United States, have been selected as the honorees for the 2016 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, now in its 33rd year. The award recognizes their indispensable work to equip currently and formerly incarcerated women and men to be at the frontlines of reform efforts in the United States to end the racial and socioeconomic inequality perpetuated by the criminal justice…
Find out more »Demilitarizing America’s Police
The White House estimates that federal programs directly or indirectly provided $18 billion in military equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies between 2009 and 2014, much of it with little oversight on who was receiving the gear or follow-up on how it was being used. This trend of police militarization has led to aggressive tactics, over-enforcement, and a rejection of de-escalation tactics that are critical to community policing. In the aftermath of the public outcry over local police…
Find out more »The Conservative Case for Juvenile Justice Reform
Policymakers and thought leaders—of all political persuasions—are increasingly concerned with the way states and the federal government administer their juvenile justice systems. Strikingly, juvenile justice reform recently passed the House and now waits on Senate action, a testament to the newfound seriousness of this issue. With more and more research demonstrating current approaches fail to balance law enforcement accountability, personal responsibility and rehabilitation, the time to reshape and redirect the policy conversation is now. On November 17th at 3 p.m.,…
Find out more »‘MILWAUKEE 53206’ Film Screening
Join the ACLU's viewing of MILWAUKEE 53206. This film vividly illustrates the affect mass incarceration has on Wisconsin's most vulnerable families. Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016 Time: 4:00 pm Location: Rayburn House Office Building, B-369 Washington, DC 20515 RSVP
Find out more »Now What? Governing in the Era of Donald Trump
Join the School of Media and Public Affairs for a bipartisan conversation on how to advance civil discourse and govern a divided nation following the 2016 elections. The discussion will be forward-looking. How can we heal the country, promote respectful dialogue, work across the partisan divide and address the challenges we confront? Panelists will also discuss the media's role and responsibility in this proposition. Speakers Dana Bash, Chief Political Correspondent, CNN Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Sen.…
Find out more »Sen. Christopher Coons (D-Del.) and Hon. Denise Navarre Cubbon to Speak at Juvenile Justice Event
On November 30, in partnership with Mic, The Washington Post will bring together policymakers, community leaders and legal experts to discuss the issues young people face in the American criminal justice system. They’ll examine efforts to reform prosecution and sentencing, and highlight programs around the country that aim to better support youth. Speakers include: Sen. Christopher Coons (D-Del) Hon. Denise Navarre Cubbon, Administrative Judge, Lucas County, Ohio Charles Stimson, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Space is limited and advance registration is…
Find out more »Join USJAN and Google for a Bipartisan Summit on Justice Reform
Google Summit on Justice Reform Join Google, the Coalition for Public Safety and the U.S. Justice Action Network for a forum with a bipartisan group of governors and senators who are leading efforts to enact policies to improve our justice system. We’ll be joined by: Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) ———- December 1, 2016 From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Google’s Washington, D.C. Office 25 Massachusetts…
Find out more »Real Women, Real Voices: Where People Meet the Policy
The Real Women, Real Voices: Where People Meet the Policy symposium organized by the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls (The Council) will occur Friday, December 2, 2016 from 5:00-8:00PM. A reception begins at 4pm. Real Women, Real Voices: Where the People Meet the Policy symposia are a groundbreaking events focusing on the issues, concerns and needed changes affecting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women. The panels feature currently and formerly incarcerated women discussing the effects of…
Find out more »CJJR Co-Sponsors 2016 National DMC Conference
CJJR is excited to co-sponsor the 2016 Coalition for Juvenile Justice National DMC Conference which will focus on “Confronting the Crisis: Creating Pathways to a More Equitable Juvenile Justice System.” The conference will take place on Dec. 4-6, 2016 in Baltimore, MD, and early registration ends on Oct. 11th. Sponsorship is part of CJJR's commitment to assisting leaders within juvenile justice, child welfare and other youth-serving systems to create fair and equitable practices and approaches for all youth. This work…
Find out more »2016 Human Rights Week Dec 4-10: Indigenous Rights and Clemency for Leonard Peltier
December 4 - 10, 2016 Washington, DC Highlights Sunday, December 4 – Friendship/Welcoming Circle From 1:00-3:00 p.m., join us at the National Museum of the American Indian (outdoor space), 4th Street and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20560. Monday-Saturday, December 5-10 – White House Vigil Join us daily for a vigil at the White House for Executive Clemency for Leonard Peltier, peak hours from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and a candlelight vigil on Saturday, December 10, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday,…
Find out more »Pretrial Justice Working Group Virtual Summit
The Pretrial Justice Working Group virtual summit will focus on plans to sustain collective commitment and achievements in pretrial system improvements on December 6, 1 p.m. - 3p.m. EDT online at the University of Pretrial (UP). Register here to register. To join UP and the PJWG community, visit university.pretrial.org.
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