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.
Harm Reduction Perspectives In Public Health And Policymaking
The R Street Institute and Open Society Policy Center host Harm Reduction Perspectives in Public Health and Policymaking August 17 at 12 p.m. at the Rayburn House Office Building, Rm. 339. Speakers include: · Edward Anselm, R Street Institute · Damon Jacobs, Private Practice Psychotherapist & PrEP Instructor · Jasmine Tyler, Open Society Policy Center · Billie Tyler, Registered Nurse · Lori Sanders, R Street Institute (Moderator) Public-health officials, policymakers and activists from both the political left and right have begun…
Find out more »USSC Schedules Public Meeting to Finalize Priorities for Upcoming Amendment Cycle
On August 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. (ET), the United States Sentencing Commission will hold a public meeting where commissioners will vote to finalize policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2017. The Commission recently accepted public comment on proposed policy priorities. The meeting will be held at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle, N.E., in Suite 2-500 (South Lobby). This meeting will be streamed live. The full meeting agenda follows: · Adoption of April 2016 Minutes · Vote…
Find out more »Understanding Background Checks for Civil Decision-making Purposes
You are invited to an informational briefing hosted by SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics on August 31, 2016 1 p.m.–2 p.m. at 385 Russell Senate Office Building The briefing on criminal history record background checks for civil decision0making purposes, will include decisions related to an individual’s suitability for employment, volunteer positions, and licensing. SEARCH has an extensive history of involvement with efforts by the States and Federal Government to tackle the legal, policy, and operational…
Find out more »National Action Network to Convene Members of Congress, Administration Officials and Civil Rights Leaders for Legislative & Policy Conference on Capitol Hill
National Action Network (NAN) will host its annual Legislative and Policy Conference on Capitol Hill this Tuesday, September 6, and Wednesday, September 7, which will lay out the organization’s policy agenda for 2017. Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of National Action Network, said: “By taking the fight for our issues directly to the halls of Congress we are sending a clear message in this election year and into the future: we will not let voting rights be trampled on,…
Find out more »Discussion on Disability and Criminal Justice
The Disability Rights Washington (DRWA) will lead a discussion based on the release of the second AVID Prison Project report Thursday, September 8, 2016. Its report titled “Make Hard Time Harder” was released in early June and was highlighted at a White House event on disability and criminal justice. Mark Stroh the Executive Director of DRWA will bring a delegation of DRWA, AVID prison project staff and Disability Rights Iowa, Disability Rights Tennessee and Disability Rights Vermont staff who work…
Find out more »Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted Peoples & Families Movement National Conference
September 9-10, 2016 Oakland, California The public discourse is filled with talk about ending mass incarceration by elected officials, academics, correctional officials, and funders. Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted Peoples & Families Movement hosts a national conference September 9-10 in Oakland, Ca to strengthen the voices of formerly incarcerated people and families. Following several regional meetings around the country, this national conference will allow attendees to explore best practices and see what is being done across the country. Participants encouraged to join…
Find out more »Taifa Keynote at The Charles H. Houston Memorial Lecture on DCTV
Tune in online to DCTV to view the Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial Lecture, featuring keynote address by Justice Roundtable Convener Nkechi Taifa Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 7:00 AM on FLAGSHP http://dctv.org/live#FLAGSHP
Find out more »Taifa Keynote at Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial Lecture on DCTV
Tune in online to DCTV to view the Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial Lecture, featuring keynote address by Justice Roundtable Convener Nkechi Taifa Monday, September 12, 2016 - 8:30 AM on ENRICH http://dctv.org/live#FLAGSHP
Find out more »Congressional Panel and Viewing of Solitary Documentary
Across the country, 100,000 prisoners are held in solitary confinement, where they are held in isolation in small cells for up to 23 hours each day. SOLITARY provides an unprecedented inside look at the lives of inmates and corrections officers at Red Onion State Prison, a supermax prison in Virginia. Don't miss Congressional panel & viewing of HBO's SOLITARY on Sept 12. Free tickets here are here: http://bit.ly/2blTtwb Event Details: The screening is free. Following the 80 minute film, there…
Find out more »September 13 Justice Roundtable Quarterly Assembly
JUSTICE ROUNDTABLE QUARTERLY ASSEMBLY 9:30am – 11:30am Tuesday, September 13, 2016 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 7th floor Washington, DC 20006 Call in number: 800-747-5150 code 241 5105 Visit us Frequently on Social Media www.JusticeRoundtable.org twitter @JusticeRoundtab facebook Justice Roundtable RSVP JUSTICE ROUNDTABLE AGENDA Sept. 13, 2016 I Refreshments and Networking, 9:30 am Moderator – Nkechi Taifa, Esq., Advocacy Director for Criminal Justice, Open Society Policy Center and Convener, Justice Roundtable Coalition Introductions, 9:45 am …
Find out more »Newtown Capitol Hill Film Screening – Sept. 13 6-9pm
Please join us and gun violence experts for an evening of discussion on gun violence and its impact on America, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in the United States Capitol Visitors Center. The event, co-hosted by United States Senators Blumenthal, Murphy and Markey, will include a panel discussion with Maria Cuomo Cole (film Producer) and experts on the impact of gun violence and a special viewing of the film NEWTOWN. NEWTOWN looks closely at a broken…
Find out more »CBCF ANNOUNCES 46th ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) is excited to welcome 10,000 attendees at its 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), scheduled for September 14 - 18, 2016, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The ALC is the premier conference of its kind nationwide, offering more than 70 forums on public policy issues facing African Americans. Honorary co-chairs of this year's conference are U.S. Representatives Karen Bass of California and William Lacy Clay of Missouri. This year's…
Find out more »Advocacy Call on California Death Penalty Ballot Measures – Proposition 62 and 66
This November, California voters will consider two competing death penalty initiatives. Please join NACDL on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 4 p.m. EDT as we discuss Proposition 62, that abolishes the death penalty and Proposition 66 that would not only maintain the death penalty, but has the potential to cost the state even more and overburden local court resources. On this call you will hear about the two measures and learn how you can get involved in the repeal movement…
Find out more »“Incarcerating US” World Premiere and Panel Discussion
The Prisons and Justice Initiative at Georgetown University is thrilled to be hosting the world premiere showing of "Incarcerating US," a feature length documentary that exposes America’s prison problem and explores ways to unshackle the Land of the Free through vital criminal justice reforms. With 2.3 million people behind bars, the U.S. has the largest prison population in the history of the world. Incarcerating US tells the story of America's broken criminal justice system through the eyes of those who…
Find out more »Congressional Black Caucus Legal Issues Forum: “The Role of Data Collection in Law Enforcement Accountability and Community Trust”
Friday Sept 16th, 10am-Noon Congressional Black Caucus Legal Issues Forum: “The Role of Data Collection in Law Enforcement Accountability and Community Trust" Walter E Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001 DRAFT AGENDA: “The Role of Data Collection in Law Enforcement Accountability and Community Trust” 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday, September 16, 2016 Walter E. Washington Convention Center Room 145A Washington, DC 9:30am – 9:45AM ARRIVAL – Program to begin promptly at 10:00AM 10:00AM-10:15am · Congresswoman Jackson…
Find out more »Northeast Regional Meeting & Human Rights Tribunal
The US Human Rights Network (USHRN) is hosting its Northeast Regional Meeting and Human Rights Tribunal on September 17, 2016 in Philadelphia. The tribunal is a forum where directly impacted people will have the opportunity to testify before a panel of members called "Jurists" on human rights issues that are prevalent and unique to the region. The Jurists are comprised of an expert from the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, present and former Special Rapporteurs,…
Find out more »Taifa Keynote at Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial Lecture on DCTV
Tune in online to DCTV to view the Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial Lecture, featuring keynote address by Justice Roundtable convener Nkechi Taifa Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 7:00 AM on Live Stream | DC TV http://dctv.org/live#FLAGSHP
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