The
Institute for Reform and Solutions, a Staunton headquartered non-profit
organization, with offices also in Harrisonburg, is hosting Community Criminal
Justice Days, on October 18, and 19, 2017 at Blue Ridge Community College in
Weyers Cave, Virginia.
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| Blue Ridge Community College photo |
Community
Criminal Justice Days has been designed to share information with the citizens
of Rockingham, Page, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge Counties about local, state, and national
criminal justice issues, activities, programs, and legislation. The forums are
designed to educate and familiarize the public with the functions and
operations of our local justice agencies while providing an overview of the
related issues facing our nation today.
Nationally recognized experts, as well
as state and local practitioners, will
present research, and evidence-based initiatives which effectively
address the social dysfunctions contributing to the escalating arrest and
incarceration rates. Importantly, strategies will be outlined which provide
communities with essential tools to join together to confront local problems.
This
event offers unique opportunities for all citizens, government officials,
business owners, non-profit agencies, and all stakeholders in our region.
Justice-Involved persons and their families are encouraged to attend to lend
their voices to the discussions. College and university students are invited
attend CCJD, and may collaborate to address local initiatives. Representatives
of these agencies and organizations will circulate throughout the building,
available for questions or comments, anxious to connect with the conference
participants.
The
culmination of the conference, on Thursday, October 19th, will showcase a Candidates' Forum. This roundtable event
will bring together candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates, running for
election for Legislative Districts 6, 25, 20, and 24, to share their views on
justice-related issues, past and future legislative action to improve the lives
of not only their constituents but all Virginians. The candidates will also be
briefed on the tenor of the discussions of the two days, in an effort to craft
a potential legislative agenda for the 2018 Session of the general Assembly.
Community
Criminal Justice Days has been designed to fortify relationships, embrace our
neighbors, promote civility, and generate ideas for improvements in their local
criminal justice systems. as well as general quality of life. These days
represent an initial dialog between citizens, their governments, non-profit
partners, and the private sector which, with your support, will successfully
deliver significant, positive outcomes for our communities.
http://reformcjs.org/community-criminal-justice-day-ii/
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