Community Criminal Justice Days October 18-19

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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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.

Registration is free at:
http://reformcjs.org/community-criminal-justice-day-ii/