Forum: Beyond Crime & Punishment – The Path to Restorative Justice

Time:
July 27, 2023 - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Room:
George R. Brown Convention Center// Room 310 A

Day 1

Day 1 is Empowerment Day, where the focus is on assessing and building upon the strengths of our movement and the potential for more effective collaboration.

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For too long America’s communities of color have suffered the devastation caused by a punitive, inequitable criminal justice system. The impact has been made worse by discriminatory sentencing and disastrous drug laws, as well as punishments that extend beyond prison – policies that deny the formerly incarcerated opportunities for employment, housing, and the right to vote. Is it possible to course-correct the system toward redemption and the restoration of dignity? Our panelists, representing the spectrum of experience with the criminal justice system, discuss the principles and practice of restorative justice, how these efforts can improve outcomes for returning citizens while reducing crime, and the responsibility of policy makers to enact equitable reform.

Moderator: Louis L. Reed, Louis L. Reed, LADC, AADC, Social Impact Expert; Founder, Mobilize|365

Sponsor Remarks: Felicia Williams, Fellow, CEO Action for Racial Equity; Senior Vice President, Macy’s, Inc.

Panelists:
Dr. Topeka K. Sam, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Ladies of Hope Ministries
Mr. Aqeela Sherrills, Executive Director, Based Public Safety Collective (CBPS Collective)
Kemba Smith, Presidential Clemency Recipient, Criminal Justice Consultant, Author, and Public Speaker
 

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