Conference Materials
State Criminal Justice Network State Advocacy Resources
For the 23rd Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference, NACDL assembled some of the nation’s leading experts, including individuals directly harmed by the criminal legal system, to discuss a number of pertinent state issues geared toward this year’s conference theme, “Sharing Strategies and Strengthening the Movement.” It is our hope this year's conference provides you with additional strategies to help you advance criminal legal reform in your state.
Wednesday, August 14 |
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12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT |
Introduction & Welcome
Report: “Justice for None: How Marsy’s Law Undermines the Criminal Legal System”
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1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT |
Reflecting on the Past Year and Envisioning the Year Ahead in State Criminal Justice LegislationJoin us for a panel discussion that delves into the pressing issues in state-level criminal justice reform. The panel explores the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in the realm of justice reform. Hear from leading experts who are at the forefront of these transformative changes. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the dynamic landscape of criminal justice reform and its impact on state policies.
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2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT |
Voices of Reason and Reform: Shaping Public Opinion and PolicyAs efforts to rectify the shortcomings in the criminal legal system have led to an increasing number of states enacting significant bipartisan laws, the justice reform movement has also encountered resistance. The rise in homicides in 2020 was exploited to instill fear about recent policy modifications and to promote backward-looking proposals that would reverse the progress towards enhanced justice, equality, and genuine safety. Join this panel and hear advocates discuss the art of effective communication around criminal justice reform.
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Thursday, August 15 |
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12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT |
Introduction
Reframing the Discourse: Shifting Perspectives in Sex Offense Policy and LegislationJoin us for an enlightening panel discussion focusing on the critical issues in criminal justice reform pertaining to sex offenses. Our panel of experts delves into the complexities, controversies, and recent developments in this vital area of reform.
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Presentation of Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award
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1:45pm ET / 10:45am PT |
Statutory Innovations for Justice-Involved VeteransBrock Hunter provides a brief historical context for the challenges, particularly invisible injuries, facing contemporary Justice-Involved Veterans (JIVs); best practices for engaging with JIV defendants; current policy landscape to include Veterans Treatment Courts, post-conviction statutory schemes, and pre-trial diversion statutes that integrate rehabilitative best practices, with particular emphasis on the Veterans Justice Commission's model policy, the Veterans Justice Act.
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