SAVE-THE-DATE
2008 Minnesota Justice Forum
Oct. 6, 2008
8:30 a.m. – noon
Minnesota History Center
Employing a new strategy
Enhancing public safety and reducing cost by increasing access to employment
Presented by Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota and 180 Degrees, Inc.
Policymakers and community leaders of all stripes have recognized the need to improve the ability of individuals with criminal records to gain employment in order to successfully re-enter society. This is based upon public safety and cost-effectiveness, as well as a belief in redemption for those who have paid their debt to society.
The 2008 Minnesota Justice Forum will bring these parties together to continue the work that has been started to create a targeted, coordinated, community-wide approach to passage of effective legislation during the 2009 Minnesota Legislative session.
Planned forum highlights
· U.S. Representative Keith Ellison will speak about the Second Chance Act and activity at the national level.
· Organizations will be invited to submit policy proposals for viewing at the forum.
· A panel of community leaders will discuss the impact on the community and what effective policy might look like.
· Current research and best practices will be discussed.
· There will be an opportunity to form working groups to develop legislative proposals for the 2009 session and connect with legislators.
The Council on Crime and Justice convenes the Minnesota Justice Forum to connect policymakers and community leaders to create just and effective criminal justice policy.
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Haase at the Council on Crime and Justice, 612-353-3020.
Sarah Walker
Chief Operating Officer
180 Degrees, Inc.
236 Clifton Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-3466
sarahw@180degrees.org
612.813.5017 office
612.220.2070 cell
