Transforming Our Criminal Justice System: Engaging Our Community
- 249 attendees registered
- 17 speakers
- 17 exhibiting organizations
- 4 faith leaders introducing panels
- 4 panel presentations
- 3 CJCC films
- 1 objective
Conference Overview
On November 18, 2017 The Episcopal Forum of South Carolina, with support and collaboration by the Charleston County CJCC and City of Charleston Police Department Illumination Project, hosted a one-day conference focused on current criminal justice practices within our community, ways in which areas of weakness are being addressed, and how the community can constructively engage in promoting further improvement. The long-term goal is a criminal justice system that is effective, efficient and equitable.
Press Release
- Press release, issued by Episcopal Forum of South Carolina, August 3, 2017
- Press release, issued by CJCC, November 14, 2017
Printed Materials
Media Coverage
- Criminal justice reform conference meant to spark engagement among faithful - Post & Courier
- It takes a village to reform the criminal justice system - Post & Courier
- State needs a second round of criminal justice reform - Opinion by State Senator George “Chip” Campsen III
Senator Campsen describes the conference as a “shining example of faith-based communities constructively addressing complex issues...”
Presentation Materials
- Getting connected by LaVanda Brown, YWCA
- Criminal justice transformation in South Carolina newsreel [Video]
Local & Statewide Perspectives
Matters of Pretrial Justice
Addressing Mental Illness, Addiction and Homelessness
- Dr. Chanda Brown, Charleston Center (PDF) (Video)
- Simulation of law enforcement deflecting to Tri-county Crisis Stabilization Center (Video)
Proven Practices to Reduce Re-offending