2020 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events
State of Iowa Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans
Urban Dreams - Des Moines
John R. Grubb YMCA - Des Moines
Monday, January 20, 2020 7:30 - 9:30 AM
The Knapp Center
2601 Forest Avenue Des Moines IA 50311
Drake University Law School Institute of Justice Reform sponsored by Verizon
Verizon and Drake University Law School’s Institute of Justice Reform and Innovation invite you to attend A Forum on Criminal Justice Reform: Taking the Next Step, Opportunities and Challenges.
The event will take place on Monday, January 20th at 4:30 PM (following the Black & Brown Presidential Forum).
Location: Downtown Des Moines Hilton
Cloud Ballroom A
435 Park Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
The forum will feature criminal justice experts from a wide array of focuses, including:
Judge Mark Bennett- Former District Court Judge and Director of Drake University Law School’s Institute of Justice Reform and Innovation
Beth Skinner- Director of Iowa Department of Corrections
Wendy Saumelson- Adult Division of the Juvenile Public Defender Office
Helen Miller- Chair of the Iowa Parole Board
Dennis Henderson- Program Manager with Urban Dreams and formerly incarcerated individual
Moderator- Craig Silliman, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative, Legal and Public Policy Officer at Verizon
A cocktail reception will follow the event, featuring refreshments and light appetizers.
To register, visit: https://events.r20. constantcontact.com/register/ eventReg?oeidk= a07egu5rper84b63e1c&oseq=&c=& ch=
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