Events
Justice Action Network Foundation produces world-class events celebrating bipartisan achievements in criminal justice and elevating lawmakers and leaders who work across the aisle:
Celebration of Second Chances, May 3, 2019
In Lexington, Kentucky, the Coalition for Public Safety honored the bold, bipartisan leaders who are changing laws and changing lives across this country. The celebration featured performances from country music stars Sara Evans, Pat Green, and John Carter Cash, as well as food from second chance employers from the Lexington area and interactive experiences highlighting the local impact of the justice system.
Criminal Justice Reform Summit, November 14, 2018
The Coalition for Public Safety was a supporting partner of the Criminal Justice Reform Summit in Los Angeles. The summit featured Governors John Bel Edwards (D-LA), Mary Fallin (R-OK) and Dannel Malloy (D-CA), as well as NAACP President Derrick Johnson, FAMM’s Kevin Ring, and #cut50’s Van Jones and Topeka Sam. Panels discussed public policy-making, the challenges of reentry, and the need for active philanthropy.
Women Unshackled: The Next Step, June 21, 2018
The Coalition for Public Safety and the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition hosted a forum to discuss the unique challenges facing women in the justice system as well as policy solutions to improve outcomes. Panels featured prominent female lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, as well as notable policy experts, impacted individuals, policymakers, law enforcement, and judges. Discussions focused on a number of topics such as: the growth of women in the justice system, mental health and trauma, and how to change the system through smart policy.
Women Unshackled, July 18, 2017
Women Unshackled was a day-long forum to discuss the unique challenges women face in the system and the policy solutions to improve outcomes. The discussion featured prominent female lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, as well as notable policy experts, impacted individuals, law enforcement and judges.
Smart Justice Academy, June 12, 2017
The Coalition for Public Safety and FreedomWorks hosted the Smart Justice Academy. Members of the Tennessee Republican Assembly gathered to learn about justice reform, with a focus on civil asset forfeiture. Speakers included Tennessee Republican Assembly President Sharon Ford, State Representative Judd Matheny, The Beacon Center’s Hannah Cox, and FreedomWorks’ Jason Pye and Noah Wall.
Law, Order, and Sensible Justice Roundtable, May 31, 2017
The Coalition for Public Safety, The Buckeye Institute, and the Ohio Justice & Policy Center joined together to host a lively conversation with policymakers and leading law enforcement practitioners on the “law and order” approach to sensible justice and public safety. The panelists addressed shifting the narrative from “tough on crime” to smart on justice; tried and true reform solutions; and how investing in communities, recognizing human dignity, and extending second chances can both save tax dollars and help create a stronger, safer Ohio.
Law, Order, and Smart Justice Forum, December 6, 2016
The U.S. Justice Action Network and the Coalition for Public Safety hosted a forum featuring a keynote address from Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA), followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with leading law enforcement experts to hear their perspectives on how smart justice reforms strengthen public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and ensure law & order. Panelists included Melissa Nelson, State Attorney-elect for Florida’s 4th Judicial Circuit; Bryan Stirling, Director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections; and Peter Koutoujian, Sheriff of Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Google Summit on Justice Reform, December 1, 2016
Google, the U.S. Justice Action Network and the Coalition for Public Safety brought together diverse voices from the north, south, east and west to highlight successes on the state level and urge federal action on justice reform. Speakers included Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), as well as Governors John Bel Edwards (D-LA) and Dannel Malloy (D-CT).