Black Iowans make up 4% of the population, but they constitute 20% in our jails and 24% in our prisons. Nationwide, one in five Black individuals born in 2001 is likely to be incarcerated in his or her lifetime, compared to one in 10 Latinx people and one in 29 white people. Join The Partnership for a conversation on smart justice reform and how we can put together direct, tangible and actionable steps to address the issue holistically. Panelists will share how they are creating meaningful change in the areas of diversion and prevention, sentencing reform, justice reinvestment, education, and fair chance employment.
Panelists are:
Roy H. Williams, President & CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber
Kate Shanks, Vice President of Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Linda Ashworth, VP and Chief Operating Officer, Dayton Chamber of Commerce
This event will take place on Friday, June 19 at Noon via Zoom.
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