7:30-8:45 a.m.
Hanover |
Data-Driven Justice for Front End Reform (Breakfast)
Data collection and analysis has been a key factor in passage of juvenile justice and adult corrections reforms across the country. Unlike statewide corrections data, however, front end justice reform is frequently dependent on local data, the amount and kind of which varies greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, making a comprehensive statewide approach difficult. Learn about efforts underway to collect and disseminate criminal justice data one county at a time.
Moderator:
- Representative Eric K. Hutchings, Utah
Speaker:
- David Onek, Senior Strategist, Measures for Justice, California
NCSL gratefully acknowledges the Laura and John Arnold Foundation for their support of this breakfast.
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8:30-9 a.m.
Spreckels |
NCSL Steering Committee (Standing Committee Officers)
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9-10:30 a.m.
Carousel
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Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Occupational Licensing: Meeting Challenges of Specific Population Groups
(Joint with Labor and Economic Development and Health and Human Services committees)
Differences and disparities in occupational licensing laws across states can create barriers for those looking to enter the labor market or relocate across state lines. Certain populations—including military spouses and families, immigrants with work authorization, people with criminal records, and unemployed and dislocated workers—are affected disproportionally by the requirements and variances of occupational licensing. Learn what state lawmakers can do to ease the burdens for these population groups.
Moderator:
- Senator Terri Haverly, South Dakota
Speakers:
- Beth Avery, Staff Attorney, National Employment Law Project, California
- Suzanne Hultin, NCSL
- Amy Jerome, Senior Director, Community Development and Programs, Blue Star Families, California
- Senator Deb Soholt, South Dakota
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10:30-11:30 a.m.
Hanover
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Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction (CLE)
The American Law Institute has recently approved revised sentencing articles of the Model Penal Code that include a comprehensive scheme for managing “collateral consequences” of a criminal conviction. At the same time, in the past five or six years, legislatures in more than half the states have given their courts new authority to mitigate or avoid conviction-related legal restrictions and social stigma. This session will explore current legislative approaches to restoration of rights and opportunities following a criminal conviction.
Moderator:
- Michael Queensland, Senior Staff Attorney, Office of Legislative Council, Wisconsin
Speakers:
- Patrick Guinan, Principal Research Analyst, Legislative Counsel Bureau, Nevada
- John Seibler, Legal Fellow, Institute for Constitutional Government, The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C.
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11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Ballroom |
Plenary Luncheon |
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Hanover
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Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Luncheon
U.S. Supreme Court Roundup (CLE)
From cakes to redistricting, hear about the cases before the court’s October term that have state impact.
Moderator:
- Joe Ayala, Deputy Legislative Counsel Principal II, Office of Legislative Counsel, California
Speaker:
- Lisa Soronen, Chief Counsel and Executive Director, State & Local Legal Center, Washington, D.C.
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2:45-4 p.m.
Hanover
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Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Principles of Effective Juvenile Justice State Policy (CLE)
Join the NCSL Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group for a discussion of the upcoming report, “Principles of Effective Juvenile Justice Policy.” Learn about approaches, practices, challenges and successes in enacting cost-effective juvenile justice policies that protect public safety, reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for juveniles, families and communities.
Moderator:
- Representative Roger Goodman, Washington
Speakers:
- Senator Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska, Co-Chair of the Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group
- Senator Whitney Westerfield, Kentucky, Co-Chair of the Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group
Respondent:
- Nina Catalano, Senior Associate, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, D.C.
NCSL gratefully acknowledges The Pew Charitable Trusts public safety performance project for their support of these refreshments.
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5-6:30 p.m.
Sundeck Back |
Reception |