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Senator Webb to Keynote Symposium on Justice Reform

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Senator Jim Webb (D-VA)
It’s no secret that our criminal justice system is broken and needs to be fixed. Many of us feel that the best, most comprehensive way to fix it is Senator Webb’s proposal to establish a National Justice Commission that will examine our current system and suggest ways to improve it. The bill easily passed the House but got bogged down in the Senate. It will have to be reintroduced in the new Congress. If you are like me, you are wondering what can I do to help it pass. Well, look no further.

 

This Friday, January 14th, Prison Fellowship is co-sponsoring a symposium at George Mason University with Senator Jim Webb and GMU. The symposium will address the impact of mass incarceration policies, and will include presentations on current research on what is working, along with perspective from people on the ground who lead innovative programs as well as individuals who are affected by these programs.

 

Senator Webb will discuss the Justice Commission and his strategy for passing it. This is your chance to hear firsthand how you can help make the commission a reality, and you will have the opportunity to ask Senator Webb questions about it.

 

For those in the Washington, D.C., metro area, I hope you will attend this exciting – and free – event in person. If you can’t come in person, you can participate via webinar. To register for either in person or webinar participation click here. To view the agenda, please click here.

 

I hope you are excited about this symposium. You will hear from the top experts in what is proven to be effective at changing lives and making us safer. And you can be equipped to advocate for reforms that implement these evidence based practices. Plus, you will learn first hand how you can help Senator Webb make his Justice Commission a reality. I hope to see you there in person or on the web.

 

In His service,

 

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Pat Nolan

Vice President, Prison Fellowship

 

 

P.S. The Washington Post published an op-ed I wrote with Newt Gingrich calling on conservatives to take up the cause of justice reform. I think you will like it.


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