On November 30, 2015 the Center for Justice at Columbia University, in collaboration with the Heyman Center for the Humanities Public Humanities Initiative, the Center for the Study of Law and Culture, and the Columbia University Population Research Center, hosted a panel discussion regarding an emerging framework for policy, practice and programs to support young adults in the justice system.
The discussion was moderated by Judy Yu, Director, Juvenile Justice Project, the Correctional Association. A varied and experienced panel spoke to issues ranging from the history of the development of systems of juvenile justice in the U.S., to current innovations being implemented by police and the District Attorney’s Office, to the developmental (neurobiological) factors that ought to be considered when attempting to shape realistic solutions to the needs of young adults in the justice system.
Video of the evening can be found HERE.
The speakers at the Justice Forum were as follows:
Vincent Schiraldi, Senior Research Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School, Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management, Harvard University.
Karen Friedman-Agnifilo, Chief Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney’s Office.
Richard Roderick, Program Coordinator, Justice-in-Education Initiative, Columbia University, featured in “Cooler Bandits” documentary and incarcerated at 18 for 20 years.
Jennifer A. Silvers, Ph.D., developmental psychologist specializing in the neural basis of self-regulation, Department of Psychology.
After the speakers provided instructive initial comments and presentations, the floor was opened to allow for audience participation and specific questions to be asked of panel members. The night was a great success and provided a vital snapshot of the changing landscape of youth justice with an emerging focus on young adults and with a clear view towards reform.
Vincent Schiraldi has kindly shared his slides from the evening and they can be found here. Young Adults and the Justice System – Columbia 11.30
Young Adults and the Justice System – Columbia 11.30
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