The 6th Annual Justice Conference at Columbia University BEYOND THE BARS Connecting the Struggles SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 4-6, 2016 The 6th annual Beyond the Bars Conference will take place March 4-6, 2016 at Columbia University. This year’s conference, Connecting the Struggles, aims... READ MORE
Save the Date for the 5th Annual Beyond the Bars Conference March 6th & 7th, 2015 Columbia University Featuring Michelle Alexander The first weekend of March 2015, the Criminal Justice Caucus, the Center for Justice at Columbia University and the... READ MORE
THE CONFINED ARTS An art show to create a platform for currently and formerly incarcerated artists to display their work. Come join us for the opening reception of “The Confined Arts” on Friday night, December 19th. Wine and light snacks will
Echoes of Incarceration Screening and Discussion December 11th, 2014 7-9pm Columbia University School of Social Work 1255 Amsterdam Ave Rm C05 Echoes of Incarceration is an award-winning documentary initiative produced by youth with incarcerated parents. The project explores the issue of
The recent verdict in the Eric Garner case spotlights longstanding failures in what Attorney General Eric Holder has called “the sense of trust that must exist between law enforcement and the communities they are charged to serve and protect.” The
The Human Rights Project at the Urban Justice Center is proud to present Open Season– an evening of multimedia art and conversation about our country’s culture of confinement. What are the societal conditions that led to the creation of our
The Justice Forum: – Paradigms for Justice: Beyond Punishment – Race and Justice- Past, Present and Future To see the video CLICK HERE About The Justice Forum Issues of mass incarceration and justice are complex and cut across many systems,... READ MORE
The Justice Forum – Paradigms for Justice: Beyond Punishment For those who can’t attend in person, the event will be livestreaming here: http://new.livestream.com/accounts/10817708/beyondpunishment There is a growing consensus across the country about the devastating consequences of mass incarceration and criminal justice policy.
Panel discussion highlighting the many intersections of race, militarized policing, and structural state violence faced by communities in Palestine and Ferguson. Introductory remarks provided by: President Debora Spar, Barnard College Moderated by: Katherine Franke: Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law; Director,
Dr. Fania Davis will return to Columbia University Dec 3rd to speak at The Justice Forum as well meet with educators from across New York City to discuss the impact and implementation of restorative justice in schools. Dr. Davis is... READ MORE
