A Safe and Just Future: Transforming Pretrial Justice in NYC

Join us for a timely convening of city and civic leaders as we examine the efforts needed to create safety and justice in New York City.
About this Event

As the City works to close Rikers Island and transition to a smaller, borough-based J*il system, emerging developments and momentum are bringing renewed attention to how that commitment moves forward.

Join John Jay College's Future of Public Safety Initiative for a series of conversations highlighting the City's effort to reform pretrial justice and close Rikers.

Program (located in the Moot Court on John Jay College's campus):

9:00 - 9:30am: Registration and Breakfast

9:30am: Program Begins

Welcome Remarks — President Karol V. Mason, John Jay College

Panel 1 — Creating a Safe & Just Pretrial System

Panel 2 —Cultural Change in Carceral Settings

Closing Remarks

Luncheon Reception

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This event is sponsored by John Jay College's Future of Public Safety Initiative with support from Safe+Just NYC Fund and The Tow Foundation.

John Jay College educates fierce advocates for justice, a calling that demands robust debate, rigorous inquiry and respectful dissent. Consistent with this commitment, we support academic freedom and convene conversations reflecting multiple perspectives. The views expressed at events held at John Jay belong to the speaker(s) and do not represent the opinion of the College.