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The Justice Reform Partnership Presents: Talk Justice Tuesday 2024
Talk Justice Tuesday is the annual virtual series that focuses on criminal and juvenile legal and legislative reform happening at the Georgia State Capitol.
(January 9, 2024) – The Justice Reform Partnership, a statewide coalition representing over 80 organizations working to advance criminal legal reform in Georgia, is excited to announce the 2024 Talk Justice Tuesday series. Talk Justice Tuesday is a state legislative series to discuss the issues and solutions that are important to communities impacted by criminal legal systems and identify strategies for moving forward. We’ll dive deep into specific criminal legal policy questions, and hear from community members, advocates, and lawmakers about opportunities for reform in 2024 and beyond. The event series is free, virtual and open to the public.
Our 2024 series includes what true safety can look like, highlighting evidence-based practices that are working well in our state and beyond, and providing alternatives and solutions to long-standing problems we’ve yet to tackle. Viewers will hear from advocates from across the state, those most directly-impacted by less than effective legislation, and ultimately, learn how to advance necessary reforms both at the State Capitol and in our own communities. These events are free, but registration is required. Our series includes:
Advocacy Training: Legislative Advocacy 101
Tuesday, January 16, 2023. 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join us to learn more about:
- An overview of the Georgia General Assembly and the legislative process
- How to effectively communicate with legislators
- How to find your local legislators
Register here for Advocacy Training: http://tinyurl.com/yc4cjnvp
Youth Justice: Ending JLWOP
Tuesday, January 23, 2023. 6:30pm-8:00pm
Georgia leads the nation for sentencing Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) and has seen a 100% increase since 2012. Join advocates to discuss what it will take to abolish this practice.
Register here for Youth Justice: Ending JLWOP: http://tinyurl.com/598692a7
Prison Conditions: Conditions of Confinement
Tuesday, February 6, 2024. 6:30pm-8:00pm
Our second in the Talk Justice Tuesday series, Prison Conditions, will focus on the ongoing crisis within Georgia’s prisons, as well as how everyday people can work to reduce harm for those inside.
Register here for Prison Conditions: Conditions of Confinement: http://tinyurl.com/4j23be34
Reentry: Overcoming Barriers
Tuesday, February 20, 2024. 6:30pm-8:00pm
Learn about the trials of those returning home and what many have had to do to overcome the barriers that have been set up.
Register here for Reentry: Overcoming Barriers: http://tinyurl.com/2trubvzr
Legislative Action: Last Call
Tuesday, March 12, 2024. 12pm-1pm
Pending Bills Need Your Help! Learn more about critical legislation still pending and how to support opportunities for reform in Georgia.
Register here for Legislative Action: Last Call: http://tinyurl.com/58zhjtt7
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The Justice Reform Partnership (JRP) is a collective of organizations and individuals interested in supporting criminal justice reform work in Georgia. We began as a grouping of just five organizations working on statewide advocacy during the legislative session and now represent over 80 organizations working to advance criminal legal reform in Georgia. To further criminal justice reform in Georgia, the JRP designates legislative priorities; executes the annual Justice Day at the Capitol; and conducts community engagement efforts across the state.
Learn more at: https://justicereformpartnership.org/
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