Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation to Host Criminal Justice Symposium -

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – According to the NAACP, African Americans now constitute nearly 1 million of the total 2.3 million incarcerated population, while only accounting for 13 percent of the population. These numbers are indicative of the need for further reforms. The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) is hosting a Criminal Justice Symposium to explore different policy initiatives that have been suggested and implemented, and discuss solutions to end the inequality. The ILBCF will be issuing its criminal justice report, which outlines the Black Caucus’ Criminal Justice agenda for this year’s General Assembly.

Below is a list of panelists and the issues they will be discussing:

Pretrial Administration and Bail Reform

· Attorney Sierra Senor-Moore

· State Representative Carol Ammons (D-Champaign/Urbana)

Sentencing

· Faith Coalition for the Common Good – Reginald Dale

· State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago)

Policing:

· Executive Director of Social Changes – Todd Belcore

· State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria)

The ILBCF Criminal Justice Symposium will be hosted at:

African American History Museum

1440 Monument Dr. Springfield IL 62702

Monday, May 22, 2017

5:45 PM-6:30 PM Reception

6:30 PM-8:00 PM Presentation

This event is also being co-sponsored by the following: Faith Coalistion for the Common Good/ CUJO, NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Kit it 200, Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Democratic Chairman’s Association, The Outlet, Alderman Doris Turner, Attorney Sierra Senor – Moore, State Senator Andy Manar, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs

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