Criminal Justice in the 21st Century Conference

The Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development at the St. John's Law School is sponsoring a timely event regarding criminal "justice" in the 21st century.  The event will be held Friday, April 5th, 2013 at St. John's School of Law in Queens, New York.  The Conference Information is below:
 

Criminal Justice in the 21st Century: The Challenge to Protect Individual Freedoms, Civil Rights, and Our Safety

Hosts:

Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development
The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development

Co-Sponsors

• Society of American Law Teachers (SALT)
• Asian American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF)
• New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)
• Latino Justice/PRLDEF

Date, Friday, April 5, 2013

Time, 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location, St. John's School of Law
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439

Description:

Criminal justice in the 21st Century confronts a combination of novel and familiar challenges. New technology and new legislation purport to redefine individual rights, such as the right to privacy or the right to bear arms, in the name of greater public safety. While the past decade boasted a record low number of reported crimes, prosecutorial and police power continues to expand. These issues raise a question of whether there is any legal, constitutionally sanctioned manner to balance individual rights and safety concerns.

This symposium provides a balanced discussion about pertinent 21st Century criminal justice issues. It weighs broader societal interests, such as safety and public order, against individual interests, including civil rights and civil liberties, privacy and autonomy. This symposium confronts these difficult issues with an open, informed perspective that fosters dialogue with an end towards positing practical and effective solutions.

Symposium Themes Include:

• The impact of technology on individual rights, such as privacy and government regulation
• The constitutionality of current police practices, particularly in NYC, with respect to racial profiling
• The legal realities for juveniles in the criminal justice system
• Evaluation and analysis of recent federal and New York State responses to proposed gun safety measures and reforms
• Exploration of contemporary issues facing prisons

Featured Speakers Include:

• Sen. Eric Adams, New York State Senator, 20th Senate District (Brooklyn)
• Hon. Harold Baer, Jr., United States District Judge, Southern District of New York
• Juan Cartagena, President, Latino Justice/PRLDEF
• Hon. Sterling Johnson, Jr., United States District Judge, Eastern District of New York
• Sen. Jeffrey D. Klein, Temporary President and IDC Coalition Leader, 34th Senate District (Bronx)
• Donna Lieberman, Executive Director, New York Civil Liberties Union

Continuing Legal Education (CLE):
The full-day symposium qualifies for 7 non-transitional CLE credit hours (1 ethics and 6 practice credits). No partial credit will be awarded. The CLE fee is $175. Hardship tuition reduction is available. To receive CLE credit, please complete the CLE Payment Form and return it as directed on the form.

Registration:
There is no fee to attend the symposium, but registration is required. Please complete and submit the online registration form.

More Information:
Ms. Jordan K. Hummel '13
Symposium Editor
Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development
jordan.hummelJCRED@gmail.com
(718) 990-6074