RSVP — Discussing Diversion in Cook County, June 27, 3-5 pm
At the “Getting Smarter on Crime: Discussing Diversion in Cook County Criminal Justice” forum, the Chicago Reader‘s Mick Dumke will moderate a panel discussion among public safety leaders about recent successes and future opportunities to improve Cook County’s criminal justice process. It will emphasize the ways Cook County can divert defendants out of the criminal justice system safely and cost-effectively.
Presenters & Panelists will include several key public safety stakeholders:
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
Honorable Paul Biebel, Jr: Presiding Judge of the Cook County Criminal Division
Shauna Boliker: 1st Assistant State’s Attorney, Cook County
Laura Brookes: Director of Policy, TASC Illinois
David Olson, PhD: Professor of Criminal Justice, Loyola University
Patrick Reardon: First Assistant Public Defender, Cook County
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Sponsored by Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice.
Co-sponsored by:
Roosevelt University’s Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy
Location: Roosevelt University’s Congress Lounge on the 2nd floor at 430 S Michigan Ave. Due to construction, the Grant Park Parking Garage is likely most convenient to Roosevelt University.
The forum is free, and 1.5 hours of continuing legal education credit will be given. Space is limited, so RSVP below!