Monday, November 30, 2015

White House to Host Convening on Incarceration and Poverty


WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, December 3, the White House and the Department of Justice will host a convening with federal and state-wide officials, advocates and academics to discuss criminal justice system practices, such as fees and fines imposed by local jurisdictions and fixed money bail, that contribute to the cycle of poverty and create significant barriers to reentry. This event builds on the steps the Administration has taken to address the vicious cycle of poverty and incarceration that traps many Americans and weakens too many communities, and the President’s continued commitment to criminal justice reform. 

The convening will be live streamed on www.whitehouse.gov/live.

Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary

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