West Hartford University to Host Symposium on Criminal Justice Reform

WEST HARTFORD, CT – The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) will hold “Breaking the Mold:” A Symposium on Criminal Justice Reform on Friday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event will take place in the Crystal Room on the University’s West Hartford campus, located at 1678 Asylum Ave, according to a release.

The symposium, which showcases the role of restorative justice in the reform movement, will include an introduction to USJ’s new Criminal Justice/Restorative Justice program. The half day will also consist of speakers, panel discussions and question-and-answer sessions.

Among the day’s speakers are:

• Emily Galvin from the Bronx Defenders
• Chris Pisciotta, Attorney-in-Charge at Legal Aid Society, Staten Island bureau
• Diane Sierpina, Directive of Justice Initiatives at the Tow Foundation.
• Tracey Robinson, Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in Manchester and assistant visiting instructor at the University of Saint Joseph

Registration for the event is required, but there is no fee to attend. Registration can be handled online.

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