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Criminal Justice Reform Conference
The criminal justice system is one of the pillars of democracy. In order for that system to function effectively, citizens must be confident that each step of the process is consistent with the Constitution’s promise of equality. Criminal laws in the United States, while intended to be neutral, are enforced in an extensively biased manner. Furthermore, the principal aims of criminal law—deterrence, incapacitation, retribution, and rehabilitation, are not effectively pursued under our traditional regime.
Change is necessary. Outdated modes of practice continue to plague our criminal justice system. Justice reform has only recently started gaining momentum and often lacks clarity. In a society that promotes an American Dream valuing equality, opportunity, and most of all freedom, reform is a moral imperative for American society. What began as purely intellectual curiosity, established what is now a first-of-its-kind conference at Penn State Law. The Criminal Justice Reform Conference, an entirely…
Event Name: Criminal Justice Reform Conference. Organization: UP - RSO - MULTCLTRL UNDERGRAD LAW ASSOC. Event Locator: 2024-AMRRHM. Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Penn Stater. Event/Venue Link (Map URL or Virtual Event Link): https://sites.psu.edu/justicereform/what/. 2b-Payment over $10,000? TRUE.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Being Believing Belonging Series
Event Name: Being Believing Belonging Series. Organization: UP - Dept - Ctr for Spiritual & Ethical, UP - Dept - Ctr for Sexual & Gender Div. UP - Dept - Gender Equity Center. Event Locator: 2024-AMRVZA.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UP: Pasquerilla/Eisenhower 104 Harshbarger.