2019 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference 

Virginia State University is hosting the second annual

Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference:

Improving Outcomes

VSU is partnering with multiple organizations this year for sponsorship and support of the RED conference. Sponsors include VSU Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, Virginia Department of Corrections, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, the Virginia Juvenile Justice Association and the City of Petersburg VJCCCA Program.

In 2018, the Disproportionate Minorities Conference was revived with the support of VSU and its sponsors. This year's conference progresses from DMC to RED and with a theme of Improving Outcomes. The conference will focus on the exploration of solutions to address equity issues within the criminal justice system, education system, and the community.

The event will be held October 31 and November 1 at the Virginia State University Campus. Lunch will be provided both days. Cost of registration is $60 for the two-day event. If additional information is needed, Frances Brown is the Conference Chair and Tammy Blackwell Lee is the Registration Chair.

Conference Speakers include:

Valerie Boykin, Director Virginia DJJ

Harold Clarke, Director Virginia DOC

Paul Elam, MPHI Chief Strategy Officer

Antionette Irving, Sheriff City of Richmond

 

We hope you will join VSU and its sponsors for this important event.

 

Register Now!