Symposium on Racial Justice Act
Touro University California, 1310 Club Drive, Mare Island, Vallejo, CA 94592
The TUC Public Health Program’s Health Equity and Criminal Justice (HECJ) Concentration is hosting an impactful symposium on Sunday, September 22, 2024, to discuss the California Racial Justice Act (CRJA) and its role in combating racial disparities within the criminal justice system. The symposium will gather legal experts, public health professionals, and community advocates to discuss this significant law that prohibits the state from seeking or obtaining a criminal conviction or sentence based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.
The TUC Public Health Program’s HECJ Concentration’s mission is to prepare public health and healthcare professionals to respond to this crisis by examining ways in which systemic racism and discrimination fuel justice involvement and evaluating collateral consequences and criminal legal policies at the local, Tribal, state, and federal levels.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (PDT)
- Location: Farragut Inn Ballroom, Touro University California, 1310 Club Drive, Mare Island, Vallejo, CA 94592
- Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Keynote Speaker:
- Assemblymember Ash Kalra, Representing California’s 25th District CRJA Primary Author
Guest Speakers:
- Karina Alvarez, Racial Justice Attorney, Santa Clara County Public Defenders
- Ignacio Hernandez, Esq, Hernandez Strategy Group
- Elena D’Agustino, Public Defender, Solano County
- Hon. Daniel Healy, Solano County Superior Court 2
Key Discussions and Insights:
- The importance of the CRJA for public health by addressing systemic racism and discrimination within the criminal justice system.
- Address disparities in sentencing to reduce harm and trauma in marginalized communities.
- Discuss how the CRJA can improve mental health outcomes, reduce stress, and enhance access to resources and services.
- Promote the creation of a more equitable and healthier society through the implementation of the CRJA.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required and space is limited. Interested attendees can register using the Eventbrite link. Certificates of completion will be provided to all attendees, and updates on the availability of CEUs, CMEs, and CLEs will be announced.