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What an honor to be named to the Council on Criminal Justice’s Women’s Justice Commission chaired by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. I started my legal career helping to defend domestic violence survivors charged with crimes, hoping to ensure fairness and justice when their abuse was related to their arrest. I’m grateful to now have an opportunity to learn and contribute to this effort to build safety and justice for ALL women across the country who are in our criminal justice and incarceration systems. Thank you to CCJ President Adam Gelb and Commission Director Stephanie Akhter for their tremendous leadership. Onward!
Today CCJ launched the Women’s Justice Commission. The national, nonpartisan panel is led by Loretta Lynch, who championed women’s issues as U.S. Attorney General, and features a diverse array of other leaders as well as First Lady of Oklahoma Sarah Stitt, who serves as Senior Adviser. The Commission will document and raise awareness of the unique challenges facing women in the justice system and produce recommendations for evidence-based reforms to advance safety, health, and justice. Meet the commissioners: https://lnkd.in/gnWt7jsh The launch comes as gaps between women and men have narrowed on some key criminal justice measures. Women are now just as likely to be victims of violent crime. They now account for more than one quarter of adult arrests. The rate of women’s jail incarceration has been edging up; the men’s rate has been going down. Said Lynch: “We can and must do better to reduce the flow of women into the justice system, help them maintain relationships with children and families during incarceration, and provide the support they need to thrive after release.” Commission Director Stephanie Akhter said the 16 commissioners and team of advisers have “the experience, expertise, and passion needed to create tangible, evidence-based solutions to the unique challenges faced by women in our criminal justice system. Building off the efforts of others who came before us,” she added, “we will produce a roadmap to not only improve the lives of women and strengthen families, but also prevent crime and break intergenerational cycles of victimization and incarceration.” At its inaugural meeting in NYC today, the Commission released reports that highlight key trends and paint a statistical portrait of justice-involved women, establishing a foundation for future work. Explore the research: https://lnkd.in/gzxZ_FuD CCJ is grateful to those supporting the Women’s Justice Commission: Ford Foundation, George Kaiser Family Foundation, the Joan Ganz Cooney & Holly Peterson Fund, The Just Trust, Ms. Foundation for Women, the Navigation Fund, the NFL, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Southern Company Foundation, and the Tow Foundation, as well as John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and other CCJ general operating contributors. Courtney Bryan Norma Cumpian Nancy Gertner Leticia Longoria-Navarro Chris Mathias Anne Precythe Emily J. Salisbury Dr. Topeka K. Sam Brenda Smith Jillian Snider Carolyn Sufrin Whitney Westerfield Pamela Winn
We’re lucky to have you involved! You’re such a tremendous leader and thinker.
Congrats Courtney Bryan. Your leadership is very valued.
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Congrats Courtney!!!
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