Rewriting the Sentence II Summit
October 16, 2023 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
October 17, 2023 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Summit Partners
The Rewriting the Sentence II Summit, presented by the Center for Justice and Human Dignity, is the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed Rewriting the Sentence summit of 2019, hosted by The Aleph Institute at Columbia University Law School. The Summit will continue to raise awareness and promote the expanded use of alternatives to incarceration, with a special focus on how trauma impacts the criminal legal system.
Please join us at this two-day, dedicated peer-to-peer learning forum where judges, prosecutors, correctional leaders, and other legal system decision-makers will convene to confront the complex challenges of incarceration and its harmful consequences and encourage meaningful change by fostering the adoption of alternative sentencing programs and a more effective approach to safety and justice.
The Summit will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, sessions, interactive roundtables, and discussions, and will be well-attended by a diverse representation of judicial, prosecutorial, pretrial, probation, and other legal officials from federal, state and local jurisdictions.
This gathering will act as a space for meaningful exchanges between leaders and practitioners already steeped in the alternatives-to-imprisonment landscape, for those curious to engage further on ATI implementation, and for those open to learning about what ATI programs are currently in use. We hope to galvanize individuals departing from this Summit to become change-agents for these alternatives in their respective jurisdictions and communities.
The Summit will include a virtual interactive session with currently incarcerated people and provide expert insights on issues such as trauma-informed care, behavioral science, and implicit bias.
This program is approved for MCLE credit for California, New York (newly admitted and experienced attorneys), and Pennsylvania. An attendance certificate will be issued for all other jurisdictions for the attorney to self-apply for credit. If you have any questions about CLE credits, please email [email protected].
If you are interested in attending the Summit and do not have the means to cover the registration fee, please contact [email protected] to inquire about possible accommodations.
Travel and Accommodation Information:
Please click on the following links to book at our Summit rates. Arc hotel rates are valid until September 29th.
Arc Hotel: Booking Link – Arc Hotel
Hotel Hive: Center for Justice and Human Dignity Booking Link- Hotel Hive
River Inn: Center for Justice and Human Dignity Booking Link- River Inn
Additional Hotels:
2019 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-828-2600
.1 Mile to Summit
2650 Virginia Ave
Washington, DC, NW
844-617-1972
.6 Mile to Summit
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We need to prove going forward what I know in my bones is the truth, which is, these [alternative sentences] work, just as they worked in the states. And they put a human face on a criminal justice system that, for the last 25-30 years, is so desperately in need of a little humanity.
I have gained so much from the presentations and met people who I hope to bring to Oregon to help boost our efforts. …I have talked about additional ways to engage and pull other players into the Institute. Please know how inspired I am from the two days that fed my soul.
Yes, as a judge who handles approximately 1,000 federal sentencings per year, it has given me some ‘out-of-the-box’ ideas on how to approach sentencings.
We are challenged day in and day out to give voice for those who otherwise have no voice. Maybe they can’t tell their story – so then we have to pick it up and tell their story. This summit has just produced a framework for us that will enable us to better tell their stories.
Reform efforts such as those discussed at the summit can provide prosecutors and judges with greater flexibility and more tools to address the facts of individual cases with greater flexibility and more tools to address the facts of individual cases and defendants, seeking to serve the twin goals of punishment and deterrence while also serving society’s compelling interest in the rehabilitation of individuals.
I thought the summit was worthwhile for any Judge that sits on a criminal calendar. Each session was very thought-provoking and I will share the information with the other judges in my court. Thank you and those at the Institute for being great hosts.
I appreciate the invitation to the conference and, more importantly, appreciate that you had it.
Very impressive. I have reviewed countless alternatives during my years on the bench. This is one that is realistic.
The ASKS summit was an important step in our country’s journey towards reducing both crime and incarceration. The bipartisan nature of the event drives home that both left and right see the need to work together now to reform our criminal justice system.
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