Drawing from his experiences as a prosecutor and as a Black man, Rahsaan Hall, Director of the ACLU of Massachusetts Racial Justice Program, discussed how Massachusetts can foster a more effective criminal justice system during a January 27, 2016 forum hosted by the Boston Foundation. Watch his remarks below.
Other panelists included Michael Lawlor, Under Secretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning, State of Connecticut; David F. Capeless, District Attorney, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; Greg Torres, President, MassINC; and Dr. Ana Yáñez-Correa, Program Officer for Criminal Justice, Public Welfare Foundation.
How can Massachusetts foster criminal justice reform?
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