THE COST OF CORRECTIONS:

Impact on our Communities, State Budget, and Public Safety

Since 1990, California’s prison population has increased by 73% and corrections spending has grown at nearly four times the rate of general spending as a whole. California also has the highest recidivism rate in the nation. Many are calling for reform for California’s criminal justice system. What reforms have been made, will they work, and are they enough?

Monday, October 26

7:00pm-9:00pm

Contra Costa College

Liberal Arts Building

Room 100

2600 Mission Bell Drive

San Pablo

Parking will be free in lots 4, 5, 6 and 7

A panel of experts will be on hand to share information and their thoughts. Most importantly, we want to hear from you. Join Assemblymember Skinner for this important community discussion. 

For more information or to RSVP, call (510) 286-1400

www.assembly.ca.gov/skinner

 From Assemblymember Nancy Skinner:

On Monday, October 26th, 7-9pm at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, my office will hold a forum "The Cost of Corrections: Impact on Our Communities, State Budget, and Public Safety" with Dr. Barry Krisberg, President of the National Council of Crime and Delinquency, Taalia Hasan, Executive Director of the West Contra Costa County Youth Services Bureau, Junious Williams, Jr., CEO of the Urban Strategies Council, and Dwayne Cooks with the CA Department of Corrections, Contra Costa County Parole Division.