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Stop by the free sealing, expungement workshop

By AustinTalks | April 13, 2022

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13 at the Westside Justice Center, 601 S. California Ave. Free fingerprinting services to obtain rap sheets will be available to the first 50 people.

Community

West Side faith leaders demand funding of state’s witness protection program

By AustinTalks | March 16, 2022

The group, led by the Leaders Network, backs Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposal to allocate $20 million for the witness protection program, which has gone unfunded for years.

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Criminal justice forum held Thursday night

By AustinTalks | February 11, 2021

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will hold a virtual forum on criminal justice at 7 p.m. Feb. 11. The panel will include state Rep. La Shawn Ford.

Austin

West Siders will meet again to discuss creating community court in Austin

By AustinTalks | August 26, 2018

Cook County Commissioner will host the meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison St. Please RSVP by email or phone.

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Austin residents attend restorative justice forum, voice concerns over local resources

By Xueer Zhang | September 27, 2017

The forum, held at BUILD’s headquarter last weekend, addressed the healing practices that require community involvement to accomplish repair and re-entry for ex-offenders.

Chicago Police Department

Austin residents, police and elected officials had ‘real talk’ about community justice

By Xueer Zhang | August 9, 2017

Last weekend’s discussion, hosted by state Rep. Camille Lilly and Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx, addressed public concerns about the criminal justice system and community policing.

criminal justice

Stop by the Community Justice Center West Office Wednesday

By AustinTalks | July 11, 2017

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx invites the public to an open house celebrating the office’s seventh anniversary. The event will be held at 4 West Chicago Ave. in Oak Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12.

News

Summit offers solutions for criminal justice reform

By T.J. Kremer III | April 20, 2015

State Rep. La Shawn Ford organized the event, which brought together ex-offenders, officials, lawyers and concerned citizens.

Community

Attend restoring justice summit Saturday

By AustinTalks | April 6, 2015

The event, sponsored by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, the Wiley Resource Center and John Marshall Law School, will be held April 11.

Community

Juvenile justice workshop held tonight

By AustinTalks | August 11, 2014

The free event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library, 5416 W. Race St.

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