Senator Kevin Thomas to Hold Criminal Justice Reform Roundtable

(Garden City, NY) – Senator Kevin Thomas is hosting a panel discussion focused on finding a path toward criminal justice reform in New York. CNN’s Van Jones, an outspoken voice for criminal justice reform, is one of the panelists for this topical, one-hour conversation at Hofstra University.

Event organizer New York United for Justice (NYUJ) is seeking an overhaul of the parole system and the elimination of cash bail. 

WHO:
Senator Kevin Thomas (D-Levittown)

Van Jones, CNN host/contributor, criminal justice reform activist

Topeka K. Sam, Senior Advisor, New Yorkers United for Justice

Lauren Krisai, Sr. Policy Analyst, Coalition for Public Safety

Khail Cumberbatch, Chief Strategist, New Yorkers United for Justice (moderator)

WHEN:
Friday, March 1, 2019, 9-10am (roundtable discussion)

Media availability to follow

WHERE:
Hofstra University

Multi-Purpose Room at Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center

Hempstead, NY 11550