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The Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System was created by the Connecticut state legislature in 2000 (Public Act 00-154). The stated purpose of that act was "to establish a commission dedicated to eliminating racial and ethnic disparity in the criminal justice system." The Commission's membership and charge are set out in section 51-10c of the Connecticut General Statutes.
The Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System sponsored a one-day conference on December 17, 2012, at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). The featured speaker was Marc Mauer, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project. Established in 1986, The Sentencing Project works for a fair and effective U.S. criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing policy, addressing unjust racial disparities and practices, and advocating for alternatives to incarceration. The agenda for the day may be found here, and a summary highlighting the day's discussions here.
To learn more about the Commission's work please read its most recent Annual Report.
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