Chambana Sun

The Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force met Wednesday to discuss restorative justice practices.

"The Champaign County Board seeks to take positive steps to address the issue of racial disparity in the jail population and in the criminal justice system more broadly. The Racial Justice Task Force will report its findings, including a list of recommended actions and means for implementation, as well as further research to address the issues of racial disparity, to the Champaign County Board."

Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the county:

Champaign County

Racial Justice Task Force

Restorative Justice Subcommittee

Wednesday September 14, 2016 11am-12pm

Café Kopi Downtown Champaign

109 N. Walnut St.

Agenda

I. Review the Community Justice Task force recommendation around RJ

II. What are existing RJ practices/programs in Champaign County?

III. How can Restorative Justice Practices group support the work of the other groups?

IV. How can RJ help reduce the racial disparities in Champaign County Justice system?