Unlock the Power of CJCCs: Enhancing Your County's Justice System
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Uniting key stakeholders from government, criminal justice and the community, Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils (CJCC) offer an effective way to improve your local justice system. Learn the essential elements of establishing and strengthening CJCCs, the driving force behind successful criminal justice efforts in leading counties. Whether you're looking to create a CJCC from scratch or enhance an existing one, discover the invaluable insights needed to make your county's justice system more efficient, fair and just.
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Speakers
Jerry L. Evans
Tiana Glenna
Thomas Eberly
Mandy Potapenko
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