Watch it Here: Human Rights Commissions in NYS Webinar - Aired March 31, 2022

CommUnity
  • Home
  • In the News
  • About Us
  • Past Webinars
  • Resources & Reports
  • More
    • Home
    • In the News
    • About Us
    • Past Webinars
    • Resources & Reports
CommUnity
  • Home
  • In the News
  • About Us
  • Past Webinars
  • Resources & Reports

Watch the Our Past Webinars

Human Rights Commissions (HRCs) in New York State: An Opportunity for Oneida County?, March 31, 2022

New York State has 22 active Human Rights Commissions (HRCs), though none currently in Oneida County. This panel, featuring three people heavily involved in human rights work and intimately familiar with HRCs, discusses human rights law in New York State, the important role of HRCs in their communities, and the structure and function of their respective HRCs.

Town Hall on Racial Equity and Police Reform, February 11, 2021

 What is police reform all about in the Mohawk Valley?  Members of the College-Community Partnership for Racial Justice present the results of a local public opinion survey on criminal justice as well as reforms that have worked well in other communities during a televised Town Hall meeting.  The program, "Town Hall on Racial Equity and Police Reform," was broadcast on Utica CBS channel 5 on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. 

"What is Systemic, or Institutional Racism?"

September 30, 2020. Historical roots, international examples and the current American experience of racism. What forms does it take?  The damage done to families, public health, and education. How to restore community wellness in affected neighborhoods.

  • Presentation: Anthony Baird, Utica College
  • Presentation: Mark Montgomery, SUNY Poly
  • Response: Todd Franklin, Hamilton College
  • Response: Ronni Tichenor, SUNY Poly 

"Why is Diversity not Enough? Training & Best Practices for Police Reform"

 October 7, 2020. The undoubted need for more diversity in criminal justice agencies at all levels.  The way in which organizational culture and role-identity can override the positive effects of diversity. How to re-form criminal justice agencies using values of accountability and inclusion. 

  • Presentation:  Troy Little, MVCC 
  • Response: Musco Millner, Utica College
  • Response: Frank Anechiarico, Hamilton College

"Understanding the Use of Force"

October 14, 2020. Legal standards in New York State, training, interpretations in community, stop/question/frisk, de-escalation and traffic stops, alternative best practices. 

  • Presentation: Mark Polkosnik, Herkimer College
  • Presentation: Steve Lockwood, Plaintiff’s Attorney 
  • Presentation: Bernard Hyman, Utica College
  • Moderator: Gbemende Johnson, Hamilton College

"Justice in the Process"

October 21, 2020.  Operations of the courts. Plea bargaining as it affects marginalized populations.  Restorative justice as an alternative.

 

  • Presentation: Patrick Johnson, Save Our Street
  • Presentation: Scott McNamara, Oneida County DA
  • Moderator: Ronni Tichenor, SUNY Poly


"Correctional Policy and Re-entry"

October 28, 2020. The sixth discussion in the Racial Justice and Criminal Justice Reform in Oneida & Herkimer Counties covers issues around county jail and probation, the state of education in jail, and best practices to help imprisoned people prepare to re-integrate themselves into society.

  • Presentation: Doran Larson, Hamilton College
  • Response: Courtney Muhammad, prison ministry
  • Response: Lee Carr, Re-entry initiative 
  • Moderator: Tony Colón, MVVC Board of Trustees 

"How are We Handling Domestic Violence and Mental Health Interventions?"

November 4, 2020. What is the criminal justice system's response to domestic violence and mental health emergencies? How are these calls typically handled? What alternatives to the criminal justice system are there for these sensitive and complex issues? 

  • Moderator: Frank Anechiarico, Hamilton College
  • Panelist: Ralph Eannace, Utica City Court
  • Panelist; Catherine Berryman, Hamilton College
  • Panelist: Kevin Lewis, Mental Health Professional 

"Interview with Police Officials on Law Enforcement Reform"

November 11, 2020.  In this installment of the webinar series on Police Reform and Racial Justice, the chiefs of the three largest police agencies in Oneida County will explain the reform process mandated by Governor Cuomo and answer questions submitted by webinar participants. 

  • Moderator: Frank Fowler, former Syracuse Chief of Police
  • Moderator: Musco Millner, former NYS Police & Director of Campus Safety, Utica College
  • Panelist: Kevin Beach, Rome Chief of Police
  • Panelist: Robert Maciol, Oneida County Sheriff
  • Panelist, Mark Williams, Utica Chief of Police


Copyright © 2022 College-Community Partnership for Racial Justice - All Rights Reserved.