Although VA has seen some movement over the past couple of years as it pertains to the law, it still has a long way to go. Come join us as we collectively continue our discussion concerning how CTTT-RVA can dismantle racism using the law. 

During this meeting we will continue to discuss the the following..

1. External Advocacy and Outreach - If there are policies that need to be created, changed, or removed how do we increase awareness in all communities?

2. Organizational Outreach - How do we create partnerships with organizations like the NAACP and the ACLU who have been leaders in justice reform for decades in VA. 

3.  Keeping a Scoreboard - Keeping track of polices and what needs to be done to truly make them just and equitable.

4. Advocacy Tools - Defining and setting up tools that helps us and others advocate for policy change.   

Below are links to articles and information that will be helpful to the discussion.

Reading

• https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/2020-Commission-Report---Inequity-and-Inequality-in-Virginia-Law.pdf

• https://justiceforwardva.com/2021-priorities

• https://www.virginiamercury.com/2020/11/11/every-criminal-justice-reform-that-passed-in-virginia-after-george-floyds-death/

Videos.

If you have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting, please let us know. Looking foward to this conversation. 

Tina Slaughter and Frank Moseley
CTTT-RVA Reparations Co-Conveners