Post by Anja Nieser on Sept 26, 2006 16:28:05 GMT -5
Who Gets the Death Penalty and Why: Race Matters
The John Jay College of Criminal Justice today released the following
advisory.
WHAT: The Death Penalty in Black and White Forum
David Kaczynski and Bill Babbitt, both death penalty opponents, will
discuss their personal stories which highlight the arbitrary nature of the
capital punishment in the United States.
Sponsored by the Center on Race, Crime and Justice
The Center on Race, Crime and Justice was established to explore the
issues of crime and justice in a diverse society.
WHO: David Kaczynski, Executive Director, New Yorkers Against the Death
Penalty. Mr. Kaczynski turned in his brother Ted Kaczynski who is serving
a life sentence for the "Unabomber" homicides.
Bill Babbitt, Board Member, Murder Victims' Families for Human Rights Mr.
Babbitt's mentally ill brother was executed in 1999.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 3 at 3:15 PM
WHERE: Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd Floor, North Hall John Jay College of
Criminal Justice 445 West 59th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues, New
York City
Admission is FREE
Established in 1964, John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City
University of New York is an international leader in educating for
justice.
It offers a rich liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to
upwards of 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 135
nations. In teaching and research, the College approaches justice as an
applied art in service to society and as an ongoing conversation about
fundamental human desires for fairness, equality and the rule of law.
CONTACT: Chris Godek or Doreen Vinas, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
media relations, 212-237-8645
(source: Ascribe News)
The John Jay College of Criminal Justice today released the following
advisory.
WHAT: The Death Penalty in Black and White Forum
David Kaczynski and Bill Babbitt, both death penalty opponents, will
discuss their personal stories which highlight the arbitrary nature of the
capital punishment in the United States.
Sponsored by the Center on Race, Crime and Justice
The Center on Race, Crime and Justice was established to explore the
issues of crime and justice in a diverse society.
WHO: David Kaczynski, Executive Director, New Yorkers Against the Death
Penalty. Mr. Kaczynski turned in his brother Ted Kaczynski who is serving
a life sentence for the "Unabomber" homicides.
Bill Babbitt, Board Member, Murder Victims' Families for Human Rights Mr.
Babbitt's mentally ill brother was executed in 1999.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 3 at 3:15 PM
WHERE: Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd Floor, North Hall John Jay College of
Criminal Justice 445 West 59th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues, New
York City
Admission is FREE
Established in 1964, John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City
University of New York is an international leader in educating for
justice.
It offers a rich liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to
upwards of 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 135
nations. In teaching and research, the College approaches justice as an
applied art in service to society and as an ongoing conversation about
fundamental human desires for fairness, equality and the rule of law.
CONTACT: Chris Godek or Doreen Vinas, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
media relations, 212-237-8645
(source: Ascribe News)