Moving Forward After Rockefeller: Panel Discussion on the Impacts of the Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms Wednesday, November 18th 2009 4:00 PM -- 6:00 PM
New York, NY
Howard Josepher, Exponents
Cheri O'Donoghue, FREE!
Corrine Carey, New York Civil Liberties Union
Simone-Marie L. Meeks, New York Academy of Medicine
Moderated by gabriel sayegh, Drug Policy Alliance
In 1973, New York State and the entire country witnessed some of the harshest drug laws ever written in the U.S. with the inception of the Rockefeller Drug Laws. This year, after 35+ years of organizing and advocacy to repeal the laws, successful and long-awaited reforms have been made. This two-hour panel discussion will offer insights from community, advocacy, legal, and health leaders on the impacts of the Rockefeller Drug Law reforms in our local communities. Panelists will discuss impacts of the reforms on family life, the legal system, and health and human services, as well as new challenges and next steps. Join us for a vibrant discussion followed by community Q&A. RSVP required.
