Addressing racism through criminal justice reform is topic April 18
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will host a forum on addressing racism through criminal justice reform at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, at 30486 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Lewes. The forum is free and open to the public.
Susan Goekler, UUSD Social and Environmental Justice Committee chair, said, “The war on drugs, mass incarceration, the bail bond system, fines and fees that continue accruing, unequal sentencing, probation rules that send people back to prison for minor infractions, profiling, etc. All these issues are parts of the U.S. criminal (in)justice system that have sustained racial disparities by disproportionally affecting minorities and those with less income. They contribute to keeping us a divided society. At this forum, speakers with Delaware-specific knowledge will discuss the situation here, and opportunities to influence legislative and structural changes. This forum is for anyone who cares about justice, equity and racism, and wants to learn how they can make a difference.”
Partnering groups for the forum include Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, the Smart Justice/Clean Slate initiative and the Campaign to End Debtor’s Prison.
UUSD is a welcoming and progressive spiritual community with a faith rooted in love and justice. Its mission is to nurture spiritual growth, embrace diversity, work for justice and strive for a loving world. For more information, email SocialJustice@uussd.org or go to uussd.org.
