5 September 2017

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Supreme Court of Missouri’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Fairness is scheduled to hold its next public feedback session next week in Kansas City to gain the public’s input into Missouri’s juvenile justice system.

The public is invited to attend this session, which will focus on:

• Listening to ideas, experiences or recommendations from the public; and
• Examining strategies from community members about the juvenile justice system and ways Missouri courts can best meet the needs of our youth.

The commission also will share its progress in addressing currently identified issues and the ongoing process for future changes.

All community members interested in providing feedback about Missouri’s juvenile justice system are welcome to attend the Kansas City session from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Paseo Academy, 4747 Flora Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64110.
 
The commission is planning a future event for Cape Girardeau.

For more information, please contact Beth Riggert at (573) 751-4144.