4th Annual RJI Conference

N.Y. judge spurs talk of community court programs
Community-based courts can help reduce homicides, discourage repeat offenders and bring down the costs associated with incarceration, a New York City judge told a crowd of nearly 500 Tuesday at Marquette University. Judge Alex Calabrese, who presides over a world-renowned neighborhood court in Brooklyn, shared his experience at a conference hosted by Marquette University Law School.

Story appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 14, 2007

Milwaukee's Top Brass, Residents Discuss City's Crime
If violent crime is going to stop in Milwaukee, the entire community is going to have to be willing to make it happen. That's the message coming out of the Restorative Justice Initiative Conference, sponsored Tuesday by the Marquette University Law School.

Story appeared on WISN.com, Nov. 13, 2007

Leaders Brainstorm Anti-Violence at Forum
More than 450 attended sessions at Marquette University Tuesday about making the city's streets safer. Church leaders, politicians, school officials, police officers, prosecutors and judges took part, along with residents of Milwaukee's high-crime neighborhoods.

Story appeared on WTMJ4.com, Nov. 14, 2007

City Crime Conference At Marquette University
Police officers, judges and teachers were among those who attended a conference at Marquette University, targeting city crime. Hundreds turned out for the event on Tuesday, even hearing from a panel of teenagers who are successfully resisting the temptations of gang life.

Story appeared on myfoxmilwaukee.com, Nov. 13, 2007

Restorative Justice Conference
Combating violence and gang activity in Milwaukee through the building of new relationships and the coordination of resources will be the topic of Marquette University Law School's Restorative Justice Initiative's 4th annual conference: Milwaukee Safe Streets Initiative: Transforming Community and Building Relationships.

Event listing appeared on OnMilwaukee.com, Nov. 13, 2007