Join a timely convening of city and civic leaders examining the efforts needed to create safety and justice in New York City.
As the City works to close Rikers Island and transition to a smaller, borough-based jail system, emerging developments and momentum are bringing renewed attention to how that commitment moves forward. This convening brings together voices shaping that path to share insights, confront challenges, and explore the decisions and developments that will chart what comes next.
The program includes opening remarks from John Jay College President Karol V. Mason; updates from the Mayor's Office on the latest developments and status of efforts to close Rikers; and interactive conversations among journalists, advocates, and civic leaders. The day will close with a lunch reception.
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Confirmed speakers include:
- Dana Kaplan, Rikers Czar, NYC Mayor’s Office
- Stanley Richards, Commissioner, NYC Department of Corrections
- Judge Jonathan Lippman, Chair, Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform
- Darren Mack and Sarita Daftary, Co-Directors, Freedom Agenda
- Rob deLeon, President and CEO, Fortune Society
- Jonathan McLean, CEO, CASES
This event is by John Jay College’s Future of Public Safety Initiative with generous support from Safe & Just NYC Fund, the Ford Foundation and the Tow Foundation.
John Jay College educates fierce advocates for justice, a calling that demands robust debate, rigorous inquiry & respectful dissent. Consistent with this commitment, we support academic freedom & convene conversations reflecting multiple perspectives. The views expressed at events held at John Jay belong to the speaker(s) & do not represent the opinion of the college.
