Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Established in 2017, the Midwestern Legislative Conference Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is exploring a range of issues, including sentencing reform; strategies to reduce recidivism; the role and use of specialty courts; alternatives to incarceration; police and community relations; victims’ rights; and more. Legislators from 11 Midwestern states and four Canadian provinces serve on the MLC Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.
The CSG Midwest staff liaison to the committee is Mitch Arvidson.
Committee Resources
Past Committee Meetings and Events
Reducing Jail and Pretrial Incarceration Populations and the Impacts of Illinois’ Cannabis Legalization
Hosted by the MLC Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
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Balancing Criminal Justice and Public Health in the Time of COVID-19
Hosted by the MLC Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee
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Transforming the Midwest Labor Force: Improving Employment Opportunities and Outcomes for Ex-Offenders
Hosted by the MLC Economic Development Committee and the MLC Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
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