The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs

The Department of Legal Affairs, Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys announces the following sub-committee telephone conference meetings and the in-person Council meeting which all persons are invited to attend.

Subcommittee on Improving Foster Care and Family Issues

DATE AND TIME: November 6, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

PLACE: Toll Free Dial-in Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 5591694127

Subcommittee on Improving Educational Outcomes

DATE AND TIME: November 8, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

PLACE: Toll Free Dial-in Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 5591694127

Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Meeting

PLACE: Monument Police Athletic League, Inc., 3450 Monument Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32225

DATE AND TIME: November 9, 2007, 12:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (Public Hearing)

DATE AND TIME: November 9, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (General Meeting)

Subcommittee on Improving Economic Outcomes

DATE AND TIME: November 13, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Toll Free Dial-in Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 5591694127

Subcommittee on Improving Health Status

DATE AND TIME: November 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Toll Free Dial-in Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 5591694127

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including postsecondary levels, and health issues.

A copy of the meeting agenda may be obtained by contacting: Fredrica Doctor, Research and Training Specialist, Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs at [phone].

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the Bureau at least 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting the Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, contact the Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs at [phone].