This is the 2008 organizational meeting of the Council. 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 ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

The Department of Legal Affairs, Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: February 22, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Gulf Coast Community College Conference Room, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401. Telephone conference capability will be provided for those who cannot attend. The dial in number is 1(888)808-6959 and the Conference Code is 0131521068.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is the 2008 organizational meeting of the Council. 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: Michael Coard via telephone at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

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].