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 committee meetings, full Council meeting, and public hearing which all persons are invited to attend.

DATE AND TIMES: August 8, 2008

Committee on Improving Foster Care and Families Issues

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Hallway Conference Room

Committee on Legislative Review

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Council Conference Room

Committee on Improving Educational Outcomes

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 NoonHallway Conference Room

Committee on Improving Health Status

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 NoonCouncil Conference Room

Committee on Improving Criminal Justice

12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.Hallway Conference Room

Committee on Improving Economic Outcomes

12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.Council Conference Room

Full Council Meeting

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Council Chambers

Public Hearing

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Council Chambers

PLACE: City of Miami Gardens City Hall, 1515 N. W. 167 Street, Suite 200, Miami Gardens, FL 33169, [phone]

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 at [phone] or at http://www.cssbmb.com.

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: 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].