Department of Legal Affairs, Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys; ;

 

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 a public meeting which all persons are invited to attend.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, August 30, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: Broward Community College, North Campus, Student Life Conference Room, Building 46, Room 152, 1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard, Coconut Creek, FL 33066

There will be four Council sub-committee meetings being held on the same date.  The times and locations are as follows:

Subcommittee on Improving Economic Outcomes

DATE AND TIME: August 30, 2007, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Student Life Conference Room, Building 46, Room 143

Subcommittee on Improving Educational Outcomes

DATE AND TIME: August 30, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Provost’s Suite, Building 49, Room 207

Subcommittee on Improving Foster Care and Families Issues

DATE AND TIME: August 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

PLACE: Provost’s Suite, Building 49, Room 216

Subcommittee on Improving Health Status: August 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Student Affairs Conference Room, Building 46, Room 221

Full Council Meeting

DATE AND TIME: August 30, 2007, 4:00 p.m.; followed by a Public Hearing

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:  This is the monthly meeting of this Council, created by Section 16.615, Florida Statutes. 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, Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs at [phone], or [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].