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Wednesday, August 23

Children are this nation’s most important resource. In order to learn more about some of the complex problems involving children growing up today, the ABA Criminal Justice Section’s Juvenile Justice Committee recently sponsored “From Truancy to Zero Tolerance: The Changing Border of Education and Juvenile Justice.” The program, held on Aug. 23 in Washington, D.C., featured ABA President Karen J. Mathis as moderator.

Expert panelists presented information on a truancy intervention program, and addressed zero tolerance, special education and disability rights vis-à-vis delinquency, and alternative remedies to court referrals.

Program:

Victor Streib, professor, Ohio Northern University, introduction of Karen Mathis
Karen Mathis, ABA president, moderator
Susan Gaertner, Ramsey County Attorney, St. Paul, Minn.
Kenneth Seeley, president, National Center for School Engagement, Denver
Robert Schwartz, executive director, Juvenile Law Center, Philadelphia
Joseph Tulman, professor, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, Washington, D.C.
Barbara Flicker, consultant, Los Angeles