Houston, Texas is a microcosm of national trends in criminal justice. In one of the most diverse cities in the country, institutional stakeholders are seeking to address tensions between police and their communities, manage the intersection of immigration enforcement and the criminal justice system, reduce local jail populations, and reform prosecutions. Meanwhile, the Houston community grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
What is the path forward for creating a justice system that works for all who call Houston home? The Atlantic gathered elected officials and community leaders for a wide ranging conversation on the state of justice in Houston.
Alex Bunin, Chief Public Defender, Harris County
Teresa May, Director, Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department
Kim Ogg, District Attorney, Harris County
Loretta Ray, Case Manager and Supervisor, Salvation Army of Houston
Judge Brock Thomas, Harris County Responsive Interventions for Change Docket
With Ron Brownstein, Senior Editor, The Atlantic
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