Problems in the county jail system uncovered in a two-year study by the Los Angeles County League of Women Voters Board will be presented in a free public forum Thurs., Jan. 6, 9:30 a.m., at the Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena.
Panelists are Dr. Ronda Hampton, clinical psychologist; Esther Lim, ACLU jails project coordinator; and Michael Gennaco, office of independent review. Robbie Davis, a past president of LWVPA and board member of the state League, will moderate.
In describing the overall conditions and procedures in the county jail, panelists will address such questions as what happens when women are arrested or released at night and what your rights or those of your loved ones are when detained.
Following the morning forum, League members will participate in a consensus process on eight questions about how to improve the system through rehabilitation, probation, work furlough and other policies for low-risk offenders. When the results of the consensus process across the county are completed, the League will take a position on what needs to be done and advocate for change in the county jail system.
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that does not support candidates, but does take stands on issues after thorough study and a consensus process.
Reservations are required for lunch. (No reservations is necessary for those who do not want lunch.) The cost of lunch is $20 including tax, tip and parking. The number for lunch reservations and questions is 626-798-0965.
