Reforming Prosecution in the Age of Mass Incarceration

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“Honolulu has the opportunity to lead the nation in developing innovative approaches to criminal prosecution. We look forward to discussion between different jurisdictions. This will be a conversation of consequence.” – Mark Mattice, Executive Director of the Judiciary History Center

In partnership with the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, UH’s Better Tomorrow Speaker Series is hosting a live, online conversation on the importance of prosecutorial reform. The program will feature San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm, federal public defender Minda Yamaga. Camille Nelson, Dean of the William S. Richardson School of Law, will moderate.

Reforming Prosecution in the Age of Mass Incarceration

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Speakers: San Francisco’s District Attorney Chesa Boudin, Honolulu’s Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm, UH law school dean Camille Nelson, and federal public defender Minda Yamaga.

Sponsors: Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Kamehameha Schools, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Social Sciences, Scholars Strategy Network, and the William S. Richardson School of Law.