Hosted by: Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, Sr. (D-Los Angeles), Chair
Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay)
City of Seaside
Blue Ribbon Task Force for the Prevention of Youth Violence
The media and members of the public are invited to attend this FREE public informational hearing to listen to local experts, advocates, and youth about how Central Coast boys and men of color are affected by the criminal and juvenile justice systems and their intersection with education and healthcare services. This event is part of a statewide initiative of the Committee to learn about how communities are working to improve the lives of boys and men of color.
No RSVP required.
For questions about the hearing, please contact Erica Parker at erica.parker@asm.ca.gov or 831-649-2832.

----- HEARING AGENDA (Please note: Panelists subject to change) -----
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Welcome Remarks: Assemblymember Mark Stone
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3:00 PM
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Panel I: Criminal and Juvenile Justice:
Judge Marla Anderson, Superior Court of Monterey County
Representative, Transitions for Recovery and Reentry Program
Jennifer Davenport, Attorney, Public Defender’s Office
Ted Black, Activities Coordinator, Seaside Youth Resource Center
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3:10 PM
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Panel II: Education:
PK Diffenbaugh, Superintendent, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Jennie Burciaga, Executive Director, Restorative Justice Partners, Inc.
Regina Mason, Co-Founder, The Village Project
Representative, NAACP Youth Council
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3:42 PM
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Panel III: Healthcare:
Francine Rodd,Executive Director, First 5 Monterey County
Elsa Jimenez, Director, Monterey County Health Department
Mel Mason, Clinical Director, The Village Project
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4:14 PM
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Public Comments/Q&A:
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4:40 PM
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Closing Remarks: Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, Sr.
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4:55 PM
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