The League of Women Voters of Vermont sponsors an annual Discussion Series in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library and invites guest speakers to share their insights as they discuss issues impacting our community.
Each of the four presentations is recorded and a link can be accessed on our website.
NOVEMBER 2020 — HOW THE POLICE GOT MILITARIZED: A GLOBAL STORY
Amit Prakash Middlebury College
JANUARY 2021 — POLICING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Brian Peete Montpelier Chief of Police, A.J. Ruben Disability Rights Vermont, Karim Chapman Vermont Psychiatric Survivors. Moderator: Madeline Motta, League of Women Voters.
FEBRUARY 2021 — RACIAL DISPARITIES IN POLICING & JUVENILE JUSTICE
Dr. Stephanie Seguino University of Vermont, Rebecca Turner Appellate Attorney; Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Advisory Panel, Sara Grace Chittenden County State’s Attorney. Moderator: Anna Saxman, League of Women Voters.
MARCH 2021 — POLICING AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Dr. Etan Nasreddin-Longo Fair & Impartial Policing and Community Affairs for the Vermont State Police and Vermont’s Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel. Jay Diaz ACLU of Vermont, Robyn Freedner-Maguire Mental Health First for BTV. Moderator: Tom McCone, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, retired.
