Understanding Our Communities: What the Data Says
- 12 presenters
- 4 panels
- 63 attendees
- 55 community organizations and agencies represented
- 2 moderators
The Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), in partnership with the Charleston Forum and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, hosted a one-day event focused on community issues. The event highlighted local data on education and youth support, housing and food insecurity, medical and behavioral healthcare, and crime and gun violence. With a long-term vision of promoting data-driven decision making and strengthening collaboration, the initiative aims to create a more fair, just, and equitable criminal justice system.
When, Where, and Cost
The event was held on April 18, 2023, from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. in Mount Pleasant.
Printed Material
Agenda and Materials
Opening remarks by Rabbi Yossi Refson, Chabad of Charleston Center for Jewish Life
Tonya M. Matthews, PhD, International African American Museum (IAAM)
Gun Violence & Criminal Justice panel:
- Dr. Ashley Hink, MUSC, MPH [Handout]
- Kristy Danford, MPA, Charleston Forum
Ice Breaker: Dr. Mervin Jenkins, EdD, Life Thru Music
Food & Housing Panel:
- Jennifer DeWitt, Lowcountry Food Bank [Handout]
- Craig Logan, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Facilitated table discussions
LUNCH
Education & Youth Support panel:
- John Read, MBA, Read Partners LLC
- Keith Smalls, My Communitys Mentor Group & MUSC
Behavioral & Medical Healthcare panel:
- Jennifer Brush, LPC, CPM, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC)
- Thomas Lewis, MD, MUSC Institute of Psychiatry
- Greg Barabell, MD, Clear Bell Solutions, SC Office of Rural Health
Facilitated table discussions
Closing & call to action: Ellen Steinberg, JD, Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
Moderators:
Jason Bruder, Captain, Charleston Police Department
Ellen Steinberg, JD, Director, Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)