Juvenile Lifers in Maryland

Juvenile Lifers in Maryland

Friday, May 14, 2021 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

As this year's keynote speaker Chris Wilson experienced, many Maryland children have been sentenced to life in prison. What are the conditions for children who are sentenced to life? What are lawyers and advocates doing to modify life sentences and to improve the conditions for kids who received life sentences? How can you get involved?

Panelists:

• Nathaniel Foster, Maryland Parole Partnership
• Martina Hazelton, Lifer Family Support Network
• Sonia Kumar, ACLU of Maryland
• Chris Wilson, Author

Moderator:

• Stephanie Joseph, Maryland Office of the Public Defender