Tuesday, January 30, 2024
7 to 8:30pm
Beth Am Synagogue
2501 Eutaw Place (use Chauncey Avenue entrance)
Free parking is available to Beth Am visitors at two parking lots adjacent to the building (
see map)
As part of Jews United for Justice's Youth Justice Shabbat and Solidarity Week, Beth Am will host a panel discussion on key issues around juvenile justice in Maryland, including media narratives and the realities of public safety and youth crime in Maryland, the current state of Maryland's juvenile justice system, and efforts to prevent children from being automatically charged as adults in Maryland, among other legislative efforts. This event will be live-streamed on the
Beth Am Baltimore Facebook page, but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. We will not be able to take questions from those watching the live stream.
The discussion will include:
- Vinny Schiraldi, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
- Natasha M. Dartigue, Maryland Public Defender
- Gordon Pack, returning citizen and Parole Advocate, Incarcerated Children's Advocacy Network
- Willie Hamilton, member, Incarcerated Children's Advocacy Network
- Nate Balis, Director of the Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, Annie E. Casey Foundation (moderator)
Beth Am's Rabbi Daniel Burg and Rabbi Tyler Dratch will offer opening and closing remarks.
Co-Sponsors:
- Beth Am Synagogue
- Jews United for Justice
- Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
- Baltimore Jewish Cultural Chavurah
- Bolton Street Synagogue
- Chevrei Tzedek
- Chizuk Amuno Congregation
- Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation
- Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl
- Kol HaLev
- Repair the World
Email Evan Serpick, serpick@gmail.com, with any questions.
* L’Dor vaDor literally means "from generation to generation" in Hebrew and, in Jewish tradition, reflects the importance of passing on values and wisdom from one generation to the next.
