Criminal Justice Talks & Events Archive

Marlon Peterson is a speaker, reform advocate, and founder of The Precedential Group who works on youth development, violence prevention, and justice reform. His TED Talk, “Am I Not Human? A Call for Criminal Justice Reform,”challenges audiences to rethink fairness and accountability.

Chesa Boudin is a criminal justice reform advocate and former San Francisco District Attorney. His conversation with SUNY Oswego students explored how policy, leadership, and civic engagement influence progress in the justice system.

Alec Karakatsanis, founder of Civil Rights Corps, engaged SUNY Oswego students in a discussion on civil rights, policy, and the role of advocacy in advancing justice and addressing inequality.

Forrest Stuart, Professor of Sociology at Stanford University, delivered an engaging talk on innovative approaches to public safety and the challenges facing modern policing. Drawing from his research, he introduced students to community-based strategies such as street corner mediation, emphasizing how relationships and trust can play a critical role in addressing conflict. The discussion encouraged students to connect theory to practice and consider how alternative approaches can shape the future of the criminal justice field.