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Gun Possession in Chicago: What the Headlines Don't Tell You

When:
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Where:
Lincoln Hall- LM104; Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and online
375 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL  60611
Additional Info:
Category:
Symposium
Registration is required
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The Children and Family Justice Center is pleased to cosponsor Bluhm Legal Clinic&#39;s inaugural Race and Lawyering in the 21st Century symposium, to be online and at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Lincoln Hall.<br /><br />While Chicago&#39;s gun violence is a recurring topic of conversation, the fantastic speakers joining the panels concerning gun possession, criminal system responses, and violence prevention have unique perspectives to share.<br /><br />In person and online attendance options are available; registration is required. The in-person option is limited to Lincoln Hall’s 50% capacity. Panelists will be socially distanced; all other attendees will be required to wear a mask. In-person attendees must attest to being fully vaccinated or obtain a negative test within the previous 48 hours. CLE credits and social work CEUs are free of charge.<br /><br />Panels:<br />12:15 PM - 1:15 PM<br />A Peek into Possession: Why People Carry Guns<br /><br />1:25 PM - 2:35 PM<br />From Bad to Worse: Chicago’s Response to Gun Possession<br /><br />2:35 PM - 3:35 PM<br />Progress Towards Peace: Sustainable Approaches to Reduce Gun Violence