Crime and Punishment in Alabama: The Court System, The Prison System, and Alternatives to Incarceration

Presented at the Convention of the
League of Women Voters of Alabama
May 2, 2015
Auburn, AL


The League of Women Voters of Alabama (LWVAL) invited leaders in the Alabama criminal justice system to convene for a symposium at the league’s 2015 biennial convention. Two panels discussed current prison conditions in the state of Alabama, their cause, and the best course of action to bring about meaningful reform. The event was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn, AL on May 2, 2015. The public was invited to attend.