Criminal justice advocates call for changes in Pennsylvania

Criminal justice advocates call for changes in Pennsylvania

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over 500 criminal justice advocates, court officials and state departments attended an annual conference in State College to discuss issues in the criminal justice system and ways to address them. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Conference held its annual two-day Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Conference, and in attendance was the largest gathering of advocates since the confere…

2025 CJAB Conference Highlights Innovation and Collaboration in Pennsylvania's Justice System

STATE COLLEGE, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) marked the opening of its 2025 Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Conference in State College, drawing a record-breaking attendance of over 530 criminal justice and behavioral health professionals. The two-day event, themed “From Crisis to Collaboration: Building Resilient Justice Systems,” showcased innovative strategies to address challenges facing the Commonwe…