Committees are the lifeblood of the Criminal Justice Section. They offer members the best opportunity for direct involvement in Section activities. Committee members work together to organize many of the Section's CLE offerings, develop books and publications, and prepare policy resolutions and supporting background reports that become the basis for the American Bar Association policies to initiate changes in criminal justice law and policy. In addition, attendance at committee meetings is an excellent way to exchange information with colleagues regarding the latest developments facing criminal justice practice issues.

Criminal Justice Section Committees are grouped into six Divisions. The Criminal Justice Section is continuing its committee reorganization which has resulted in more than doubling the number of options for members to get involved in committee activities. 

We encourage you to join Section committees. Section members; enroll in our committees online!

Visit specific committee pages (see box on the right) for committee updates and contact information of committee chair(s).

Committee Goals for 2008-2009

Committee Leadership, 2008-2009

Call to Action for Juvenile Justice

Section Annual Report (2007-08)

Resources from Committees

Juvenile Justice: Juvenile Justice Newsletter

Material from the Juvenile Justice Town Hall Meeting

Re-Entry and Collateral Consequences:

Re-Entry and Collateral Consequences Newsletter

White Collar Crime:

White Collar Crime Newsletter (Aug. 2008)

Town Hall Meeting on the Status of White Collar Crime (Audio)

Highlights of White Collar Crime 2008 National Institute (photos, audio, materials)

Cyber Crime:

Top Ten Tips to Protect Kids From Online Predators (Also In Spanish) [Audio News Release: English / Spanish]

Tips to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Judicial Function:

Innocence Projects Reports and Websites

Criminal Jury Instructions for State Courts

Recent State Supreme Court Developments Concerning Crawford v. Washington

Materials on Collateral Consequences of Conviction

Victims: Victims in the U.S. Criminal Justice System.

 

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Committee Descriptions for 2008-2009 Equal Justice Division Juvenile Justice Military Justice Problems of the Elderly Race and Racism in the Criminal Justice System Victims Women in Criminal Justice Correction and Sentencing Division ADR & Restorative Justice Corrections Diversion Re-entry & Collateral Consequences Sentencing Specialized Practice Division Appellate and Habeas Amicus Practice Cyber Crime Homeland Security Immigration International Professional Development Division Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Rules of Criminal Procedure, Evidence & Police Practice Defense Function Ethics, Gideon and Professionalism Innocence (Sub) Committee Judicial Function Past Chairs Function Prosecution Function Science, Technology and Forensics Communication, Membership & Services Division Book Board Communications, Awards and Membership Criminal Justice Magazine Editorial Board Criminal Practice Management/Solo & Small Firm Law Student Activities Policy and Legislation White Collar Crime Division White Collar Crime Criminal Justice Standards Committee Criminal Justice Standards