When | Where | How | Who

 Current and future sessions will be annouced below.

Spring 2023 session:

Religious and Cultural Competence*

Religious Freedom, Rights, and the Justice Systems

Description: Prof. SpearIt and Prof. Souaiaia will lead a 60-minute colloquium focusing on how cultural and religious issues impact criminal cases from arrest to post-conviction. The program is intended to help legal practitioners, especially criminal defense and plaintiff’s attorneys, evaluate claims of infringement on religious freedom, and understand the post-conviction and civil claims frequently filed by religious incarcerated persons. Information presented in this session will focus on Islam and Muslims, but information can be adapted and applied to individuals adhering to other cultures and religions.

When, Where, How: 4/26/2023; 12:30-2:00 pm, room 1100 UCC; in-person and online (link will be sent to those registered in advance.