List of Participants
August 17, 2023
We have just updated our website again. We have included a list of participating organizations and families.
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ANNUAL
Symposium
EVENT 2023
40,000 square feet of convention space, filling up fast. Reserve your place now.
INTRODUCTION
KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR GRAND EVENT
This event is created to facilitate productive discussion among law enforcement, advocates, victims' families, and citizens regarding the criminal justice system. This event is constructed on the premise that everyone should be involved from the youngest citizen to the oldest citizen.
- FREE Admission to the public
- Major agencies & senior personnel with policing, criminal investigations, prosecution, and corrections
- Families & advocates of some of the most notorious unsolved murders and missing person cases in the River Valley in the last 40 years
- Crime Scene 360 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be on hand
- Many respected speakers well known in their field of expertise
- Oklahoma Blood Institute will be taking blood donations all day during the event.
Remember Every Victim & Missing Person
Event Organizer
WHERE IS THE EVENT :
Fort Smith Convention Center
55 S. 7th St
Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72901
WHEN IS THE EVENT :
Saturday, September 9th.
9 am - 4 pm
EVENT SPEAKERS
SOME OF OUR EVENT SPEAKERS
Here is a list of speakers for the 2023 Equal Justice Symposium.
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WHY ATTEND OUR EVENT?
Our event is an opportunity for the public to meet law enforcement and learn about the many advocacy programs as well as a chance to meet crime victims' families of unsolved cases and authors of true crime.
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IN PERSON NETWORKING
You will be able to speak with and interact with professionals in the criminal justice system. Also, authors, podcasters, experts on the legal system, victims and victims’ family members.
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BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
Break-out sessions will include specific topics that you will be able to learn from including but not limited to Narcan demonstrations, do’s and don’ts of social media, gun safety, and much more.
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Concessions Available
During this event, a concession stand will be available for drinks and snacks. This will not be connected to the Luncheon.
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INSPIRE OPEN DISCUSSION
We hope that new perspectives and ideas can be achieved for the families and law enforcement from some of our unsolved cases.
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TOP SPEAKERS
We are gathering great speakers on topics such as Unsolved Crimes, Freedom of Infomation Act (FOIA), Laura’s Card, Victim’s Rights, Elder Abuse, Coroner’s Role, and many more.
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ADVOCACY GROUPS
There will be several advocacy groups available including but not limited to the following: Comprehensive Juvenile Services, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center, Area Agency on Aging, and many more.
SCHEDULE DETAILS
INFORMATION OF EVENT SCHEDULE !
There is a tentative schedule for our speakers.
Sept. 9th
Saturday
9 AM
til 4 PM
From 9:00 to 9:20
Welcome and Opening Ceremony
Welcome and Opening Ceremony
9:05 AM: REVAMP will welcome everyone to the Equal Justice Symposium. She then will introduce Fort Smith Mayor George McGill. Then we will have an invocation by Lee Prince from Southpointe Church. Afterward, Patti Rush, President of REVAMP, will introduce members of the organization and talk about its founding and mission.Â
From 9:30 to 10:20
Freedom of Information / Crime Scene 360
Freedom of Information / Crime Scene 360
9:30 AM: Joey McCutchen will talk about the Freedom of Information Act and the importance of transparency in government.
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10 AM: Crime Scene 360 will talk about the UALR program and its involvement with VR technology.Â
From 10:30 to 11:20
Coroner / Chaos Divers
Kenneth Hobbs / Chaos Divers
10:30 AM: Sebastian County Coroner, Kenneth Hobbs will discuss the roles of the coroner to investigations.
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11 AM: Chaos Divers will be talking about finding missing loved ones and how they got started.
From 11:30 to 11:50
Laura Abbot
Laura Abbott
11:30 AM: Laura Abbot will talk about her experiences and how she was able to help others with Laura's Card.
From Noon to 1 PM
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker: George Jared
George will be speaking about the West Memphis 3.
OUR PARTNERS
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
We would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for their generosity toward this event. If you would like to become a sponsor please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
RECENT UPDATES
LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION
Check back here to get the latest news and updates on the Symposium.
New Speakers Added
August 13, 2023
We have just added Jo Ellison from Channel 5. She will be speaking on the 5 News series UnNatural State of Crime.
Also, David Clark of Little Rock will be speaking about his mother, Patsy Clark, who has been missing since 1987.
GET IN TOUCH
CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
We welcome all questions and comments. Please use the form on this page to submit your questions or comments.
EVENT VENUE :
Fort Smith Convention Center
TIME :
9 AM to 4 PM
LOCATION ADDRESS :
55 S. 7th Street Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
