A Voice for the People, Featuring San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins

Wed, Feb 4 • 6:00 PM

Commonwealth Club

About this event

Join us for an insightful conversation featuring San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins alongside formerly incarcerated community members. The discussion focuses on the critical influence prosecutors have on justice and legislative reform. The event will explore accountability, compassion, and the essential leadership of prosecutors in creating a more equitable justice system. With an emphasis on lived experiences, the program seeks to elevate discussions on what meaningful reform looks like in practice.

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