On September 9, the Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy (VPOPP) is hosting a panel that highlights bipartisan cooperation on criminal justice legislation. Participants include Tennessee State Representative Bob Freeman (District 56, Nashville), Tennessee State Senator Kerry Roberts (District 23, Springfield) and Heather Meshell (Principal, Ampersand Advocacy). Topics include Representative Freeman and Senator Roberts’ previous work on criminal justice issues, remaining obstacles to bipartisanship, and what lessons Tennessee may offer other states wrestling with similar divisions.
“At a moment when bipartisanship can feel like a relic, we hope this conversation will shed light on where common ground still exists — and how to expand it,” said Alissa Marque Heydari, VPOPP Director and Research Professor at Vanderbilt Law.
The event takes place on September 9 at 12:10 p.m. CT in Flynn Auditorium at Vanderbilt Law School. Fill out the event RSVP form to secure a seat. Lunch will be provided to the first 40 registrants.
About the Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy
The Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy (VPOPP) is a nonpartisan network of prosecutors, researchers, students, and other stakeholders dedicated to improving individual and collective outcomes in the criminal justice system. The Project supports communities that traditionally have been overlooked by national policy centers. Through trainings, research, conferences, and technical assistance, VPOPP engages criminal justice leaders, particularly prosecutors in the South, to develop and implement policies and programs that reduce unnecessary incarceration and promote public safety.
VPOPP is housed in Vanderbilt Law’s Criminal Justice Program and collaborates closely with highly experienced and respected Vanderbilt Law faculty members affiliated with the program.