“On Wednesday, July 28th and Thursday, July 29th, experts from around the country, including prosecutors, community advocates, and academic specialists gathered at John Jay for an innovative”Communities and Justice Conference: Partnerships & Challenges for the 21st Century” sponsored in partnership by the New York County District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, and Jeremy Travis, President, John Jay College. The conference focused on addressing national trends in prosecution, crime prevention, and criminal justice strategies. During the opening remarks, District Attorney Vance, Scott Stringer, and Jeremy Travis were joined by Mayor Bloomberg. Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly also served as a keynote speaker…”