This month’s spotlighted member is Paul Cassell who formerly served as the U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Utah in 2002. In November 2007, he resigned his judgeship to return full time to the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah to teach, write, and litigate on issues relating to crime victims’ rights and criminal justice reform.

Centering Justice
Event Summary: Second Chances: Navigating Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities
On April 22, 2025, leaders of the Council on Criminal Justice Centering Justice initiative—Khalil Cumberbatch and Marc Levin—led a panel of experts in a discussion about second chance policies, which aim to offer individuals involved in the criminal justice system an opportunity to rebuild their lives and contribute to society.