6th Annual Crime, Justice and Equity Conference – April 28, 2023 – Taylorsville Campus 10am to 3pm
6th Annual Crime, Justice and Equity Conference
Friday, April 28, 2023
Taylorsville Campus, Student Center, 2nd Floor
Rooms 217, 221, and 207
Free and Open to the Public
SCHEDULE
(Based on USA Mountain Time)
10:00am – 3:00pm
10:00am-10:10am – Welcoming and Introduction – Dr. Anthony J. Nocella II
10:10-11:15am – Session One – Room
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10:10-11:15am – Session One – Room
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1. Title: The Effects of Police Brutality Regarding POC
Jesus Loya-Rodriguez
Biography: Jesus Loya-Rodriguez is a student at Salt Lake Community College majoring is psychology. Jesus hopes to achieve in getting a bachelors in psychology at the University of Utah and a masters in psychology, hopefully at University of California, Santa Barbara. Jesus grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, but has lived in Califonia for five years; he came back for high school and undergraduate school. Jesus enjoys spending his free time building new connections/relationships wih people, indulging in the performing arts, and going to social events: concerts.
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2. Title: Why Do We Need Policing?
Kimberly Judith Campos Gill
Biography: Kimberly Judith Campos Gill is a student at Salt Lake Community College majoring in Law Enforcement. Kimberly wants to get her general education requirements at Salt Lake Community College, then transfer to a university and get her bachelors degree. Kimberly lived in Utah all of her life, but she will move out and live in California in the future. Kimberly is a high school student still, but she will graduate this year in class of 2023. Kimberly loves to do art and write some songs in her free-time.
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11:15am – 11:20am – Break
11:20pm – 12:25pm Session One – Room
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1. Title: The Lack of Trust Between the Police and Citizens in the U.S.
Jack Nicklaus Tovey
Biography: Jack Nicklaus Tovey is a student at Salt Lake Community College majoring in animation. After Salt Lake Community College, Jack is contemplating transferring to a four year university to advance his knowledge and skills in animation. Jack grew up in West Jordan, Utah and went to West Jordan High School. Jack in his free time likes to draw and spend time with his friends and family.
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2. Title: The Media Causing Mental Health Conditions Within The Police Force To Rise In The
United States After The Killing Of George Floyd
Grace Smyth
Biography: Grace Smyth is a 20-year-old Salt Lake Community College student majoring in general studies. Grace hopes to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a to-be-determined university in sports journalism.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Evanston, IL, until she was four years old
when she moved to Park City, UT. Grace moved to California for a year during second grade, but
after that, her family moved back to Park City permanently. In Grace’s free time, she likes to
spend time with family, watch TV whenever she can, go shopping with friends, watch Chicago
sports teams, and snuggle with her three-year-old chocolate lab, Scout.
Abstract: Police officers are not just protectors of crime; they are human, which means they have mental
health conditions and issues like the general public. The media plays a big part in how they
perceive police officers to the public. After the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, the media
told the story of how law enforcement agencies across the United States would use their power to
overpower an unarmed individual. Due to the media, law enforcement morale was down at the
time because if the police officers did a task wrong or problematic, the media would have a field
day ripping the agency apart. Then if police officers are not able to do their job, it causes them to
isolate themselves from coworkers and family. Isolating themselves can cause various mental
health conditions like depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, etcetera. Even traumatic and stressful
situations in the field can cause officers to have post-traumatic stress disorder. Mental health
conditions can then affect how police officers perform their everyday jobs.
3. Title: The Problem of Human Trafficking In The United States
Ashley Tiftikchyan
Biography: Ashley Tiftikchyan is a student at Salt Lake Community College. She is majoring in
Biology. Ashley is hoping to pursue a degree at University of California, Santa Barbara for
zoology. She was born in Salt Lake City and lives with her family in Murray. Ashley has two
younger brothers and her parents, she also has three dogs. Ashley in her free time likes to make
ceramic art, go on walks, hangout with friends, go to concerts, and enjoys listening to music any
chance she gets
Abstract: Human trafficking is the exploitation for commercial sex or forced labor through force,
fraud, or coercion is known as human trafficking. Regardless of whether force, fraud, or coercion
was used, any person under the age of 18 who engages in commercial sex is considered a victim
of human trafficking. Human trafficking is the 21st-century’s fastest-growing criminal industry,
estimated to be worth $150 billion and second only to drugs in terms of organized crime.
California, Florida, and New York are three states that are particularly susceptible to human
trafficking because of things like: proximity to international borders, a lot of ports and airports, a
lot of immigrants, and big economies with industries that attract forced labor are all factors.
4. Title: The Problem of the U.S. Prison System and the Racial Divide that it Fuels
Joey F. Kush
Biography: Joey F. Kush is a student at Salt Lake Community College majoring in business. Joey is hoping to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Utah. He is from Sacramento California, and moved to Utah 2 years ago due to his Dad’s job office being here in Utah. Joey is currently doing school full-time and is also working a part-time job. In his freetime he likes to play drums, read novels and manga, thrift, and play videogames.
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5. Title: The Problem of Unfair Care Quality in the United States Healthcare System
Haley Bryant
Biography: Haley Bryant is a student at Salt Lake Comminuty College majoring in Pre-Medical Health Sciences. Haley is hoping to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Weber State University in Respiratory Therapy. She is from Sandy, Utah. Haley in her free time likes to study biology, watch pro-gamers on YouTube, try new TV dramas, shop online, and spend time with her younger brother Nathan.
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11:20pm – 12:25pm Session Two – Room
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12:20pm to 12:40pm – Room
Lunch – Pizza and there will be Vegan Options and Soda and Juice (For Free)
12:40pm to 12:50 – Awards – Room 1-030
Recognizing the Outstanding Criminal Justice Awards for Spring 2023
Chairpeople – Stephanie Hoffman, Cecile Delozier, and Anthony J. Nocella II
1. Outstanding Health and Wellbeing Achievement Award –
2. Outstanding Rise Up Achievement Award –
3. Outstanding Inclusivity and Equity Achievement Award –
4. Outstanding Service Achievement Award –
5. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award –
Keynote 12:50pm to 1:25pm – Room
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1:25pm – 1:30pm – Break
1:25pm -2:40pm – Session Three – Room
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1:25pm -2:40pm – Session Three – Room
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2:40pm – 2:45pm – Closing Comments
