HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaiʻi residents have an unparallel opportunity to access debates and discussions that directly impact our way of life in our state. The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s Committee on Equality and Access to the Courts (CEAC) and the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center are presenting the Equitable and Sustainable Futures Speaker Series for the general public to attend. This unique series includes five public programs that run through May. These events are designed to bring together people involved in the justice system to discuss important issues and work toward positive change. The goal is to improve the law, policies and systems that help keep the public safe and well. The Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Civic Education Committee also sponsors the series. This is the second event in this series, Resources and Operations: Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Hawaiʻi’s Justice System; and it will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19 from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., via Zoom. This panel discussion will explore how Hawaiʻi’s justice system can better use resources and develop programs to improve public safety and well-being. The panelists will talk about overcoming challenges like politics and funding to make the system more efficient, fair and sustainable. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The event offers some interesting discussions with Hawaii's legal leaders 1. Learn about justice reform in Hawaiʻi: Understand the challenges and opportunities in Hawaiʻi’s justice system, especially when it comes to using resources wisely and making the system more sustainable. You’ll learn how the system can improve to better help the community. 2. Engage with experts: Hear from professionals like Salmah Y. Rizvi, Executive Director of the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, and Steve Alm, Prosecuting Attorney for Honolulu. They’ll share their knowledge on civil rights, legal issues, and new ideas for making positive changes. 3. Discover new solutions: Find out about creative solutions for problems in the justice system, like using trauma-informed care and creating new programs that help reduce incarceration and improve the lives of at-risk youth. 4. Build connections: This event is a great chance to meet people from different parts of Hawaiʻi’s justice system. Whether you’re a student, advocate, or professional, you’ll get the chance to make connections and share ideas on how to create a fairer system. 5. Help make positive change: By attending, you’ll be part of a group working to improve Hawaiʻi’s justice system. You’ll learn ways to support changes that can help the future of the system and the well-being of everyone in Hawaiʻi. Panelists include: Steven S. Alm, Prosecuting Attorney, City & County of Honolulu. Mark Kawika Patterson, Administrator of the Hawaiʻi Youth Correctional Facility. Keke Walker, Reimagining Public Safety in Hawaiʻi Coalition. Liam Chinn, Reimagining Public Safety in Hawaiʻi Coalition. Click here to register. Click here for more information. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 The event will be moderated by Salmah Rizvi, the Executive Director of the ACLU of Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Civic Education Committee also sponsors the series. ...read more read less