Racial Justice Townhall: Part IV
APPA held its first Racial Justice Town Hall meeting in August 2020 followed by sessions in May and August 2021. During these meetings, of sorts, probation and parole leaders spoke frankly about the issue of racism in America, and more specifically about the impact of racial inequities in the justice system. Back by popular demand, the conversation continues in Atlanta. APPA’s Diversity Committee will host this iteration and discuss matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how community corrections professionals, the individuals they serve, and the community as a whole is impacted by issues of inequality; then they will present ideas and solutions to minimize the negative impact of racism in our field. Join the session and realize the importance to confront this issue. As always, the goal is to create a better society for all for generations to come!
As a Chief Probation and Parole Officer and as a Regional Administrator for the Virginia Department of Corrections, Hodges promoted strategic and innovative risk management, offender programming, and comprehensive and robust processes for reintegration success.
Prior to this role, he served as the Executive Director and Member of the Oregon Board of Parole. He spent 12 years working for the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice where he oversaw a variety of specialized units.
