A Message from our President

Dawn Butler

As President of New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice (NYSMICJ), it is my pleasure to serve our members. My goal is to engage Criminal Justice Agencies around the state to join us in a non-partisan, education journey to improve the Criminal Justice System.

I welcome the members of NYSMICJ and thank you for being the best part of this organization. I would also like to invite professionals from the Criminal Justice field to join and take advantage of the great opportunities NYSMICJ has to offer.

Respectfully,

Dawn Butler

President

Leadership

About Us

NYSMICJ Mission Statement

The New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice is a Federally registered, tax exempted, non-partisan, non-profit service organization, organized to examine and act upon the improvements in the Criminal Justice System, to promote the general welfare, to increase the influence of minorities in the Criminal Justice System, and to coordinate efforts with all legitimate organizations whose purpose would include the promotion of justice within the general State, local, public & private sectors of the criminal justice system.

Goals and Objectives

Increase minority representation and participation as policy makers within the administration of justice, nationally, regionally, and locally;
Promote hiring, recruitment, promotion, and retention of minorities at all employable levels in Criminal Justice and in all areas;
Legislation and social policy formulation at the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of Government;
Encourage the education and professional development of its members;
Encourage and promote the upward mobility and career developments of its membership;
Vigorously support the philosophy of fair employment, fair treatment and equal opportunity for all;
Promote training conferences and seminars to support minorities and improve the knowledge and skills of the membership in their contribution toward the improvement of the correctional process; and
Support all efforts to improve the working relations and the visibility of Minorities in the field of Criminal Justice

New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice, Inc .

New York State Minorities in Corrections, Inc - Founded 1986

New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice, Inc - Name changed 1994

Our History Begins with our Founders:

Catherine Webb
Valerie Sullivan
Cecil Canton
Berthlynn Terry
Rosetta Burke
Hazel Lewis
Joseph Williams
Brigette Gladwin

Our History: 1986 - Today

Past Presidents

It is a truism that no organization can survive and sustain it's self on its own but it needs leaders that can foster a desire in its membership to carry out the mission of that organization. New York State Minorities in Correction/Criminal Justice present our presidents in their words and deeds over the years beginning with our founder.

Past Presidents Profiles