JAMPACT's Think Tank Committee Presents:
Violence in Jamaica: Investigating Root causes and Economic Impact
At the root of many of Jamaica’s issues is its violence problem. JAMPACT is hosting a panel discussion
on April 6th to look at various root causes, among which include the social and cultural influences
to which Jamaica’s youth are exposed, as well as effects of immigration.
The panel discussion will include a brief description of the historical roots of the prevalence of
Jamaica’s violence problem, and will focus on various social programs and initiatives in place to
address the issue.
Venue: John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 1311N, North Building
445 W. 59th St. & 10th Ave.
Subway: 1, 9, A, B, D to 59th Street & Columbus Circle
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Start time: 6pm
For more information: 212.459.4390 or jampact@jampact.org
Panel speakers
Donald Robotham
CUNY Professor and expert on public policy and violence in Jamaica
Carmeta Albarus
Advocate for deportees and a witness in the Lee Malvo Case
Christopher Charles
Researcher and expert on garrison politics and gangs.
Oral Khan Click here for presentation.
Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Policy Research and Evaluation
Jamaica’s Ministry of National Security
Moderated By
Maureen Denton
Coordinator, Research Committee of Jamaica
