Feb 5 – Guest Speaker Judge Simone Levine

Please join us as we welcome Judge Simon Levine of Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

Judge Simone Levine, who presides over Section A of Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, is focusing on a trauma-informed approach to justice, one that centers empathy, safety and trust.

WDSU Investigates got an exclusive look inside her courtroom, where traditional practices are being reimagined to better serve victims, defendants, and the community at large.

One of the most visible changes is the courtroom’s dedicated victim room, a private, quiet space where survivors can participate in proceedings without being forced to sit among the general audience.

“So this is so important as victims can feel the degree of safety,” Judge Levine explained. “Testifying is even more traumatic sometimes than the crime itself.”

We meet in the Choir Room of Connect Church, 1110 Kabel Drive, Algiers, from 6-8 pm.  The doors open at 6 pm, and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your friends and neighbors.

NEWS FLASH!!

Beginning April 13, we will meet on the second Monday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the 4th District Headquarters on 3320 Wall Blvd, Algiers.