There are 7 article(s) tagged Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon:

• May 2023

  • Memphis police town hall addresses youth, crime, access, education

    The “Critical Conversations” in-person and livestreamed town hall series is just one of three new or renewed police efforts to reach the public. 

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2023

• March 2023

  • Advocate knows change is possible in Juvenile Court because she’s seen it

    Stephanie Hill, a “fierce” advocate for children and youth, sees the best in the children she works with and also believes it is our responsibility to do what we can to give them opportunities to succeed.

    By Jane Roberts March 20, 2023

• January 2023

  • Public forum pushes for solutions to juvenile crime

    “I’m committed for our police department to do what we can, not just to be reactive and responsible, but also to be proactive to keep children out of the hands of the justice system,” MPD Chief C.J. Davis said.

    By Alicia Davidson January 07, 2023

• October 2022

  • Two new leaders appointed to Shelby County Juvenile Court

    Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon has appointed Stephen Bush, a former Shelby County Public Defender, to serve as the court’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Sugarmon also tapped a Chief of Strategy & Innovation.

    By Julia Baker October 18, 2022

  • Mulroy, Sugarmon host work session to discuss solutions to juvenile crime

    The group discussed “best practices” including implementing blended sentencing, restorative justice programs and rehabilitative programs. 

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    By Julia Baker October 06, 2022

  • Mulroy, Sugarmon to host Youth Crime Working Session at Crosstown Concourse

    The session will include presentations and discussions with local and national organizations that work toward approaches to improving juvenile justice outcomes. 

    By Julia Baker October 05, 2022

• September 2022

  • Leaders discuss solutions to ‘bend the curve on violent crime’

    Community members joined state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon and District Attorney Steve Mulroy to discuss the toll that violent crime has taken on the city. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 24, 2022