OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, was recently selected by the Millennial Action Project as one of two leaders of the bipartisan 2022 Criminal Justice Reform Advisory Council, according to a news release from Pae’s office.
The group brings together legislative leaders and policy experts to collaborate on innovative approaches to create better outcomes for those involved in the criminal justice system, including examining criminal penalties for offenses related to substance abuse and record expungement for certain convictions.
“I am honored to serve as a co-chair for the CJR Advisory Council this year," Pae said in the news release. "Since I have served in the Legislature, I have supported common-sense reforms to our criminal justice system that focus on rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives, along with reducing long-term recidivism. In the coming months, I look forward to working with legislators from across the country to brainstorm and collaborate on policy ideas regarding criminal justice reform."
Pae will lead the group with Rep. Jamie Scott, a Democrat from Arkansas.
The CJR Advisory Council is organized by MAP, the largest nonpartisan organization of millennial elected officials in the country, according to the news release. The group is dedicated to activating young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and transform American politics.
“When MAP began our work to pursue justice through bipartisan coalitions of young lawmakers at the state level, we knew it would be a challenge. I’m so proud to have Representatives Scott and Pae lead our effort this year, and I commend them for their persistent dedication to cross-party leadership for sustainable solutions to issues as important as criminal justice reform,” said Layla Zaidane, MAP president and CEO.