The University of Guam’s LW-480 Criminal Justice Capstone class will host a public forum on Guam’s War on Drugs, bringing together a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the challenges and solutions surrounding the ongoing drug epidemic on the island. The forum will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) Lecture Hall on the UOG campus.

This event, which is a culmination of the LW-480 Criminal Justice Capstone Class for the semester, is designed to foster an informed discussion on the social, legal, and law enforcement challenges related to drug-related crime in Guam. It also allows students and the University Community to engage with key leaders and stakeholders in criminal justice and public policy.

Panelists include:

• Hon. Douglas B.K. Moylan, Attorney General of Guam

• Hon. Maria Teresa B. Cenzon, Judge, Superior Court of Guam

• Hon. Chris Barnett, Senator, 37th Guam Legislature

• Stephen C. Ignacio, Chief of Police, Guam Police Department

• Stephen P. Hattori, Executive Director, Guam Public Defender Service Corporation

• Erwin T. Fejeran, Special Agent, Homeland Security Investigations

Through expert presentations and an interactive Q&A session, the panel will explore current strategies and future solutions for addressing Guam’s drug epidemic, providing a comprehensive view of its impact on the community.

The event is free of charge and open to the public. Students, faculty, and community members are encouraged to attend and participate in this vital discussion.

For more information, contact LW-480 Criminal Justice Capstone Class Representatives Kindred Sablan at kindredsablan@gmail.com or Melvin Cristobal at cristobalm@gotritons.uog.edu.

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