Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes keynote address at the 2nd World LGBTQ conference for criminal justice professionals

Listen to Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes keynote address at the 2nd World LGBTQ conference for criminal justice professionals

In August of 2016, the Dutch National Police held the 1st World LGBTQ Conference for Criminal Justice Professional. The conference was well attended by members of police organizations, public prosecution services and departments of justice from 26 countries and six continents. 250 international criminal justice professionals came together to be inspired on how to proactively contribute to the betterment of human rights for LGBTQ citizens in their respective countries and organizations.

This year, Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes gave a keynote address at the 2nd World LGBTQ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals.

Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes giving the keynote address at the 2nd World LGBTQ conference for criminal justice professionals.

Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes giving the keynote address at the 2nd World LGBTQ conference for criminal justice professionals.

Left to right: Andy Pringle. Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board, Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders, Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, conference co-chairs - RCMP lay person, Toronto Police Services LGBTQ Liaison Daniele Bottineau.

Left to right: Andy Pringle. Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board, Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders, Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, conference co-chairs - RCMP lay person, Toronto Police Services LGBTQ Liaison Daniele Bottineau.