During April, Executive Director of Parole Christopher Barnett and leadership staff presented to the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles continues to engage stakeholders in the parole consideration process. "Protecting the public is our mission and we will continue educating all stakeholders about Georgia's parole consideration process and how public safety is achieved through scientific, data-driven and informed parole decisions," stated Barnett.