The American Bar Association Council on Racial & Ethnic Justice will host a unique and urgent social justice event to address the negative impact of drugs on communities of color. This conclave titled “Impact of Drugs on Communities of Color” will include leaders from legal, medical, dental, social work and numerous, diverse specialties who have worked to combat drugs in communities of color. This forum will provide the NBCSL with a unique opportunity to collaborate with these influential leaders and organizations in resolving the multitude of complex issues related to drugs e.g. crime, delinquency, health, economics and domestic violence. Here is what this conclave will accomplish: 1) Concrete strategies for resolving key issues that hinder progress in combating the negative impact of drugs on communities of color; 2) A collaborative plan of action that will be implemented by the partners of the conclave; and 3) Identifying model programs that demonstrate how successful partnerships can be implemented in diverse communities. Our goal is to collect strategies, recommendations and capture the essence of successful projects that have been implemented throughout the country. We are compiling these resources in one publication for wide distribution to individuals and organizations in need of these resources. Questions about registering or other issues should be directed to Rachel Patrick at [email protected] or 312/988-5408.