Justice Department Forum on Cutting-Edge Criminal Justice Research and Policy 7/24/2003
From: Joan LaRocca or Angela Harless, 202-307-0703 both of the Office of Justice Programs News Advisory: Over 700 criminal and juvenile justice researchers, practitioners, and policymakers will convene with Justice Department officials on Monday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 30 to discuss the latest research and program evaluations related to crime, terrorism, drug control, and violence. The conference will feature: -- Opening remarks on Monday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. by Office of Justice Programs' Assistant Attorney General Deborah J. Daniels on research and criminal justice practice and policy -- Plenary sessions including: "DNA and Privacy Issues: What's the Balance?" -- Sessions on current criminal justice issues including violence against women, terrorism and transnational crime, geographic information systems, cybercrime, and reducing gun violence through Project Safe Neighborhoods -- A "Showcase Session" highlighting technology efforts, including crime mapping software -- Coffee and conversation with the National Institute of Justice Director Sarah Hart WHAT: Annual Conference on Criminal Justice Research and Evaluation "Enhancing Policy and Practice". Agenda available at: http://www.nijpcs.org/RE/RE2003/index.htm Sponsor: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice WHERE: JW Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 202-393-2000 WHEN: Monday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 30 |