| CEBCP-WestEd 2021 Conversation Series Inaugural Event: January 12, 2021 | 
Join the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy and The WestEd Justice & Prevention Research Center for an Important Online Conversation
The criminal justice system in the United States has grappled for many decades with racial and ethnic disparities in its outcomes. Findings from studies of juvenile justice, policing, pretrial and bail decisions, sentencing, and corrections consistently indicate inequities in the experiences of Black, Native American and Indigenous, and Hispanic American people in the criminal justice system compared to those of white people.
The fundamental question that connects the work of researchers to that of policymakers and practitioners is, "What can we do to mitigate systemwide disparities?"
Join the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy and the WestEd Justice & Prevention Research Center for a series of engaging online conversations that will use scientific evidence to explore this critical issue.
This first discussion in the series will take place on January 12th, 2021 from 12:00 - 1:15pm EST and will feature leading scholars and experts who will examine whether training innovations in procedural justice, implicit bias, de-escalation, and community policing can lead to more equitable outcomes. Professors Robin Engel, Lorie Fridell, and Tracey Meares, as well as Deputy Chief Tarrick McGuire will share research, evidence, and operational practices to tackle this important question and promote systemwide change.
Learn more and register today! |
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Storie Miller (CFS) contributed an article titled People with developmental disabilities get support from USF's "hidden gem" regarding FCIC's work over the past 15 years to advocate for, and provide resources to, individuals with disabilities and their families (page 11). Dr. Kathy Black (Aging Studies) is highlighted in the Research and Innovation section on "Becoming age-friendly" for her work that focuses on quality-of-life issues for older community members (page 15). Lisa Landis (DO) is part of the USF Heroes Student Success team and their impressive work converting course schedules during the pandemic (page 38). Full articles are available 
Dr. Micah Johnson invests his personal time to provide education on topics related to race, poverty, and other issues at the intersection of social justice and mental health. He wrote and released a picture book as a way for parents and child services providers to have difficult conversations with children. The inital thought was that they would just print a few copies and distribute them as freebies after presentations at community events. However, the book debuted at #1 for New Releases on Amazon in the poverty and homelessness category. It has held that spot since it was released. The book has resonated with individuals who want to make an investment in the character development of their children and loved ones in their families and communities.