Convening on Effective US Crime Policy
Overview
J-PAL North America is dedicated to advancing fair and effective criminal legal policies through rigorous research and evidence generation.
This June, we are hosting a convening for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to celebrate the launch of J-PAL North America’s new Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy (IECP). This initiative is dedicated to generating rigorous evidence on impactful, fair, and cost-effective public safety, enforcement, and crime prevention policies.
Through engaging panels and discussions, this event will:
- Highlight findings from J-PAL North America’s forthcoming literature review, which identifies gaps in evidence and outlines priority areas for research to improve criminal legal outcomes.
- Announce the launch of J-PAL North America’s dedicated funding stream for randomized evaluations related to the criminal legal system, with an inaugural RFP round in Fall 2025.
- Share best practices and stories from successful researcher-practitioner partnerships that demonstrate the value of rigorous evaluations in shaping equitable policies.
- Build connections among researchers, policymakers, and organizations to catalyze new research collaborations focused on crime prevention and reduction.
This convening will present a unique opportunity for leading researchers and practitioners in the criminal legal field to network, share insights, and explore groundbreaking research and pressing policy priorities.
Agenda
Day 1 | June 5th
04:00 - 04:20 pm | Welcome Remarks
04:30 - 06:00 pm | Reception with Hosted Bar
Day 2 | June 6th
08:00 - 09:00 am | Breakfast
09:00 - 09:20 am | Opening Address
09:20 - 10:20 am | IECP Literature Review
10:20 - 10:40 am | Break
10:40 - 11:40 am | Preventing Violence in Communities
11:40 - 12:45 pm | Lunch
12:45 - 01:45 pm | Fireside Chat: From Evidence to Action
01:45 - 02:15 pm | Break
02:15 - 03:15 pm | Building Government Partnerships Across the Criminal Legal System
03:15 - 03:45 pm | Closing remarks