NCJA National Forum (Sun Aug 3 - Tue Aug 5) · Louisville, KY
As the nation has marked several years of steadily declining crime rates, disturbing patterns of violent crime have heightened concern about public safety. Gang violence is increasing in smaller cities and communities areas that had not experienced this kind of violence before. The nature of the violence is changing with more gun-related and drug involved incidents. Gangs with international connections continue to grow. With high profile incidents such as the mass murder at Virginia Tech, issues of violence and mental health have become more prominent. These trends and patterns play out with continuing crime trends such as drug abuse meth is still prevalent, prescription drug abuse is growing; domestic violence crimes against intimate partners, elderly and children; and identity theft.
The 2008 National Forum will examine programs and technologies addressing these issues confronting law enforcement and justice practitioners and decision makers in states, local communities and tribal nations. The Forum agenda will provide ample opportunities to engage colleagues and presenters in discussion and conversation. Plenary sessions will feature national leaders and experts and outstanding programs and individuals will be recognized by the Forums sponsors the National Criminal Justice Association, the IJIS Institute and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
The Forum begins on Sunday afternoon with an Opening Ceremony and Kickoff Reception where you can network with collegaues and peers. On Monday and Tuesday enjoy a full day of workshops from 9 am -5 pm with two special luncheon presentations. The Forum will also feature two keynote sessions on Monday with national criminal justice experts.
A partial list of workshop topics include: Targeting Gang Violence; Working to Provide On-Campus Security; State Data Sources for Research on Violent Offenders; Research Evidence for Violent Crime Policy; Violent Crime in Indian Country; Personal Technology and Violent Crime; Technology as a Weapon in the Fight Against Violent Crime; The Significance of Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) in Crime Reduction; Emerging Technologies; Protecting Your Community/How it all Fits Together; Informed Policing in U.S. Communities; and 9-1-1 is More Than a Call for Help.