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“Economical Crime Control: Perspectives from Both Sides of t

Postby admin » Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:30 pm

“Economical Crime Control: Perspectives from Both Sides of the Ledger”
Philip J. Cook Ph.D
ITT/Sanford Professor of Public Policy, and Professor of Economics
and Sociology, at Duke University
The surge in incarceration since 1980 has been fueled in part by the mistaken belief that the population can be divided neatly into “good guys” and “bad guys.” In fact, crime rates are not determined by the number of at–large criminals, any more than farm production is determined by the number of farmers. Crime is a choice, a choice that is influenced by available opportunities as much as by character. This perspective, drawn from economic theory, supports a multi-faceted approach to crime control.
Dr. Cook’s presentation will include examples of effective programs and policies from both sides of the ledger – both people-changing, and opportunity-changing.
When: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 10:00 –11:30 a.m.
Where: Office of Justice Programs, 3rd Floor Ballroom, 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
RSVP: Contact Yolanda Curtis at Yolanda.Curtis@usdoj.gov or 202-305-2554
The seminar is free but you must RSVP to gain access to the OJP building. Please allow 20 minutes to get through security.
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