Events
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Prosecutor-Led Diversion Programs and Recidivism: Evidence from Two Indiana Jurisdictions
Diversion is widely used by prosecutors as an alternative to traditional prosecution. But who actually gets the opportunity to participate? Dr. Tri Keah Henry presents findings from two Indiana prosecutor-led diversion programs. The study found that diversion participation was associated with a reduced probability of a new criminal case filing one year after the initial …
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Hard Truths and Bad News: Trauma-Informed Conversations with Survivors
In this Survivor Center workshop, we will explore strategies for engaging in sensitive dialogues with victims of crime while upholding their rights to healing and justice on their own terms. Participants will learn how to approach these conversations with empathy and respect, ensuring that survivors feel heard and empowered. We’ll address the challenge of delivering …
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The Science of Second Chances
Jennifer Doleac will present her book, The Science of Second Chances — described as “Freakonomics for criminal justice” — which lays out her approach to criminal justice reform. Drawing on economic research and real-world experiments, Doleac shows how small, evidence-based interventions — from DNA databases to leniency programs for first-time defendants — can reduce reoffending …
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The Radical Act of Listening: Lessons from Virginia’s Survivor Voices Project
Listening to survivors is one of the most transformative practices we have - yet it is often the step that systems minimize, rush, or unintentionally shape around institutional needs rather than human ones. As advocates, practitioners, and system actors, we cannot meaningfully advance justice or healing without first honoring the lived experiences of the people …
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