Third Thursday
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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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 …