Highlighted research conducted by the University of Chicago Crime Lab September 25, 2024 An article published by Route Fifty highlighted research conducted by the University of Chicago Crime Lab. Another surprising result, according to an evaluation by the University of Chicago Crime Lab, was that for every dollar spent on this effort, up to $18 was saved. As Monica Bhatt, senior researcher at the lab, explains, “Gun violence is one of the most expensive crimes and it accounts for about 90% of the cost of crime nationwide. So, 90% is financially and socially costly. Left unchecked, the status quo is unacceptable.” Read the full story here: https://www.route-fifty.com/management/2024/09/cities-are-increasingly-embracing-violence-interventions-programs-control-deadly-violence/399245/ Upcoming Events More events Harris Alumni & Prospective Student Reception in NYC Thu., October 10, 2024 | 6:00 PM BLACKBARN Restaurant The Den 19 East 26th Street New York, NY 10010 United States From Vision to Action: Remaking the World Through Social Entrepreneurship Tue., October 15, 2024 | 12:30 PM 1307 E 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Coffee Chat in Washington, DC Wed., October 16, 2024 | 9:00 AM Simona Cafe 35 N St NE Washington, DC 20002 United States
October 08, 2024 National Fair Chance Hiring Conference – Erasing Criminal Records: What’s New in Policy and Practice