Evidence-Based Approaches to Gun Violence Wed., January 10, 2018 | 12:15 PM — 1:15 PM Ida Noyes - Cloister Club 1212 E. 59th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Gun violence threatens lives in our communities every day. It has a merciless effect on those in its path and though we know that gun violence has no color, it has strong implications on one’s economic status and access to equity. Join the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy for an important discussion on the intersection of activism, research, policy and enforcement in addressing gun violence in our nation's cities. Our esteemed panel will examine the collective impact of these factors, and how evidence-based approaches can prevent violence – and ultimately, save lives. Lunch will be provided. Kindly RSVP by January 7. Schedule of Activities: 11:30 am - Doors Open 12:15 - 1:15 pm - Program Can't attend in person? This event will be livestreamed on the Harris Periscope page at 12:15 pm on January 10. About the Panelists: Kimberly FoxxState's Attorney, Cook County, Illinois Roseanna AnderFounding Executive Director, Crime Lab, University of Chicago Ryan PriesterDirector, Community Programs, Office of Civic Engagement, University of Chicago Tamar ManassehFounder & President, Mothers Against Senseless Killings (MASK) Questions? Please contact harris-events@uchicago.edu. Recent News More news Announcing the 2024 Stone Center Thesis and Dissertation Award Winners Tue., July 02, 2024 Harris Voices: Viviana Martinez, CLA'20, on What It Means to "Crown Up" Tue., July 02, 2024 Natasha Mathur, MSCAPP’19, on the Connection Between the Real World and Data Tue., June 25, 2024
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