The field of criminal justice is not just about crime. It is getting more intricate and demanding each and every year, which is why Walden University’s College of Psychology and Community Services is sponsoring Revisioning Criminal Justice: 2022 and Beyond. The sessions and speakers for this virtual research symposium have been carefully selected for participants and presenters to share their expertise and experiences in an effort to expose viewpoints not often shared within the public arena.
Join Walden University’s distinguished faculty and colleagues in a day-long discussion about current issues and research impacting the criminal justice landscape.
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central time (CT)
Event Highlights
The keynote speaker, Chief Sue Riseling, has led an exceptional career in law enforcement. She was the Past President of the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association in addition to being the previous Executive Director of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), served four years as the Vice President-at-Large for the International Association of Chiefs of Police and retired from the University of Wisconsin Madison Police Department in August 2016. Prior to her appointment in 1991, she served as the second in command at the State University of New York–Stony Brook Police Department.
Session Highlights
After the keynote address, sessions are focused on the future of criminal justice. Topics include:
- Human Trafficking
- Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, Zero-Tolerance Discipline, and the School-to Prison Pipeline
- Former Offender Perspectives on the Effectiveness of the Missouri Reentry Process
- Ethical Issues Experienced by Criminal Justice Practitioners: Implications for Training and Education
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Who Should Attend?
The symposium is intended for individuals who want to connect with criminal justice professionals to learn more about how others are creating social change within this critical field in communities across the nation and the globe. Participants will gain insights into the complex and often controversial aspects of criminal justice and explore current research and opportunities for applications of social change.
Participants will meet and engage with experts from the field of criminal justice and hear about research and recommendations on how we can collectively come together to shift this dynamic and expansive field.
As an attendee, you’ll engage with Walden students and colleagues, professionals within the discipline of criminal justice, law enforcement, and related agencies, and individuals interested in pursuing careers in these disciplines through Walden’s programs.
Event Sponsors
This event is sponsored by Walden University’s College of Psychology and Community Services, led by Dr. Shana Garrett, Dean. Programs in the college ensure science-informed practices that infuse safe and connected communities with services and information needed to improve and support health. Safe communities served by ethical public safety professionals and community systems support overall population health. Human services connect communities with critical support and promote overall well-being.
