Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy Launch Convening

Conference
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Location:
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Overview

J-PAL North America is dedicated to advancing equitable and effective criminal legal policies through rigorous research and evidence generation. 

This June, we are hosting a convening for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to celebrate the launch of J-PAL North America’s new Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy (IECP). This initiative is dedicated to generating rigorous evidence on impactful, fair, and cost-effective public safety, enforcement, and crime prevention policies.

Through engaging panels and discussions, this event will:

  • Highlight findings from J-PAL North America’s forthcoming literature review, which identifies gaps in evidence and outlines priority areas for research to improve criminal legal outcomes.
  • Announce the launch of J-PAL North America’s dedicated funding stream for randomized evaluations related to the criminal legal system, with an inaugural RFP round in Fall 2025.
  • Share best practices and stories from successful researcher-practitioner partnerships that demonstrate the value of rigorous evaluations in shaping equitable policies.
  • Build connections among researchers, policymakers, and organizations to catalyze new research collaborations focused on crime prevention and reduction.

This convening will present a unique opportunity for leading researchers and practitioners in the criminal legal field to network, share insights, and explore groundbreaking research and pressing policy priorities.

Agenda

A full agenda is forthcoming.