Tuesday, August 5, 2008

10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Panelists will discuss ways in which Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) use data to inform state decision makers about a range of issues related to violent offenders. Possible topics include: Using Criminal History Records for Research on Sex Offenders; Data for Supporting Sentencing Decisions on Violent Offenders; Using NIBRS to Study Violent Offenders; and Building a Justice Data Warehouse.

Moderator:

• Gerard Ramker, Branch Chief, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice

Presenters:

• Robert McManus, Statistical Analysis Center, SC Department of Public Safety
• Paul Stageberg, Ph.D., Administrator, IA Division of Criminal & Juvenile Justice Planning
• Stan Orchowsky, Research Director, Justice Research and Statistics Association