The Forum will begin on the afternoon of Sunday, August 3, 2008 with the opening ceremony and kickoff reception – a great opportunity to network with colleagues and peers. On Monday and Tuesday, enjoy a full day of workshops and a special luncheon presentation each day. The Forum will also feature two keynote sessions on Monday with national criminal justice experts.

Please note that the agenda is tentative and subject to change. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available—check back often!

Here is a printable version of the Forum agenda (updated 7/22/08).

Sunday, August 3, 2008

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Exhibit Set-up

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Forum Registration

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Opening Ceremony and Welcome

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Kickoff Reception

Monday, August 4, 2008

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Forum Registration (until 5:15 p.m.)
• Exhibits Open
• Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

• Opening Plenary Session

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

• Voices from the Field - Regional Priorities and Concerns

12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

• Luncheon Keynote Address

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Research Evidence for Violent Crime Policy
• Protecting Your Community/How It All Fits Together
• Essential Guidance for Partnering with Faith-Based Organizations

3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

• Expanding the Reach of Problem-Solving Courts
• Technology as a Weapon in the Fight Against Violent Crime
• Justice Reinvestment

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

• Forum Registration (until 3:15 p.m.)
• Exhibits Open
• Continental Breakfast
• Inside the Beltway

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

• Working to Provide On-Campus Security
• 9-1-1 is More than a Call for Help
• Intelligence-Led Policing

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

• State Data Sources for Research on Violent Offenders
• Emerging Technologies
• Public Health and Critical Planning in the Criminal Justice System

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

• Awards Luncheon

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Targeting Gang Violence
• The Significance of Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) in Crime Reduction
• School and Campus Safety: Tools to Promote a Safer Learning Environment

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Violent Crime in Indian Country
• Informed Policing in U.S. Communities
• Measuring the Cost-Benefit of Justice Initiatives

4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

• Closing Plenary Session