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Elijah Anderson on Inner-City ViolenceElijah Anderson,William K. Lanman, Jr. Professor of Sociology at Yale University, presented a lecture titled "Violence and the Inner-City Poor." He described his recent work on the lives of Philadelphia cabbies, the problem of work reentry among ex-convicts, and race relations in cosmopolitan social settings.
What Works in CorrectionsEdward J. Latessa, Ph.D., a professor of criminal justice at the University of Cinncinatti, presented a day-long workshop at Marywood. It focused on practical ways of reducing recidivism among offenders. Participants learned about the principles of effective intervention.
Street Gang StrategyMarcus Felson, a professor at Rutgers, presented a four-hour workshop on juvenile street gangs. Professor Felson is a leader in the field of crime theory and prevention. His workshop dispelled many of the common misconceptions about juvenile gangs.
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Constant PracticeIf you’re like me, most of your day is spent listening to and talking in English. While you might watch some shows and read some books on the ... Read more »