Win Some. Lose Some: Using Data to Inform Crime and Justice Policy

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Alex R. Piquero, one of the world's leading criminologists and public policy scholars.
About this Event

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Alex R. Piquero, one of the world's leading criminologists and public policy scholars, as he explores the critical role of data and research in shaping crime and justice policy. Drawing on his extensive experience in academia and public service, including his tenure as Director of the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Dr. Piquero will reflect on how rigorous research can inform policy decisions, influence public debates, and contribute to more effective approaches to crime and justice.

Lecture by Dr. Alex Piquero, Professor/Chair of Criminology and Arts & Sciences Distinguished Scholar at the University of Miami and the former Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Opening Remarks by Dr. Tim Goddard, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida International University.

Moderated by Dr. Jose Miguel Cruz, Interim Director, Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Director, Center for the Administration of Justice.