Agenda, Presentations, Speakers, and Photos
The 2023 Symposium was a 2 1/2-day event, co-hosted by SEARCH, the Justice Research and Statistics Association, and the National Criminal Justice Association, which featured 4 keynotes and 29 Plenary Sessions and Workshops across 4 tracks: Technology, Policy, Research, and Practice. Each track addressed key contemporary subjects that impact justice policymakers and practitioners across the nation:

Justice and Policing
Reform

Gun Violence and
Violence Prevention

Measuring Crime and
Justice Operations

Crisis Response and
Alternatives to Incarceration
Symposium Agenda
Monday, July 24, 2023 |
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Plenary Session | 1:00PM–1:45PM | Symposium Opening Plenary Session: Introductions, Orientation, Welcoming Remarks Mr. Jason Bright, Chair, SEARCH Board of Directors Dr. Mindi TenNapel, Secretary/Treasurer, JRSA Executive Committee Mr. Andrew LeFevre, President, NCJA Board of Directors Deputy Chief Ty Burford, Long Beach Police Department Leaders of the Board of Directors or Executive Committees of SEARCH, the JRSA, and NCJA jointly open the 2023 Symposium on Justice Information Technology, Policy, Research, and Practice, make introductory remarks, and acknowledge a number of key guests. They also provide a brief overview of the Symposium schedule, including plenary sessions, concurrent workshop sessions, and what attendees can expect. The Chief of the Long Beach Police Department offers remarks to welcome the attendees of the 2023 SEARCH/JRSA/NCJA Symposium to the host city. Attendees joining in person or virtually include members and staff of the three sponsoring organizations, speakers, participants from federal, state and local agencies, and representatives of sponsoring companies and agencies. The Long Beach Police Department is the second largest municipal police agency in Los Angeles County and provides services to the 7th largest city in the State of California. Centennial Ballroom B Opening Plenary |
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Plenary Session | 1:45PM–2:45PM | Keynote 1: Justice and Policing Reform "Criminal Justice Reform in California: Change in Sentencing, Policing, and the Impact on Racial Disparities in Criminal Justice Outcomes" Dr. Steven Raphael, Professor of Public Policy, UC Berkeley Criminal Justice Reform in California: Change in Sentencing, Policing, and the Impact on Racial Disparities in Criminal Justice Outcomes
Centennial Ballroom B Keynote 1-Raphael Keynote 1 |
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Light Break | 2:45PM–3:00PM | Conference Foyer | |||
Workshops 1 | 3:00PM–4:00PM | Technology | Policy | Research | Practice |
Kentucky's Automated eTrace Program
Kentucky’s Automated eTrace Program
Centennial Ballroom B Technology 1-Newton, Morrow, Roadcap, Stely |
Expanding Records Relief: Understanding the Business Case for Clean Slate Expanding Records Relief: Understanding the Business Case for Clean Slate
Centennial Ballroom C Policy 1-Chavez, Amaning, Sudbury, Svoboda-Kindle |
Capturing Crime Trends: The Challenges and Opportunities for Improving National Crime Data
Capturing Crime Trends: The Challenges and Opportunities for Improving National Crime Data
Centennial Ballroom D Research 1-Rosenfeld |
Strategies in Law Enforcement Alternative Response, Retention, and Recruitment
Strategies in Law Enforcement Alternative Response, Retention, and Recruitment
Barcelona/Casablanca Room |
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Light Break | 4:00PM–4:15PM | Conference Foyer | |||
Workshop 2 | 4:15PM–5:15PM | Technology | Policy | Research | Practice |
Current Issues in Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention
Current Issues in Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention
Centennial Ballroom B Technology 2 |
Assessing the Status of Clean Slate Initiatives Around the Nation: Lessons Learned and Challenges Remaining
Assessing the Status of Clean Slate Initiatives Around the Nation: Lessons Learned and Challenges Remaining
Centennial Ballroom C Policy 2-Henry Policy 2-Willmore |
Communicating Research: Presentations by the 2023 Yearwood Publication Contest Winners
Communicating Research: Presentations by the 2023 Yearwood Publication Contest Winners
Centennial Ballroom D Research 2-Gonzales Research 2-Reichert Research 2-Strauss (Domestic Violence) Research 2-Strauss (Crime Victimization) |
Data to Inform and Implement Policy and Practice
Data to Inform and Implement Policy and Practice
Barcelona/Casablanca Room Practice 2-Uchida, Brantingham |
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Reception/Exhibitors | 5:30PM–7:00PM | Centennial Ballroom A and Terrace |
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 |
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Continental Breakfast | 7:00AM–8:00AM | Centennial Ballroom A and Foyer | |||
Plenary Session | 8:00AM–9:00AM | Keynote 2: Gun Violence and Violence Prevention
"Disrupting the Allure of Street Life, Black Gun Culture, and the 'American Dream': Perspectives for Research, Policy, and Practice" Dr. Thaddeus Johnson, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology, Georgia State University Disrupting the Allure of Street Life, Black Gun Culture, and the "American Dream": Perspectives for Research, Policy, and Practice
Centennial Ballroom B Keynote 2-Johnson Keynote 2 |
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Break | 9:00AM–9:30AM | Conference Foyer | |||
Workshops 3 | 9:30AM–10:30AM | Technology | Policy | Research | Practice |
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Update and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA)
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Update and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA)
Centennial Ballroom B Technology 3-Garrison, Moore Technology 3 |
The Role of Data in Violence Prevention Through Public Health and Safety
The Role of Data in Violence Prevention Through Public Health and Safety
Centennial Ballroom C Policy 3-Kostelac, Parish, Vear (PDF) |
Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis
Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis
Centennial Ballroom D Research 3-King Research 3-Snyders Research 3 |
A Fair Chance for Work: Strategies to Address Barriers to Public Employment for People with Criminal Records
A Fair Chance for Work: Strategies to Address Barriers to Public Employment for People with Criminal Records
Barcelona/Casablanca Room Practice 3-Gaines, Quintana Practice 3-Expanding Access to Public Employment for People with Criminal Records Practice 3 |
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Break | 10:30AM–11:00AM | Conference Foyer | |||
Plenary Session | 11:00AM–12:00PM | Roundtable: Office of Justice Programs Agencies Dr. Nancy La Vigne, Director, National Institute of Justice Dr. Alexis R. Piquero, Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics Mr. Karhlton Moore, Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance Office of Justice Programs Leadership Roundtable
Centennial Ballroom B Roundtable Plenary |
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Lunch/Exhibitors | 12:00PM–1:00PM | Centennial Ballroom A and Terrace | |||
Plenary Session | 1:00PM–2:00PM | Keynote 3: Measuring Crime and Justice Operations
"Measuring Crime and Justice Operations: Why BJS Matters Now More Than Ever" Dr. Alexis R. Piquero, Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics Measuring Crime and Justice Operations: Why BJS Matters Now More than Ever
Centennial Ballroom B Keynote 3-Piquero Keynote 3 |
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Break | 2:00PM–2:30PM | Conference Foyer | |||
Workshops 4 | 2:30PM–3:30PM | Technology | Policy | Research | Practice |
Improving Criminal History Data Quality Measures
Improving Criminal History Data Quality Measures
Centennial Ballroom B Technology 4-Adams Technology 4-Goggins, Veitenheimer Technology 4 |
The Council on Criminal Justice's Task Force on Long Sentences: A Roadmap for Reform
The Council on Criminal Justice’s Task Force on Long Sentences: A Roadmap for Reform
Centennial Ballroom C |
Roundtable on Measuring Racial Bias
Roundtable on Measuring Racial Bias
Centennial Ballroom D |
Preventing and Responding to Suicide-Related Firearm Deaths: Strategies for Policy and Practice
Preventing and Responding to Suicide-Related Firearm Deaths: Strategies for Policy and Practice
Barcelona/Casablanca Room Practice 4 |
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Break | 3:30PM–4:00PM | Conference Foyer | |||
Workshops 5 | 4:00PM–5:30PM | Technology | Policy | Research | Practice |
Deaths in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA): Reporting Requirements, Implementation Plans, and Technical Assistance
Deaths in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA): Reporting Requirements, Implementation Plans, and Technical Assistance
Centennial Ballroom B Technology 5-Sedgwick, Gann, Przybylski Technology 5 |
Preparing State Criminal Histories for Booking Station Rapid DNA
Preparing State Criminal Histories for Booking Station Rapid DNA
Centennial Ballroom C Policy 5 |
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 |
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Continental Breakfast | 7:00AM–8:00AM | Centennial Ballroom A and Foyer | |||
Plenary Session | 8:00AM–9:00AM | Keynote 4: Crisis Response and Alternatives to Incarceration
"Crisis Response and Transforming 9-1-1 for Public Health, Safety, and Justice" Dr. Rebecca Neusteter, Executive Director, University of Chicago Health Lab Crisis Response and Transforming 9-1-1 for Public Health, Safety, and Justice
Centennial Ballroom B Keynote 4-Neusteter Keynote 4 |
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Break | 9:00AM–9:30AM | Conference Foyer | |||
Workshops 6 | 9:30AM–10:30AM | Technology | Policy | Research | Practice |
Roundtable on Measuring Gun Violence
Roundtable on Measuring Gun Violence
Centennial Ballroom B Technology 6-Reichert, Mason Technology 6-Vick Technology 6-Marimon Technology 6 |
Assessing the Status of the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), Use-of-Force, and Bias Motivation in Data Collection and Analysis
Assessing the Status of the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), Use-of-Force, and Bias Motivation in Data Collection and Analysis
Centennial Ballroom C Policy 6-Barnett-Ryan Policy6-Smith |
The Unique Role of the State Administering Agency as a Change Agent: Using Data, Funding, and Relationships to Impact Statewide System Change
The Unique Role of the State Administering Agency as a Change Agent: Using Data, Funding, and Relationships to Impact Statewide System Change
Centennial Ballroom D Research 6-Asato Research 6 |
Innovative Models of Community Crime Prevention and the Role of the Local Business Community
Innovative Models of Community Crime Prevention and the Role of the Local Business Community
Barcelona/Casablanca Room |
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Break | 10:30AM–11:00AM | Conference Foyer | |||
Workshops 7 | 11:00AM–12:00PM | Technology | Policy | Research | Practice |
Government and Industry Criminal History Background Checks
Government and Industry Criminal History Background Checks
Centennial Ballroom B Technology 7-Harris Technology 7 |
Put Your Data to Use: How Increased Data Sharing Can Increase Equity in Your Criminal Justice System
Put Your Data to Use: How Increased Data Sharing Can Increase Equity in Your Criminal Justice System
Centennial Ballroom C Policy 7-Fargen, Call, Powers, Bowser |
Understanding Mass Violence: What the Research Shows and Addressing Community Needs
Understanding Mass Violence: What the Research Shows and Addressing Community Needs
Centennial Ballroom D Research 7-O'Neill Research 7-Moreland-Johnson Research 7-N.Johnson Research 7 |
Opportunities and Obstacles: Developing Findings and Recommendations to Support State Administering Agencies and Statistical Analysis Centers
Opportunities and Obstacles: Developing Findings and Recommendations to Support State Administering Agencies and Statistical Analysis Centers
To inform the development of best practice models and capacity building recommendations, this session invites past and present SAA and SAC leaders and staff to discuss the diverse roles that these diverse agencies play throughout the country, the different challenges they face, and the potential to strengthen their impact through strategic planning, evaluation, and grant making collaborations. Barcelona/Casablanca Room |
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Lunch/Exhibitors | 12:00PM–1:00PM | Centennial Ballroom A and Terrace | |||
Plenary Session | 1:00PM–2:30PM | Closing Plenary "Where Do We Go from Here? — Opportunities for Statewide Action" Mr. Marshall Clement, Deputy Director, The Council of State Governments Justice Center Mr. Adam Gelb, President/CEO, Council on Criminal Justice Where Do We Go from Here? — Opportunities for Statewide Action
Centennial Ballroom B Closing Plenary-Clement |
Symposium Speakers
Symposium Keynote Speakers

Justice and Policing
Reform

Gun Violence and Violence Prevention
Assistant Professor
Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Georgia State University
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Crisis Response and Alternatives to Incarceration

Measuring Crime and Justice Operations
Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
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Symposium Opening Plenary Session: Introductions, Orientation, Welcoming Remarks

Jason Bright
Program Manager
Criminal Records and Identification Services Section
Division of Criminal Investigation
Montana Department of Justice
Chair, SEARCH Board of Directors
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Research Coordinator, Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning, Iowa Department of Human Rights
Director, Iowa Statistical Analysis Center
Secretary/Treasurer, Justice Research and Statistics Association Executive Committee
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Executive Director, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
President, National Criminal Justice Association Board of Directors
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Ty Burford
Deputy Chief of Police
City of Long Beach
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Roundtable: Office of Justice Programs Agencies

Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D.
Director, National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
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Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
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Karhlton Moore
Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance
U.S. Department of Justice
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Closing Plenary: Where Do We Go from Here?: Opportunities for Statewide Action


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