PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Can America maintain public safety in an era of criminal justice reform? On March 12, Manhattan Institute senior fellow Jason Riley will join Harvard University’s Roland Fryer to discuss the diverse set of concerns driving America’s debate on criminal justice, followed by a discussion with police chiefs and leading academics on the front lines of these reforms.

Though crime rates in many parts of the country are near all-time lows, in others, rates are approaching all-time highs. While the national prison population is on the decline, dozens of states are projecting growth in their prison populations over the next decade. Through policy prescriptions such as bail reform and drug decriminalization, reformers are reducing prison populations. But as recidivism rates and other challenges continue to increase, how should America tackle meaningful reform?

AGENDA

9:00 – 9:10 AM
INTRODUCTION
Jason Riley, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute

9:10 – 9:50 AM
INTERVIEW
Roland Fryer, Jr., Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Jason Riley, MI

9:50 – 10:50 AM
PANEL
Edward Flynn, Former Milwaukee Police Chief
Kmele Foster, Partner, Free Think
Barry Latzer, Emeritus Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Dr. Wilfred Reilly, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Kentucky State University
Moderator: Howard Husock, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute

10:50 – 11:00 AM
CLOSING REMARKS
Jason Riley, MI

communicatuons@manhattan-institute.org