The 8th Annual Jerry Lee Crime Prevention Symposium
May 5th and 6th 2008

On behalf of the University of Maryland and University of Pennsylvania, we cordially invite you to attend this year's 8th Annual Jerry Lee Crime Prevention Symposium – Systematic Evidence on What Works in Crime and Justice. Once again, the focus of the Symposium is on the work of the Campbell Collaboration's Crime and Justice Group.

•  The first day will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. at the University of Maryland Inn & Conference Center, located in Adelphi, Maryland. The focus of this portion of the Symposium is on methodological issues of random assignment and meta-analysis. It will include five presentations addressing the methodological issues of evidence, evaluation, and systematic reviews.
  
   
• The second day will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.  The focus of this portion of the Symposium is on presentations of research results on two key criminal justice topics—second responder programs for family abuse and early childhood family programs. Presentations will be followed by reactions from panels of leading practitioners and policymakers. The second day also features a roundtable discussion pertaining to advancing evidence-based policy.
  
   
• Because space is limited, we ask that you respond by April 15, 2008 to pre-register!
  
   
• You may register online at http://www.ccjs.umd.edu/ccjg/ConferenceRegistration.asp or by emailing ccjg@crim.umd.edu. There is no cost to register.
  
   
• For your convenience, accommodations are available for Symposium participants at the University of Maryland Inn & Conference Center. More information is available at http://www.umucmarriott.com. Additionally, transportation from the University of Maryland to events in Washington DC will be provided.
  
   
• If you have any questions or problems, you can reach the Symposium’s Coordinator, Cody Telep by phone at 301-405-4574 or by email at ccjg@crim.umd.edu.

 We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event!