Event UChicago Crime Lab April 2, 2026

Every Choice Has Opportunity: Inside the ECHO Curriculum

The Crime Lab and Education Lab hosted a webinar to provide an in-depth look at the research behind ECHO, our approach to creating it, and an overview of resources and tips to get started with using the curriculum.

Speakers

The webinar featured insights from curriculum experts and a panel of youth-serving program providers, including:

  • Monica Bhatt, Senior Research Director, University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab
  • Christopher Jaffe, ECHO Curriculum Writer
  • Lillar Burton, Clinical Director, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
  • Jillian Carew, Assistant Director of Targeted Student Support, Noble Schools
  • Vero Ortiz, Senior Director of Community Wellness, Enlace Chicago
  • Moderator: Brenda Benitez, Senior Implementation Manager, University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab

 

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