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Doing what works to reduce crime and advance justice
Dec 2024

Doing what works to reduce crime and advance justice

The Crime Lab shares an end-of-year update on its work to use the power of data and scientific progress to help identify solutions that can make a difference and improve safety in neighborhoods across Chicago and across the country.

Another Academy class graduates!
Dec 2024

Another Academy class graduates!

Last month in Washington, D.C., we celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy (PLA). The 35 graduates, hailing from 35 localities across the United States and Canada, received a five-month hands-on education in data-driven management, violence reduction, and community trust.

Event Recap: CVI Leadership Academy Graduation of Second Cohort
Oct 2024

Event Recap: CVI Leadership Academy Graduation of Second Cohort

The Crime Lab shares updates on the work happening at the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA).

Recognition of the Community Safety Leadership Academies
Aug 2024

Recognition of the Community Safety Leadership Academies

The Crime Lab shares the latest from the Community Safety Leadership Academies, including recent Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy visits to New York City and Washington, D.C., and the introduction of our third cohort of the Policing Leadership Academy.

Highlights from the Community Safety Leadership Academies + new paper on predicting police misconduct
May 2024

Highlights from the Community Safety Leadership Academies + new paper on predicting police misconduct

The Crime Lab shares an update on our Community Safety Leadership Academies, including highlights from the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy cohort two kickoff event and the graduation of our second cohort of the Policing Leadership Academy.

Recap: VP Kamala Harris recognized Crime Lab’s CVI Leadership Academy at White House
Feb 2024

Recap: VP Kamala Harris recognized Crime Lab’s CVI Leadership Academy at White House

Crime Lab shares a brief recap of the event at the White House along with photos and a recording of the event.

Historic Moment: VP Kamala Harris will recognize Crime Lab’s CVI Leadership Academy at White House
Feb 2024

Historic Moment: VP Kamala Harris will recognize Crime Lab’s CVI Leadership Academy at White House

Crime Lab reports that the CVILA will graduate at the White House and that their work will be recognized by Vice President Kamala Harris.

2023 in review: A reason for optimism in the face of great challenges
Dec 2023

2023 in review: A reason for optimism in the face of great challenges

Crime Lab shares an end-of-year update on its work to reduce gun violence and advance justice.

Policing Leadership Academy Graduation of Inaugural Cohort
Nov 2023

Policing Leadership Academy Graduation of Inaugural Cohort

Crime Lab announces the graduation of the inaugural cohort of the Policing Leadership Academy (PLA).

CVI Leadership Academy Launch
Sep 2023

CVI Leadership Academy Launch

Crime Lab announces the launch of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA).