Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture - Chicago

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<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/Harris%20Lectures%20Header.jpeg" style="width: 600px; height: 130px; " />The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy invites you to the inaugural event of the Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture series!This first lecture features <a href="http://harrisschool.uchicago.edu/directory/faculty/jens_ludwig">Jens Ludwig</a>&nbsp;speaking on the topic of violence in Chicago. Ludwig is&nbsp;the McCormick Foundation Professor of Social Service Administration, Law, and Public Policy in the School of Social Service Administration and Chicago Harris. He also serves as director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab.Ludwig will discuss the landscape and features of violence in Chicago in the context of national trends, and highlight some of the most promising approaches to addressing it. He will share some examples of the research and policy initiatives that <a href="http://crimelab.uchicago.edu/">the&nbsp;Crime Lab</a> and its sister organization the <a href="http://uel.uchicago.edu/">Urban Education Lab</a> are leading to identify new ways to improve conditions for youth and families in the urban neighborhoods that are most at-risk for crime and violence.&nbsp;Wednesday, September 12,2012 5:30p.m. Reception 6:15p.m. ProgramPlease <a href="http://www.uchicago.edu/rsvp/harris-lectures/20120912-rsvp.html">RSVP</a> to this event by Thursday, September 6.Persons with disabilities may request assistance in advance from the Office of Special Events at 773.702.5925.<div>The Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture series brings the Chicago Harris experience to alumni and friends across the country and around the world. Members of Chicago Harris&#39;s distinguished faculty will address salient public policy issues. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in exciting, vibrant discussion, and connect with Chicago Harris faculty, alumni, and friends. The lectures are free and open to Chicago Harris alumni and friends. Advance RSVP is required.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>For additional information on the lecture series, visit the Chicago Harris website or contact Nicki Nabasny at <a href="mailto:nnabasny@uchicago.edu?subject=Chicago%20Harris%20Public%20Policy%20Lecture%20-%20Chicago">nnabasny@uchicago.edu</a>.</div>

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