Ryukoku University Criminology Research Center (Fushimi-ku, Kyoto) aims to deepen the understanding of the importance of scientific evidence (evidence, evidence, verification results) in criminology (crime prevention), February 2019 2 An international symposium will be held on Saturday, Sunday at Ryukoku University Fukakusa Campus.
Criminal policy is mostly discussed in Japan immediately after a serious incident occurs, and it is not the evidence that leads the discussion in such situations, but the emotional theory and responsibility.As a result, ad hoc measures such as short-circuit severe punishment and increased surveillance tend to be taken.
The Criminology Research Center has set up a "policy evaluation unit" in the research department to promote crime countermeasures backed by scientific knowledge.This "policy evaluation unit" translates the scientific evidence on effective intervention in the field of criminology, such as crime prevention and re-crime prevention, produced by the international research project "Campbell Joint Plan" launched in 2000 into Japanese. The purpose is to provide information (evidence dissemination activities) to related academic societies, governments, and legislatures through publications and websites.
The international symposium to be held this time is also part of that activity.The symposium consists of two parts, the first part is a professor at the University of Queensland, who is active mainly in the United States and is a leader in the field of evidence-based crime countermeasures, especially crime prevention by police activities. Held a keynote speech.He will give a lecture on the importance of evidence-based crime countermeasures such as effective crime prevention, with their practices and achievements.The second part introduces the achievements and outlines of effective crime countermeasures and criminal treatment to prevent recidivism that the "Campbell Collaboration" has created.
The Criminology Research Center is calling for participation in the symposium to raise awareness of the importance of evidence-based criminal policy in Japan.Participation in the symposium is free and no application is required.
