Harry Frank Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America

The event brings together leading researchers and policymakers with journalists to deepen public understanding of the most relevant crime and violence issues in the United States.

This virtual event is open to the public.

For 2023, the symposium will present a series of discussions that tackle gun violence as a core public safety issue in the United States. Panels will center around how various policies, programs and historical dynamics impact gun violence, from police departments to legislators to local communities.

Theme                                                                                                                 

• This year’s theme is Reporting on Gun Violence: Engaging the Public on the Issues and Equitable Solutions.

Highlights

• Expert speakers representing diverse experiences, geographies, and perspectives.
• In-depth discussions on the policies, programs, and historical factors influencing gun violence.
• Discussion and post-event resources on responsible and accurate crime reporting.

Benefit

• For the benefit of fellows and journalist attendees, this event will incorporate journalists with specific expertise on relevant topics into panels to help guide discussion and advise other reporters and the journalism fields on how to cover the crime and violence beats responsibly and accurately.

Agenda

• Schedule at a glance
  • Day One
    • Crime Trends: Annual Discussion of Crime Trends and Data
    • Community Interventions: Models for Change
    • Guns and Government: Leaders and Legislators Roundtable
    • Annual prizes for excellence in Criminal Justice Journalism
    • Reporter Roundtable
  • Day Two
    • Guns and Enforcement: Police and Prosecutor Roundtable on Gun Violence
    • Legal Strategies for Reducing Gun Violence
    • When Gun Violence is in the News: Reporting on Tragedy, Mass Violence and Police Shootings
    • Fellows Story Workshop.

For more information, visit Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation.