Lincoln College – Normal Presents the 2008 Criminal Justice Studies Symposium on Nov. 18
Normal, Ill. – Lincoln College -Normal (LCN) is hosting the 2008 Criminal Justice Studies Symposium on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7p.m., Room 114, on the college campus located at 714 W. Raab Road. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a keynote address by Illinois State University Chief of Police Ronald Swan who will discuss the historic Peoria race riots. An event which ultimately led to the formation of the first chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) within the United States being located in Bloomington, Illinois.
LCN offers a variety of bachelor’s and associate’s degrees including a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies. This symposium will also include presentations by graduating seniors of the Criminal Justice studies program as they present their senior seminar projects on a variety of criminal justice –related issues affecting the McLean County community. Student topics include:
- Reducing Juvenile Recidivism – Benita Cooper
- Domestic Disturbance – by Kuyom Pano
- Police Professionalism – by Charles Otto
- Reentry of Ex-Offenders into Society –by Sonia Alexander
Questions regarding the symposium or should be directed to Professor James Fagin, Director – Criminal Justice Studies at (309) 268-4310 or jfagin@lincolncollege.edu. Learn more about Criminal Justice Studies.
Updated 11/21/08