Bail Reform Webinar: Pretrial Risk Assessment Tools 101
In North Carolina and around the nation, criminal justice stakeholders are debating what role, if any, pretrial risk assessment tools can or should play in bail reform efforts. In this free Webinar, guest presenter Dr. Sarah L. Desmarais will explain what pretrial risk assessment tools are and the research on their effectiveness. She also will discuss common objections to their use, including concerns about racial bias, and common implementation problems. With Jessica Smith as moderator, Sarah will take questions during the Webinar from participants.
This course is open to all judicial system stakeholders. Attendance is limited to 500 people, so register early to secure a spot.
Guest Presenter: Sarah L. Desmarais, Associate Professor, Applied Social and Community Psychology Program and Director, Center for Family and Community Engagement, North Carolina State University
Fee: None
Webinar length: 60 minutes
CLE: Approved; self-pay
Where do I go for webinar technical support?
Faculty Coordinator
If you are submitting a CLE partial credit form, email it to Jessica Khan at khan@sog.unc.edu.