“Ethics, Citizenship and Governance: Can we fix the Criminal Justice System for the 21st Century?” | The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy

The Discussions on Governance Lecture Series

Date: January 28, 2016

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: University of Pittsburgh School of Law / Room 111

Featured speaker:

Fred Thieman, President of the Buhl Foundation

“Ethics, Citizenship and Governance: Can we fix the Criminal Justice System for the 21^st Century?”

Mr. Thieman explored the fallacies inherent in how we administer criminal justice in America. Against a backdrop of exploding arrests and jail populations, the address considered ways to administer a more just society without sacrificing public safety.

Learn more about Mr. Thieman at this link.

This lecture was sponsored by The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy and co-sponsored by the School of Law and the University Honors College.

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“Ethics, Citizenship and Governance: Can we fix the Criminal Justice System for the 21st Century?”

Governor Thornburgh

The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy was established in 2007 at the late Dick Thornburgh’s Law School alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. In conjunction with the Dick Thornburgh Papers held by the University's Hillman Library, the Forum reflects Dick's lifelong work in public service. The Forum is in intended to foster discourse on issues vital to the preservation of our democratic system and the Rule of Law upon which that system depends.  

Special thanks to Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg who serves as the Director of the Dick Thornburgh Forum who has supported this effort since its inception, as well as to many others who have provided their time and resources and dedication throughout the years.