The Georgia Southern Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology’s Inclusive Excellence Committee is proud to welcome Dr. Luis C. Torres to our 2024 Critical Conversations event. Dr. Luis C. Torres is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2022. An expert in the areas of courts, courtroom workgroups, and criminal justice decision-making, Dr. Torres has devoted much of his time to exploring bail reform efforts in states such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as more localized initiatives in cities such as St. Louis. His work has studied a range of issues related to pretrial detention including the impact of COVID-19 on virtual hearings, the use of risk assessments in bail decisions, and the role of court actors in setting and/or denying bond. His work has been published in outlets such as Criminal Justice and Behavior and The Journal of Crime and Justice. 

Dr. Torres will give his presentation, “Pretrial Justice: Bail, Reform, and Research” on April 8 at both campuses. His first presentation will be held on the Georgia Southern Armstrong campus from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM (coffee and refreshments available). The second presentation will be held on the Statesboro campus from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and will include food and beverages for guests.

Virtual options will be available. To register, click here.