Pathways to (In)Justice: The Past, Present, and Future of Scientific Research on Wrongful Convictions
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Commons Theater, VCU University Commons 907 Floyd Ave Richmond Virginia
The causes of wrongful convictions are complex, and the consequences staggering. This talk, featuring Kyle Scherr, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
at Central Michigan University and Hayley Cleary, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Virginia Commonwealth
University explores the history of wrongful convictions, the challenges associated with exoneration, and how scientific research can shape the future of criminal justice.