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Introduction As a criminal justice manager, are you concerned about:
These issues have become everyday problems for the Criminal Justice executive and senior manager as information technology (IT) applications become ever more prevalent in today’s dynamic workplace. In response to this climate of change, The U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), in partnership with The Center for Society, Law and Justice (CSLJ) at the University of New Orleans is pleased to present the Managing Criminal Justice Technology into the 21st Century seminar. The primary focus of the 2 1/2 day seminar is to empower the attendee with the basic ability to deal with the new realities of the information age. The seminar will help the participant navigate the intimidating maze of the IT implementation process by offering fundamental advice in areas such as strategic planning, IT decision making, understanding network systems and evaluating basic components prior to purchase. |
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Who Should Attend? Seniors executives and upper level managers responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating Criminal Justice IT applications will find the program very valuable. In addition, key decision makers within the organizations with operational, purchasing, or technical responsibilities will also find the program informative. The program is designed with a special emphasis toward BJA Grantees and those seeking BJA Grants, but others from all areas of the Criminal Justice field are urged to attend. Seminar Aims and Goals The primary aim of the seminar is simply to help Criminal Justice executives and senior level managers improve their capacity to deal with today’s technology. This seminar will help prepare them for the daunting challenges of the future. The educational goals addressed through the use of adult learning techniques during the seminar include:
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