Lowering Violent Crime & Supporting Victims
In recent years, Delaware has experienced one of the country’s steepest declines in violent crime, which reached its lowest level on record in 2022. In September, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings will host the 2024 Eastern Region meeting, where speakers and panelists will discuss the successful models at work around the country and in the First State; the role that state attorneys general can play in sustainably reducing violent crime; and how policymakers can better support victims of crime in their states.
Speakers and panelists will discuss:
- Modernizing policy surrounding bail, pretrial detention, and victims’ rights
- Protecting domestic violence victims from guns
- Effective investigation, prosecution, and disruption of gangs and violent criminal enterprises
- Interrupting gun violence through multilateral enforcement strategies
- Intelligence sharing, and community-based intervention programs
Agenda Overview
The Eastern Region Meeting starts on Tuesday, September 17, with a welcome reception at Hotel Du Pont. The following day, Wednesday, September 18, is focused on reducing violent crime, featuring discussions on violent criminal enterprise investigations, crime reduction in Wilmington, community-based intervention programs, and evidence-based prosecution. The day concludes with a reception and dinner at Winterthur. Thursday, September 19, is dedicated to supporting victims, with presentations on mass shooting response, victims’ services, and juvenile gun violence, ending with closing remarks.
Schedule
Tuesday, September 17
- 5:30 p.m | Welcome Reception and Dinner
Wednesday, September 18
- 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Breakfast and Plenary Sessions
- 4:00 p.m. | Dinner and evening activity
Thursday, September 19
- 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Plenary Sessions
- 11:40 a.m. | Conference closes
Early Registration Ends August 16
| Early Registration | Regular Registration | On-Site Registration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ends Aug. 16 | Ends Sept. 12 | Starts Sept. 13 | |
| Attorney General or designee + 1 Staff | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Attorney General Staff | $500 | $600 | $1,200 |
| Public | $855 | $955 | $1,200 |
| SAGE | $750 | $800 | $1,200 |
Room Block
NAAG has secured a limited number of rooms via room block that can be booked through this link. Rooms will be available for booking until 8/17 or when the block is full, whichever comes first.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
For attendees participating in the live virtual event, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar, please complete the CLE Request Form.
Accessibility Planning
If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
