News and Developments 2006: Student Resources

National Conference to Focus on Death Penalty Issues

The National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty will hold its national conference at the Fair Lakes Hyatt Hotel in Fairfax, Virginia, October 26-29, 2006.  The NCADP consists of a wide spectrum of groups and individuals opposed to the death penalty.  Among the speakers at this year's event are Theodore Shaw, President of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Hugo A.

New Resource: DPIC Introduces Student Resource Page

As part of DPIC’s ongoing mission to serve the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment, we have developed a resource center for students. This page will assist students wishing to do explore issues surrounding the death penalty. There are ideas for debates and research papers as well as links to connect students with academic resources on capital punishment. The new link answers frequently asked questions, such as DPIC’s stance on the death penalty and how to cite information from the DPIC Web site.