A timely conversation about policy priorities in the context of President Biden’s anticipated return to evidence-based social policy occurred on May 5, 2021 from 2-4pm EST. The 2021 Social Policy Program cohort focused on three key areas that require urgent attention: housing, criminal justice and health. Specifically, students presented:

• Policy Recommendations to Target Low-Income Renters Facing Eviction
• Invisible Women: A Gendered Approach to Criminal Justice and SubstanceAbuse Rehabilitation
• Increasing Trust and Health Information in Minority Communities: Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations for Communication Strategies

The event included student presentations followed by lively discussion with the broader Hopkins community. The event was open to the public and sponsored by the Poverty and Inequality Research Lab, SNF Agora and the 21st CenturyCities Initiative.