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DEPC supports record number of Moritz students during summer 2020
When COVID-19 forced DEPC to adapt, the center refocused its efforts and increased student support, funding a record 17 Moritz College of Law students through research assistantships, internships, and fellowships. Read the story
Drug Policy Implications of the 2020 Elections
This November, our panel of experts discussed the 2020 election results and what they are likely to mean for drug enforcement and policy at both the state and federal level. Access the recordings
DEPC Executive Director Douglas Berman releases Marijuana Law and Policy casebook
Co-authored by Alex Kreit, Marijuana Law and Policy provides comprehensive coverage of the contemporary issues of law and policy related to marijuana criminalization, regulation, and reform. Read the story
2020 Summer Sentencing Workshops
This summer, the DEPC co-hosted a series of workshops in collaboration with the National Association of Sentencing Commissions and the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission. Access the recordings
DEPC 2019–20 Annual Report
The 2019–20 academic year was transformational for the center. It brought new team members, innovative programs, and significant research. Take a look back with us. Read the story
A message from DEPC
As an academic center, we will continue to conduct research that examines issues of racism, racial inequality and injustice at the intersection of criminal justice and drug policy. Read the story
Moritz leads the way in Teaching Drugs
DEPC report shows most U.S. law schools have been slow to respond to new cannabis laws and drug policy issues. Moritz is the exception. Read the story
DEPC cohosts conference to examine past and future of the Controlled Substances Act
With the Academy for Justice, we gathered over 50 speakers across law, health, and policy to examine the CSA a half-century after its enactment in 1970. Read the story
DEPC Cannabiz Roundtable examines evolving hemp regulation
Experts gather to address the unknowns surrounding hemp and CBD regulations in Ohio and nationwide. There are more questions than answers. Read the story
DEPC facilitates a faster path to pardon in Ohio
A new project facilitated by the DEPC, and launched by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, aims to help law-abiding citizens hindered by a long-past mistake. Read the story
Cannabiz Sprint drives student innovation at Ohio State
Learn how participation in this year’s Sprint led three students to develop a winning proposal to assist Ohioans struggling with opioid addiction. Read the story
DEPC event highlights the need for data-led criminal justice reform in Ohio
The story of criminal justice reform in Ohio didn’t end with the failure of Issue 1. Can lawmakers enact better reforms without better data? Read the story
DEPC fellowship uncovers new paths in Washington and Beyond
For Moritz students interested in drug policy and enforcement, a DEPC fellowship can uncover new paths in Washington and beyond. Read the story
Inaugural DEPC event highlights Buckeyes in the cannabis industry
For the first time ever, Buckeyes working in and around the cannabis industry met to discuss emerging issues and the future of reform. Read the story