David Weisburd, Distinguished Professor of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University, has received the 2022 Rothschild Prize from Yad Hanadiv. This award was established to support, encourage, and advance the Sciences and Humanities in Israel and recognizes Dr. Weisburd's outstanding social scientific achievements.
The committee noted: "David Weisburd’s research has been pivotal in developing successful evidence-based crime policies worldwide. He developed a breakthrough in criminology by focusing on the importance of geographic micro-places (“hot spots”) for understanding and prevention of crime. He has shown that crime concentrates in consistent ways within cities as a result of specific social and micro-level factors."
January 11, 2022