LAW & CRIME COMMENTATOR
Since December 2019, Dr. Ken Lang has appeared regularly on the Law & Crime Trial Network, providing commentation concerning criminal investigation practices in criminal trials covered by the network. He has been instrumental with network coverage of cases, including New York v. Harvey Weinstein and Minnesota v. Derrick Chauvin, providing valuable insight for the audience.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING - HOPE INSPIRE LOVE
Dr. Lang serves as an Advisory Board member with the Hope Inspire Love ministry, which is dedicated to helping survivors of sex trafficking flourish and thrive in their new lives. Dr. Lang specifically provides the organization with insight into law enforcement practices and procedures, enabling the ministry to better coordinate their efforts with officials. He also assists with presentations and webinars on this topic.
BLOODSTAIN ANALYSIS - CIVIL WAR SITE
In June of 2022, Dr. Lang was invited to the Daniel Lady Farm (Gettysburg, PA) to conduct a bloodstain analysis at the Civil War historical site. The farmhouse became a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg (1863) leaving bloodstains in the original flooring. Dr. Lang's analysis brings about clarity to some of the medical events that occurred in the house, enabling historians to better interpret medical procedures that occurred.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVES
Developing an interest in restorative justice as an avenue towards criminal justice reform, Dr. Lang has worked with state legislators and lobbyists in West Virginia to bring about more robust laws. Additionally, he is currently working with the United States District Court of Northern West Virginia to develop a restorative justice approach with drug offenders.