Author Event - Frank Weber

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2019
End Date
April 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview

Author Frank Weber is a forensic psychologist whose work has included real life assessments for homicides, sexual assaults, and domestic abuse cases. He has written two books about real life murders in Minnesota. Frank will talk about his books and the process of accumulating information used for trial testimony.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Direct expenses
$500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Folks attending this author event will learn about several real crimes in MN - and the books Weber wrote about them. They will also learn what a psychologist does in testifying at trials for sex offenders etc. Participants will have a new awareness of the process and information needed to testify at these trials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees enjoyed hearing about Franks occupation and all that it involves; his knowledge honed from working in forensics and the insight that he has from working with victims and criminals. The learned about his process in writing his books, and how the covers for them were chosen.

Source of Additional Funds

City of Graceville, Northern Star/Ortonville Independent, KDIO Radio, Friends of the Library

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200