Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute (CJPRI), located in downtown Portland, is an acclaimed leader in multidisciplinary research for criminal justice and community organizations and agencies. The CJPRI's position within the heart of Oregon's public service climate enables criminal justice practioners, policy makers, and academics throughout the state of Oregon explore policy and practice through best practices.
The institute strives to improve the body of literature pertaining to criminology and criminal justice issues through independent research projects, and provides policy makers throughout the state with a forum in which issues of policy and practice may be explored, using objective, performance-based criteria. The researchers at CJPRI have a diverse set of interests and skills and welcome inquiries for collaboration on a wide range of research issues.
The Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute’s Research in Brief series explores key bodies of published work about critical criminal justice issues and highlights the findings in a immediate, easy-to-follow language for all audiences. These briefs are intended to inform criminal justice practitioners, policymakers, and citizens regarding key issues in criminal justice.
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