Research Units

The study focuses on understanding the demographic characteristics and criminal histories of individuals convicted of "luring a minor" in one...

The research investigates how mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders independently and collectively affect juvenile court outcome...

The study examines the influence of race and ethnicity on social organization within prisons, specifically focusing on the "racial code," a set of...

The study examines Oregon’s Short-Term Transitional Leave (STTL) program, aiming to understand its effects on recidivism compared to traditional...

Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Act (JRA), initiated through House Bill 3194, sought to reduce incarceration rates, mitigate correctional costs, and ...

The study evaluates the impact of Oregon’s Ballot Measure 110 (M110), which decriminalized personal drug possession in favor of treatment-oriented...

The study aimed to evaluate the impact of Oregon's Short-Term Transitional Leave (STTL) program on recidivism rates, particularly focusing on...

The study investigates the impact of solitary confinement on the mental well-being of incarcerated individuals, aiming to clarify mixed evidence...

This study examines the Multnomah County Justice Reinvestment Program (MCJRP) in Oregon, part of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), design...

The study aimed to improve the accuracy, equity, and efficiency of pretrial risk assessments in Oregon by designing an actuarial risk assessment...

The report addresses limitations in existing pretrial risk assessment tools in Oregon. The two most commonly used tools, the Public Safety...

Bend study finds rising trust in BPD, strong daytime safety, concern over homelessness, traffic, growth; urges more engagement, visibility, support.