Research Units

The study evaluates whether basic Propensity Score Modeling (PSM) can reliably replicate results from Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) in...

The study assessed the outcomes of Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), enacted by the 2013 House Bill 3194. This legislation aimed to...

The study aimed to identify patterns, biases, and inefficiencies in the Oregon Parole Board's decision-making processes, focusing on their impact...

The study aimed to address the accuracy and validity of pretrial risk assessment tools (PSC and VPRAI) used in Oregon counties to predict failure...

The study examines the factors influencing pretrial detention and sentencing decisions in Oregon. It seeks to understand disparities caused by ...

Evaluate the use of computer-aided dispatch (CAD)
Kris Henning,
Christian Peterson,
Greg Stewart,
Kimberly Kahn,
Yves Labissiere,
Brian Renauer...

The study aimed to assess community perceptions of public safety and the Springfield Police Department (SPD). It evaluated public trust...

The study aimed to tackle disproportionately high crime rates in Portland's Parkrose and Hollywood neighborhoods, including property crimes...

The study evaluates the impact of Oregon's successive drug legislation, particularly Ballot Measure 110 (M110), which decriminalized possession of...

The study examines the relationship between the length of stay (LOS) in prison and the likelihood of recidivism among non-violent offenders in...

Public defenders face challenges in maintaining effective attorney-client communication, compounded by resource constraints and systemic barriers...

This research examines the decision-making processes surrounding pretrial detention in Oregon. It investigates how pretrial release decisions are...