Can structured tools improve the consistency and fairness of parole decisions? We are analyzing parole processes and outcomes in California to identify any disparities and explore whether data-driven frameworks could deliver fairer, more consistent releases. Why parole decision-making needs a…
Can we better align officers’ decisions with policy to improve resource use, fairness, and safety? Focusing on two key decision points—supervision level assignments and technical violation reports—we identify gaps between policy and practice and help design targeted reforms to improve…
Can risk-based release policies improve pretrial outcomes, compared to unstructured judicial decisions? We analyze how officers and judges currently decide who to keep in jail before trial, then model the impact of a policy that would release defendants classified as…
How do criminal justice fees, and their removal, affect people’s assets, experiences, and chances of success on probation? We are estimating the impact of fees and other monetary sanctions on peoples’ financial health, life experiences, and probation outcomes. Context &…
Does eliminating juvenile justice fees improve outcomes for young people and families? We are estimating the impact of financial sanctions (fees, fines, and restitution)—especially fees—on families’ financial health and youths’ probation outcomes. Context & movement toward reform Juvenile justice agencies…
Can a videogame-supported afterschool program prevent aggression and promote wellness among at-risk youth? We are testing a videogame-supported afterschool group that is rooted in science and co-designed with youth to develop self-control during stressful or “hot” situations. Introduction and development…
