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We study programs and services to improve education and employment outcomes, strengthen family relationships, and provide health and financial supports for people involved with the justice system.
Our researchers evaluate initiatives for multiple populations, including youth offenders, adults in jails and prisons, and former offenders. Our work provides insight into the effectiveness of interventions at many points of contact with the juvenile and criminal justice systems, including violence prevention programs, bail programs, and juvenile justice reform efforts in cities and counties across the country.
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Andrea Headley Receives 2026 David N. Kershaw Award for outstanding contributions to public policy
Andrea M. Headley of Georgetown University will receive the 2026 David N. Kershaw Award, honoring her rigorous, evidence-driven research on policing, public safety, justice policy, and government-community relationships.
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