This issue features fresh, research‑driven articles curated for the evidence‑based practice community. They explore reentry, reintegration resources, and the housing implications shaping today’s human services landscape. Click on the titles below to enjoy… Reentry and Reintegration: Overcoming Barriers to Housing for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Agnetha GillbanksUniversity of New Haven Optimizing Reentry Resources: A Multi-Stage ModelThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 10, Issue 1
Photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash Haneen J. AlaniUniversity of New Haven Homelessness in the United States has reached a critical and alarming point. In 2023, more than 653,000 individuals were recorded as experiencing homelessness—a 12% increase from the previous year and the highest documented rate in the country (HUD, 2023). Including 127,707 olderFrom Streets to Stability: Ending the Criminalization of Homelessness Through Housing First and Structural Reform
Photo by Ryunosuke Kikuno on Unsplash Mariah J. RoblesUniversity of New Haven High recidivism rates in the United States highlight the challenges of successful reentry. Research shows that reentry is a complex, multi-stage process shaped by life before, during, and after incarceration (Durnescu, 2018; Ortiz & Jackey, 2019; Visher & Travis, 2003). Although the SecondOptimizing Reentry Resources: A Multi-Stage Model for Successful Reintegration
Photo by Tom Rumble on Unsplash Agnetha GillbanksUniversity of New Haven Prison overcrowding has been an issue in the United States for decades due to the tough-on-crime movement that was dominant in the 1980s (Mauer, 1999). States grappled with housing inmates that were well beyond their capacity, creating conditions that were less than ideal. InReentry and Reintegration: Overcoming Barriers to Housing for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features three (3) in-depth research articles you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… LGBTQ+ Victimization and Negative Police Interactions Elliot GamelinUniversity of New Haven Racially Disparate Revocation Outcomes in Community Corrections Systems Maurice St MatthewsUniversity of New Haven Reforming Incarceration through Evidence-Based Rehabilitation ApproachesThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 9, Number 4
Photo by Tim Hüfner on Unsplash Simran Adhikari University of New Haven There has been a lengthy shift in beliefs about incarceration and rehabilitation, with modern efforts focused on determining what works and what does not in corrections. From Robert Martinson’s “nothing works” view, to questioning whether rehabilitation is even an attainable goal for criminalReforming Incarceration through Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Approaches
Photo by Reneé Thompson on Unsplash Maurice St MatthewsUniversity of New Haven There are currently 3.6 million adults under community supervision, either on probation as an alternative to prison or on parole after being released from prison, thereby transferring the supervision of these individuals from a carceral institution to the community (Kaeble, 2024). The twoRacially Disparate Revocation Outcomes in Community Corrections Systems
Photo by Karollyne Videira Hubert on Unsplash Elliot GamelinUniversity of New Haven The criminal justice system has struggled to serve and protect minority groups within society. Minority victims tend to lack trust in law enforcement for fear that they will dismiss their need for aid (Lee & Santiago, 2022; Walters et al., 2020). Especially whenLGBTQ+ Victimization and Negative Police Interactions
Photo by Luca Kursawe on Unsplash Nanthieswar SathianUniversity of New Haven As the goal of the criminal justice system changed from being punitive to correctional inrecent decades, more attention has been given to ensuring successful re-entry (Morris and Tonry, 1990; Ward, 2015). Successful reentry can be validated when an offender released from a correctional facilityTechnology in Prisons: Video Visitation and its Effectiveness
Photo by Lerone Pieters on Unsplash Nikhil Chandra NathUniversity of New Haven One of the most prevalent cybercrimes in the era of digital society is identity theft, which affects individuals, businesses, and government. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2021, over 1.4 million cases of identity theft were documented in the United States,Identity Theft in the Digital Age: Risk Factors, Preventive Measures, and Policy Implications
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features two (2) in-depth research articles you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… Identity Theft in the Digital Age: Risk Factors, Preventive Measures, and Policy Implications Nikhil Chandra NathUniversity of New Haven Technology in Prisons: Video Visitation and its Effectiveness Nanthieswar SathianUniversity of NewThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 9, Number 3
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features two (2) in-depth research articles, and a short piece on some recently released resources you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… Supporting Human Trafficking Victims: Understanding and Providing Services Based on Needs Jing Xiao University of New Haven Specifying Match-Fixing as a CriminalThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 9, Number 2
Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash David Myers University of New Haven The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap is available now on the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) website. This Roadmap was developed to assist local jurisdictions in developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to prevent, reduce, and respond to acts ofNew Resources: Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap and CVIPI Literature
Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash Alban Zohn University of New Haven Match-fixing stands at the forefront of criminal threats to sport. The European Convention on the Manipulation of Sport Events (Macolin Convention) recommended that countries update their laws to incorporate match-fixing as a specified criminal offense. This change was deemed necessary, because relying onSpecifying Match-Fixing as a Criminal Offense in the United States
Photo by Milin John on Unsplash Jing Xiao University of New Haven Human trafficking violates fundamental human rights. Related crimes incite severe economic, social, and health impact on victims and their families. Since the United Nation Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime in 2000 (United Nations, 2000), governments in most nations have initiated special campaigns withSupporting Human Trafficking Victims: Understanding and Providing Services Based on Needs
Photo by Dariusz Sankowski on Unsplash David MyersUniversity of New Haven The Oxford Handbook of Evidence-Based Crime and Justice Policy (Welsh, Zane, and Mears, 2024a; https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-oxford-handbook-of-evidence-based-crime-and-justice-policy-9780197618110?) offers thorough discussion and critical review of evidence-based crime and justice policy, while demonstrating how research can guide criminal justice policy and practice in a variety of critical areas.New Scholarship: The Oxford Handbook of Evidence-Based Crime and Justice Policy
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash Jasmine KaurUniversity of New Haven Although the increased use of technology has offered numerous benefits in various aspects of human life, its use is not without pitfalls. Increased adoption of technology directly relates to an increased exposure to cybercrime victimization risk. As people across the world switchedEmerging Issues in Cybercrimes Prosecution
Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash Megan M. TraffordUniversity of New Haven Gun violence constitutes one of the leading public health concerns within the United States. Firearms remain among the most commonly used weapons during the commission of crimes nationally, and the state of Connecticut is no exception. Recent annual reports of crime in ConnecticutMore Green, Less Guns: A Call for Improvement of Community Spaces in the Pursuit of Gun Violence Reduction
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features two (2) in-depth research articles and one(1) book review you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… More Green, Less Guns: A Call for Improvement of Community Spaces in the Pursuit of Gun Violence Reduction Megan M. TraffordUniversity of New Haven Emerging Issues inThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 9, Number 1
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features three (3) in-depth research articles you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… Exploring the Victim-Offender Overlap: General Strain Theory, Negative Emotions, and Gender Dynamics Agnetha Gillbanks University of New Haven Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement Officers Ashley McDowell University ofThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 8, Number 4
Photo by Mark Daynes on Unsplash Agnetha GillbanksUniversity of New Haven Historically, the focus of the criminal justice system had primarily been on punishing the offender, while the victim’s needs and experiences were largely ignored. However, as criminology and victimology evolved, scholars realized that both victims and offenders required attention. While these disciplines were initiallyExploring the Victim-Offender Overlap: General Strain Theory, Negative Emotions, and Gender Dynamics
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Ashley McDowellUniversity of New Haven For most individuals, mental health and suicide prevention are challenging topics to discuss. With suicidal behaviors and/or thoughts being among the larger category of mental health issues, over 700,000 lives are lost to suicide each year, which is of significant concern to the generalMental Wellness and Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement Officers
Photo by Anna Kovaļova on Unsplash Haneen J. AlaniUniversity of New Haven Issues concerning police misconduct and mistrust of law enforcement officers have been around far longer than the development of wearable and vehicle-mounted dashboard cameras (Dunham & Alpert, 1997). Concerns regarding police misconduct and unethical behaviors are as old as the United States (OtuImplications and Effectiveness of Body-Worn Cameras: Situational and Individualistic Characteristics
Sudeshna Das, University of New Haven In the United States, juvenile crime is an area of major concern. Research on delinquency often examines indicators existing at the early stages of development (McCluskey et al., 2004). Relatedly, school absenteeism affects students’ performance and can lead to long-term effects (Ginsburg et al., 2014; Aucejo & Romano, 2016).Breaking the Cycle of Absenteeism: Strategies for Prevention
Jessica R. Morgan, University of New Haven Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash Suspensions and expulsions are not only harmful practices but are ineffective punishments for students in Preschool through 12th grade. Even with extensive research on the adverse effects and disproportionate use of exclusionary discipline, it is still practiced across the country. While suspensionsThe Price of Punishment: Exclusionary Discipline in Connecticut PreK-12 Schools
Mariah Robles, University of New Haven In a contemporary study of 64,329 high-risk juvenile offenders, 67.5% reported exposure to four or more adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs (Baglivio & Epps, 2016). Early ACE research assessed exposure to such factors as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse; household mental illness and substance abuse; having an incarcerated householdUnderstanding the Criminal Pathways of Victimized Youth
Spring into action! This issue of the EBP Quarterly features three (3) in-depth research articles you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… Understanding the Criminal Pathways of Victimized Youth Mariah Robles, University of New Haven The Price of Punishment: Exclusionary Discipline in Connecticut PreK-12 Schools Jessica R. Morgan, University ofThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 8, Number 3
Seasons Greetings! This issue of the EBP Quarterly features three (3) in-depth research articles we suspect you can’t wait to dig into! Click on the titles below to enjoy… Addressing the High Rates of Mental Health Problems and Substance Abuse among Incarcerated Women Victoria Espinoza, University of New Haven Breaking Barriers: A Call to Connect ReentrantsThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 8, Number 2
Mark M. Lowis, LMSW, MINT, CEBP, Joyfields Institute for Evidence-Based Professionals If you get the chance to go to your local family style restaurant and observe, you will notice there is always one table where a few distinguished men of retirement age (a recent accomplishment for me) sit together and visit. Their conversation often turns toWhat Does It Mean to Become a Certified Evidence Based Practitioner (CEBP) Or, Giving Up Your “Guy in a Diner” Card
Mark M. Lowis, LMSW, MINT, CEBP, Joyfields Institute for Evidence-Based Professionals If you get the chance to go to your local family style restaurant and observe, you will notice there is always one table where a few distinguished men of retirement age (a recent accomplishment for me) sit together and visit. Their conversation often turns toWhat Does It Mean to Become a Certified Evidence Based Practitioner (CEBP) Or, Giving Up Your “Guy in a Diner” Card
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features three (3) in-depth research articles. We bet you can’t wait to dig in! Policing Mental Illness: Improving Law Enforcement Outcomes for the Mentally Ill How to Reduce Secondary Trauma for Law Enforcement Who Investigate Crimes against Children Is There a Panacea to Combat Police Corruption? Photo by LeslyThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 8, Number 1
In this issue of the EBP Quarterly we feature three (3) in-depth research articles. Enjoy… A Process and Impact Evaluation of a Federal Drug Court Transition of Body-Worn Cameras from Policing to Corrections Life as an Exoneree: An Examination of the Causes and Consequences of Wrongful Conviction Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of New HavenThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 7, Number 4
In this issue of the EBP Quarterly we feature two (2) in-depth research articles. The first is eleventh in a series of reports that evaluates the effectiveness of programming administered within the Kentucky Department of Corrections Prison System. It is the first report of its kind, as it is the first one to evaluate progressThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 7, Number 3
This issue features 3 indepth research articles covering challenges faced in the field today. Enjoy! Comparing the Role of School Resource Officers: From National Research Findings to First-Hand Perspectives in Connecticut The Effect of Marijuana Legalization on Crime Rates A Review of Corporal Punishment in the United States Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of New HavenThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 7, Number 2
This issue features timely and in-depth research articles. Enjoy… Problems and Solutions for American Immigration Detention Curbing Corruption in Asia and Africa: The Effectiveness of Political Will and Anti-Corruption Agencies Mafia Manipulation: An Analysis of Organized Crime during COVID-19 Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of New Haven Publisher: Joyfields Institute
This issue features timely and in-depth research articles. Enjoy… Contemporary Research on the Implementation of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training in Corrections The Intersection between Wrongful Convictions and Prisoner Reentry: A Look at the Challenges Faced by Exonerees Post-Incarceration Maternal Difficulties: Exploring Issues Faced by Pregnant Women Behind Bars Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, UniversityThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 6, Number 4
In this issue we features 3 timely and in-depth articles. Enjoy… The Impact of Quality Assurance Practices on Client Outcomes An Evaluation of the Newhallville Safe Neighborhood Initiative (NSNI) Introduction: Addressing Food Insecurity through Public Administration EBP Quarterly Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of New Haven Publisher: Joyfields Institute Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash
In this issue we features 3 timely and in-depth articles. Enjoy… Improvements in Policing: It’s Not Only What We Train, but How We Train Extending the Ties that Bind: Considering the Implementation of Extended Family Visits in Prisons Marijuana Decriminalization and Legalization in the 21st Century EBP Quarterly Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University ofThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 6, Number 2
In this issue of the EBP Quarterly we illustrate a model researcher/practitioner partnership with an Executive Summary, and a full evaluation report produced in such a partnership. We hope you find it useful as you build your own. Enjoy… View Executive Summary Research in Action: Drug Court Evaluation through a Researcher-Practitioner Partnership Download Report An EvaluationThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 6, Number 1
In this issue we features 3 timely and in-depth articles. Enjoy… Law Enforcement Social Interaction Training: A Review of the Research Dissecting Community Policing: The Contemporary American Perspective Racialized Bodies within Policing and Surveillance EBP Quarterly Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of New Haven Publisher: Joyfields Institute Photo by Kaizen Nagy on Unsplash
The Impact of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines on Diabetes through the Use of Mobile Devices Racial and Ethnic Disparities across the Juvenile Justice System Potential Aftercare and Vacatur Laws for Survivors of Sex Trafficking The Importance of Comprehensive K-12 Sexual Education Programs EBP Quarterly Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of NewThe EBP Quarterly – 2020 (Volume 5, Number 3)
Traveling at 1000 Feet per Second with Unalterable Consequences: How to Decrease Police Officer-Involved Shootings Actual Relief: A Call for the Better Implementation of Underutilized Rights Restoration Programs Early Interventions: More Self-Control, Less Crime? The Effectiveness and Future of Polygraph Testing EBP Quarterly Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of New Haven Publisher: Joyfields Institute Previous Quarterlies | Submit Articles PhotosThe EBP Quarterly – 2020 (Volume 5, Number 2)
Transition Planning for Students with Autism and Intellectual Disability: A Review of Research Crime Analysis as Part of the Evidence-Based Policing Toolkit: Implementation, Integration, and Practical Use Does Procedural Justice Training of Law Enforcement Officers “Work”? BIASED: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do EBP Quarterly Editor: David L. Myers,The EBP Quarterly – 2020 (Volume 5, Number 1)
An Overview of Recent National and International Research on the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility On the Criminalization of Homelessness Evolution of the Evidence-Based Movement Interviews Series – 2 Evolution of the Evidence-Based Movement Interviews Series – 3 Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of New Haven Publisher: Joyfields Institute
Evaluation Results from the Somerset County Day Reporting Center Bullying and Its Correlation with School Violence Evolution of the Evidence-Based Movement Interviews Series – 1 Editor: David L. Myers, PhD, University of New Haven Publisher: Joyfields Institute Photos from photographers on Unsplash
