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Community Education Center’s Alumni Association Proposal

Funding Agency: The Community Education Center’s Alumni Association

Principal Investigator: Michael Ostermann

Abstract: Those who are released from prison and attempt to reenter their communities face significant challenges that span multiple domains. Challenges include, but are not limited to, securing stable housing,... Learn More

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Correctional Program Checklist Training Proposal

Funding Agency: New Jersey State Parole Board

Principal Investigator: Michael Ostermann

Co-Principal Investigator: Shenique Thomas

Abstract: The Rutgers University Evidence-Based Institute (EBI) proposes co-hosting a training curriculum sponsored by the New Jersey State Parole Board’s (SPB) Community Programs Division (CPD). The proposed training will be... Learn More

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GPS-Electronic Monitoring Applications Study

Funding Agency: University of Calgary

Principal Investigator: Leslie Kennedy

Co-Principal Investigator: Joel Caplan

Abstract: The Rutgers Center on Public Security will serve as consultant to the GPS-EM Offender Mgmt Project. The Center will provide technical advice on how to proceed in the identification,... Learn More

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Targeting Violent Crime Initiative

Funding Agency: The State of New Jersey office of the Attorney General

Principal Investigator: Todd Clear

Co-Principal Investigator: Wayne Fisher

Abstract: In 2010, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice awarded Targeting Violent Crime Initiative (TVCI) funding to seven municipal police departments operating in municipalities experiencing high rates of violent... Learn More

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Fugitive Safe Surrender

Funding Agency: The State of New Jersey office of the Attorney General

Principal Investigator: Todd Clear

Co-Principal Investigator: Wayne Fisher

Abstract: The Rutgers- Newark School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) has performed key roles in the planning and implementation of two of New Jersey’s Fugitive Safe Surrender (FSS) efforts. SCJ first... Learn More

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National Initiatives. Enhancing Law Enforcement

Funding Agency: Department of Justice

Principal Investigator: Todd Clear

Co-Principal Investigator: Michael Ostermann

Abstract: This is a proposal for a two-year police organizational change project designed to assist 15 urban New Jersey police departments and 5 national departments in implementing new methods to... Learn More

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Impact of Post-Prison Supervision on Recidvism

Funding Agency: PEW Charitable Trust

Principal Investigator: Todd Clear

Co-Principal Investigator: Michael Ostermann

Abstract: While research has demonstrated that evidence-based prisoner reentry programs can lower reoffending, few studies have addressed how supervision in its various forms affects post-release criminal behaviors. Rutgers will use... Learn More

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An Evidence-Based Initiative for Community Justice Policy and Practice

Funding Agency: New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Principal Investigator: Todd Clear

Co-Principal Investigator: Michael Ostermann

Abstract: In 2011, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General gave a small seed grant to Rutgers University to establish an Evidence-Based Institute (EBI). Operating as a joint initiative... Learn More

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