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Topic: Criminal Justice

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VOA Texas Second Chance Mentoring Program
Volunteers of America Texas developed the Second Chance Mentoring Program which matches incarcerated mothers with community members for one-on-one mentoring during incarceration and after reentry. Wilder Research evaluated the program by conducting a review of program documents and speaking with mentors, mentees, program partners, and staff members.
Most recent report: July 2012

Mentoring Children of Promise
Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans Mentoring Children of Promise (MCP) program provides mentoring services to children of incarcerated parents. Wilder Research is conducting a multi-year process evaluation which will document the program’s service model and identify implementation factors that are most critical to the program’s success.
Most recent report: December 2011

Crime Victims Services
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs asked Wilder Research to develop brief reports that "tell the story" of victim services in the state and suggest new directions. Reports covered domestic violence, sexual assault, general crime, and child abuse.
Most recent report: March 2010

Juvenile Justice Coalition - Forum Evaluation
Results from an online survey of participants in the Juvenile Justice Coalition's statewide forum. The Juvenile Justice Coalition engages in a range of educational and advocacy efforts related to juvenile justice practices across Minnesota.
Most recent report: July 2008

Benefit-Cost Calculations for Three Adult Drug Courts in Minnesota
This paper presents simple benefit-cost calculations for three adult drug courts in Minnesota. These courts are an alternative to processing adult drug offenders through criminal courts.
Most recent report: August 2007

Effective Truancy Prevention and Intervention
Results of a literature review of research related to effective truancy prevention programs of three types: school-based, community-based, and law enforcement or court-based interventions. This project was part of an effort for the Hennepin County School Success Project.
Most recent report: August 2003

Delinquents Under 10 - Targeted Early Intervention
Evaluates a program intended to reduce risk factors for delinquency and increase protective factors such as school success and a stable relationship with at least one caring adult.
Most recent report: February 2003

 

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