Community Safety and Criminal Justice
Safety and resiliency are important factors to ensure the health of a community. Our work looks at the effectiveness and impact of violence prevention and intervention strategies, particularly with at-risk populations.
Wilder Research studies include evaluations and analyses of programs providing supports to people impacted by incarceration, ways government systems can support justice-involved youth, and understanding the implementation of different models that address the exploitation of youth and young adults.
Criminal Background’s Impact on Housing Success: What We Know (And What We Don’t)
This study was intended to guide four nonprofits in considering opportunities to open their housing to more people with criminal backgrounds. Read the article »
Minnesota Strengthening Families Affected by Incarceration Collaborative
Wilder Research is part of this collaborative addressing the strengths and needs of families affected by incarceration in Minnesota. Find out about the academic, chemical health, and mental health outcomes of youth who are affected, and what the collaborative is doing to support families.
