Publications

Len Engel
December 2009

This report examines the growth of the cost of corrections in Massachusetts in contrast to government spending for other competing sectors, identifies programs that could be adopted here, and describes specific reforms to bring costs under greater control.

Various Authors
March 2009

The Crime and Justice Institute and the National Institute of Corrections are proud to present a series of eight whitepapers on the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP) known as the Box Set. The papers are designed to share information with criminal justice system stakeholders about how the implementation of evidence-based practices and a focus on recidivism reduction affect their areas of expertise in community corrections, defense, jail, judiciary, pretrial services, prison, prosecution, and treatment.

September 2009

Lighting the way: Improving Corrections Policies and Practices
CRJ’s Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) releases a briefing booklet entitled “Lighting the way: Improving Corrections Policies and Practices” which outlines their Integrated Model of Corrections Founded on Evidence-Based Practices.

Crime and Justice Institute
January 2006

After nearly two decades of experience serving some of the most marginalized youth in the community, Roca is undergoing a thoughtful restructuring to clearly define and measure the work that they do, and ultimately to institutionalize practices that fulfill the agency’s mission and goals. As part of this transition to evidence-based practice, Roca is reviewing existing theory and practice that are applicable to its work. This document is a component of that effort.

This online Directory, presented by the Crime and Justice Institute at Community Resources for Justice, and with funding from the Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation, is a compilation of services available to ex-offenders returning to or living in communities in Greater Boston. The Directory presents important information for ex-offenders, corrections practitioners and policymakers, as well as those with an interest in accessing services for ex-offenders, including their families and friends, volunteers, and other service providers.