Public opinion

Authors: Cheryl Roberts and Elyse Clawson, Crime and Justice Institute
John Doble, Carol Selton, and Andrew Briker, Doble Research Associates
2005

A public opinion study by the Crime and Justice Institute and Doble Research Associates

Because public opinion is an important factor in shaping criminal justice policy, the Crime and Justice Institute partnered with Doble Research Associates to conduct a nonpartisan public opinion study to explore the views of Massachusetts and Boston residents on a range of criminal justice policies. This study specifically sought to determine how much public support exists for evidence-based practices that criminal justice research has shown to be most effective in reducing criminal behavior.

Authors: Len Engel, Meghan Howe, Jennifer Fahey and Julie Finn
2006

The Crime & Justice Institute is proud to present this Criminal and Juvenile Justice Policy Briefing Book as part of its effort to promote effective and efficient criminal justice policies in Massachusetts. This briefing book, sponsored by the Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation, is being presented to Massachusetts political candidates who will impact criminal justice policy going forward. The Crime & Justice Institute (CJI) offers this document with the hope that criminal justice issues will be substantively discussed during this campaign season within the context of the important public interests they address.

Authors: Jennifer Fahey, Cheryl Roberts, Leonard Engel
2006

To gain a better understanding of employers’ views about hiring ex-offenders, the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) conducted a review of the national research literature and held a series of focus groups with employers in the greater Boston area. The report presents a summary of findings and recommendations.