RESEARCH SUPPORT

With expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research, we can offer guidance in the development, implementation, and interpretation of research projects. We can provide support with:

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• Defining your research question

• Determining appropriate data sources and research methods

• Designing your study to best meet your organization's goals

• Assessing and summarizing your research results.

• Writing up and distributing findings to key stakeholders.

MEDIA & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Our membership in the Crime & Justice Research Alliance, professional media training, and decades in the classroom offer us confidence to speak with journalists about topics related to our areas of expertise. If you are a reporter looking for a quote for an in-progress story, we are happy to speak with you. We also are available for keynotes, panel moderating, and other speaking engagements.

LEGISLATIVE GUIDANCE

We offer support to legislative staffers, members of advocacy organizations, and others in the development of evidence-based, data-driven legislation related to crime and justice matters. We can help help identify and provide:

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• Relevant published academic research to establish evidence base

• Examples from other states' laws and policies

• Copy-editing and language recommendations for draft legislation

• Testimony at committee hearings

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY

Drawing on two decades of research experience, direct service work, and  subject matter expertise, we can provide expert witness testimony in criminal cases involving:

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• intimate partner violence

• sexual assault

• child sexual abuse

• stalking

• violent victimization

• drug offenses