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JIRN is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the use of nonpartisan research and analysis to inform criminal and juvenile justice decision making.
A new article by Mohammad Hosseini, Ph.D., and colleagues examines the need for clear guidelines on using AI in IRB applications. We’re looking forward to his training next week on research ethics and AI—still time to register!
jirn.org/ai-and-justice-policy/
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jirn.org/ai-and-justice-policy/
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Guidelines needed for the use of AI in the preparation or review of IRB, IBC, and IACUC applications
Three committees are responsible for overseeing different aspects of the ethical conduct of research: Institutional review boards (IRBs) are responsible for helping to protect the rights and welfar...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM
A new article by Mohammad Hosseini, Ph.D., and colleagues examines the need for clear guidelines on using AI in IRB applications. We’re looking forward to his training next week on research ethics and AI—still time to register!
jirn.org/ai-and-justice-policy/
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full...
jirn.org/ai-and-justice-policy/
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full...
📢 Funding alert for SACs! BJS has released the FY 2025 State Justice Statistics Program for SACs. ~$3M available, with awards up to $225K for 12–36 month projects.
🗓 Deadlines: Grants.gov Feb 24 | JustGrants: Mar 3
🔗 zurl.co/QPf77
🗓 Deadlines: Grants.gov Feb 24 | JustGrants: Mar 3
🔗 zurl.co/QPf77
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January 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
📢 Funding alert for SACs! BJS has released the FY 2025 State Justice Statistics Program for SACs. ~$3M available, with awards up to $225K for 12–36 month projects.
🗓 Deadlines: Grants.gov Feb 24 | JustGrants: Mar 3
🔗 zurl.co/QPf77
🗓 Deadlines: Grants.gov Feb 24 | JustGrants: Mar 3
🔗 zurl.co/QPf77
JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Jack Reed from the Colorado SAC about their recent report, Firearm Thefts & Recoveries in Colorado 2019-2024 . zurl.co/QOLUn
January 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Jack Reed from the Colorado SAC about their recent report, Firearm Thefts & Recoveries in Colorado 2019-2024 . zurl.co/QOLUn
IRN President George Shaler speaks with Kallie Hall from the South Dakota SAC about their recent report, Sheriff’s Management Study. zurl.co/GluS4
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
IRN President George Shaler speaks with Kallie Hall from the South Dakota SAC about their recent report, Sheriff’s Management Study. zurl.co/GluS4
JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Jessica Reichert from the Illinois SAC about their recent article, Illinois K-12 Public School Personnel Readiness for Supporting Student Mental Health. zurl.co/W8KwV
December 31, 2025 at 11:56 AM
JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Jessica Reichert from the Illinois SAC about their recent article, Illinois K-12 Public School Personnel Readiness for Supporting Student Mental Health. zurl.co/W8KwV
Join us for a webinar on the responsible use of AI in justice policy research. We’ll cover best practices in ethics, transparency, reliability, and rigor— plus key considerations for incorporating AI in IRB submissions. zurl.co/AqY6B
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join us for a webinar on the responsible use of AI in justice policy research. We’ll cover best practices in ethics, transparency, reliability, and rigor— plus key considerations for incorporating AI in IRB submissions. zurl.co/AqY6B
In this episode of Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Leigh Bates from the New York SAC, about their recent report, Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Felony Case Processing in New York. zurl.co/mUuHc
December 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
In this episode of Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Leigh Bates from the New York SAC, about their recent report, Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Felony Case Processing in New York. zurl.co/mUuHc
In this episode, JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Kelly Officer from the Oregon SAC about their recent report, 2024 Felony Convictions Report for Oregon.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
In this episode, JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Kelly Officer from the Oregon SAC about their recent report, 2024 Felony Convictions Report for Oregon.
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Join us for a webinar on the responsible use of AI in justice policy research. We’ll cover best practices in ethics, transparency, reliability, and rigor— plus key considerations for incorporating AI in IRB submissions. zurl.co/AqY6B
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join us for a webinar on the responsible use of AI in justice policy research. We’ll cover best practices in ethics, transparency, reliability, and rigor— plus key considerations for incorporating AI in IRB submissions. zurl.co/AqY6B
JIRN and several SACs are at ASC this week. If you're attending, look for us! Here's JIRN's Interim E.D. with Colorado SAC Director Jack Reed.
November 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
JIRN and several SACs are at ASC this week. If you're attending, look for us! Here's JIRN's Interim E.D. with Colorado SAC Director Jack Reed.
In this episode, JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Baron Blakley from the Virginia SAC about their recent report, Drug Cases Submitted to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Calendar Year 2024. zurl.co/lJF1b
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In this episode, JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Baron Blakley from the Virginia SAC about their recent report, Drug Cases Submitted to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Calendar Year 2024. zurl.co/lJF1b
Join @JIRNinfo at ASC 2025 to learn more about Alt-Academic Careers. More info at zurl.co/Q2YPS. #ASCriminology2025
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Join @JIRNinfo at ASC 2025 to learn more about Alt-Academic Careers. More info at zurl.co/Q2YPS. #ASCriminology2025
Join US tomorrow for a free webinar on Vermont's Situation Table model, a risk-driven, rapid triage strategy that brings together representatives from multiple agencies to share limited information and coordinate timely interventions.
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Join US tomorrow for a free webinar on Vermont's Situation Table model, a risk-driven, rapid triage strategy that brings together representatives from multiple agencies to share limited information and coordinate timely interventions.
At JIRN, we empower justice researchers & decision-makers with evidence-based solutions. From training & technical assistance to rigorous research & consulting, we turn data into impact. Learn more 👉 zurl.co/jKtkH
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
At JIRN, we empower justice researchers & decision-makers with evidence-based solutions. From training & technical assistance to rigorous research & consulting, we turn data into impact. Learn more 👉 zurl.co/jKtkH
🎥 New Series Alert!
Check out Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs—our new web series where JIRN Board President interviews SAC members about their latest projects & innovations in justice research.
👉 Watch now: zurl.co/sCx3T
#JusticeInsights #JusticeResearch
Check out Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs—our new web series where JIRN Board President interviews SAC members about their latest projects & innovations in justice research.
👉 Watch now: zurl.co/sCx3T
#JusticeInsights #JusticeResearch
October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🎥 New Series Alert!
Check out Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs—our new web series where JIRN Board President interviews SAC members about their latest projects & innovations in justice research.
👉 Watch now: zurl.co/sCx3T
#JusticeInsights #JusticeResearch
Check out Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs—our new web series where JIRN Board President interviews SAC members about their latest projects & innovations in justice research.
👉 Watch now: zurl.co/sCx3T
#JusticeInsights #JusticeResearch
Join us tomorrow! | 1–2 PM ET
Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) to learn how Iowa’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
👉 Register: zurl.co/hmtsS
#JIRNWebinar
Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) to learn how Iowa’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
👉 Register: zurl.co/hmtsS
#JIRNWebinar
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join us tomorrow! | 1–2 PM ET
Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) to learn how Iowa’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
👉 Register: zurl.co/hmtsS
#JIRNWebinar
Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) to learn how Iowa’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
👉 Register: zurl.co/hmtsS
#JIRNWebinar
NEW EPISODE - In this episode, JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Scott Wolfe, Ph.D. and Jed Knode from the Michigan SAC about their recent report Driving while broke: The role of class signals in police discretion. #JusticeInsights #JIRN
October 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NEW EPISODE - In this episode, JIRN President George Shaler speaks with Scott Wolfe, Ph.D. and Jed Knode from the Michigan SAC about their recent report Driving while broke: The role of class signals in police discretion. #JusticeInsights #JIRN
🔍 JIRN conducts rigorous, nonpartisan criminal justice research. We partner with agencies to provide data-driven insights that help decision-makers, practitioners & researchers tackle complex challenges.
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/BBE0D
#JusticeResearch #DataDrivenPolicy
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/BBE0D
#JusticeResearch #DataDrivenPolicy
October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🔍 JIRN conducts rigorous, nonpartisan criminal justice research. We partner with agencies to provide data-driven insights that help decision-makers, practitioners & researchers tackle complex challenges.
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/BBE0D
#JusticeResearch #DataDrivenPolicy
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/BBE0D
#JusticeResearch #DataDrivenPolicy
🥪Join us tomorrow 12–1 PM ET
See how NY’s SAC uses Tableau dashboards to track racial & ethnic disparities & key youth justice indicators.
Presenters: Jeeyoung Chung & Stefan Ivanov
👉 Register: zurl.co/bLqSA
#JIRNWebinar #JuvenileJustice
See how NY’s SAC uses Tableau dashboards to track racial & ethnic disparities & key youth justice indicators.
Presenters: Jeeyoung Chung & Stefan Ivanov
👉 Register: zurl.co/bLqSA
#JIRNWebinar #JuvenileJustice
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🥪Join us tomorrow 12–1 PM ET
See how NY’s SAC uses Tableau dashboards to track racial & ethnic disparities & key youth justice indicators.
Presenters: Jeeyoung Chung & Stefan Ivanov
👉 Register: zurl.co/bLqSA
#JIRNWebinar #JuvenileJustice
See how NY’s SAC uses Tableau dashboards to track racial & ethnic disparities & key youth justice indicators.
Presenters: Jeeyoung Chung & Stefan Ivanov
👉 Register: zurl.co/bLqSA
#JIRNWebinar #JuvenileJustice
💡 The Center for Victim Research (CVR) connects victim service providers & researchers to strengthen responses nationwide.
We:
📊 Promote victim data use
📚 Expand research access
🔎 Translate & share evidence
🤝 Foster collaboration
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/pDmAv
We:
📊 Promote victim data use
📚 Expand research access
🔎 Translate & share evidence
🤝 Foster collaboration
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/pDmAv
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
💡 The Center for Victim Research (CVR) connects victim service providers & researchers to strengthen responses nationwide.
We:
📊 Promote victim data use
📚 Expand research access
🔎 Translate & share evidence
🤝 Foster collaboration
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/pDmAv
We:
📊 Promote victim data use
📚 Expand research access
🔎 Translate & share evidence
🤝 Foster collaboration
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/pDmAv
🎥 New Series Alert!
Check out Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs—our new web series where JIRN Board President interviews SAC members about their latest projects & innovations in justice research.
👉 Watch now: zurl.co/iTmEB
#JusticeInsights #JIRN
Check out Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs—our new web series where JIRN Board President interviews SAC members about their latest projects & innovations in justice research.
👉 Watch now: zurl.co/iTmEB
#JusticeInsights #JIRN
October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🎥 New Series Alert!
Check out Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs—our new web series where JIRN Board President interviews SAC members about their latest projects & innovations in justice research.
👉 Watch now: zurl.co/iTmEB
#JusticeInsights #JIRN
Check out Justice Insights: Conversations with SACs—our new web series where JIRN Board President interviews SAC members about their latest projects & innovations in justice research.
👉 Watch now: zurl.co/iTmEB
#JusticeInsights #JIRN
🚨 Upcoming JIRN Brown Bag!
📊 Yearwood Awards Highlight – Dashboards
🗓️ Oct 21 | 12–1 PM ET | FREE
Hear from the Maine & New Jersey SACs on their award-winning dashboards making justice + traffic data more transparent & accessible.
🔗 Register: zurl.co/uPJGR
📊 Yearwood Awards Highlight – Dashboards
🗓️ Oct 21 | 12–1 PM ET | FREE
Hear from the Maine & New Jersey SACs on their award-winning dashboards making justice + traffic data more transparent & accessible.
🔗 Register: zurl.co/uPJGR
October 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🚨 Upcoming JIRN Brown Bag!
📊 Yearwood Awards Highlight – Dashboards
🗓️ Oct 21 | 12–1 PM ET | FREE
Hear from the Maine & New Jersey SACs on their award-winning dashboards making justice + traffic data more transparent & accessible.
🔗 Register: zurl.co/uPJGR
📊 Yearwood Awards Highlight – Dashboards
🗓️ Oct 21 | 12–1 PM ET | FREE
Hear from the Maine & New Jersey SACs on their award-winning dashboards making justice + traffic data more transparent & accessible.
🔗 Register: zurl.co/uPJGR
📊 Oct 28 | 1–2 PM ET
Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) to learn how Iowa’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
👉 Register: zurl.co/J25Qq
#JIRNWebinar
Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) to learn how Iowa’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
👉 Register: zurl.co/J25Qq
#JIRNWebinar
October 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📊 Oct 28 | 1–2 PM ET
Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) to learn how Iowa’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
👉 Register: zurl.co/J25Qq
#JIRNWebinar
Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) to learn how Iowa’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
👉 Register: zurl.co/J25Qq
#JIRNWebinar
🥪 Brown Bag | Oct 14, 12–1 PM ET
See how NY’s SAC uses Tableau dashboards to track racial & ethnic disparities & key youth justice indicators.
Presenters: Jeeyoung Chung & Stefan Ivanov
👉 Register: zurl.co/9TAlc
#JIRNWebinar #JuvenileJustice
See how NY’s SAC uses Tableau dashboards to track racial & ethnic disparities & key youth justice indicators.
Presenters: Jeeyoung Chung & Stefan Ivanov
👉 Register: zurl.co/9TAlc
#JIRNWebinar #JuvenileJustice
October 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🥪 Brown Bag | Oct 14, 12–1 PM ET
See how NY’s SAC uses Tableau dashboards to track racial & ethnic disparities & key youth justice indicators.
Presenters: Jeeyoung Chung & Stefan Ivanov
👉 Register: zurl.co/9TAlc
#JIRNWebinar #JuvenileJustice
See how NY’s SAC uses Tableau dashboards to track racial & ethnic disparities & key youth justice indicators.
Presenters: Jeeyoung Chung & Stefan Ivanov
👉 Register: zurl.co/9TAlc
#JIRNWebinar #JuvenileJustice
Webinar Alert: Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) on Oct 28, 1–2 PM EDT to learn how IA’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
Register: zurl.co/MRdV4
#JIRNWebinar #PrisonSafety
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) on Oct 28, 1–2 PM EDT to learn how IA’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
Register: zurl.co/MRdV4
#JIRNWebinar #PrisonSafety
September 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Webinar Alert: Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) on Oct 28, 1–2 PM EDT to learn how IA’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
Register: zurl.co/MRdV4
#JIRNWebinar #PrisonSafety
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) on Oct 28, 1–2 PM EDT to learn how IA’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
Register: zurl.co/MRdV4
#JIRNWebinar #PrisonSafety