About Justice Policy
The Justice Policy Program (JPP) at the Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy informs policy development and practice in civil, criminal, and social justice systems in Maine and nationally. Our applied research, training, and technical assistance builds capacity and improves community health and public safety.
Areas of Focus
Criminal Justice
The Justice Policy Program engages with local and national organizations to provide training, technical assistance and program evaluation services aimed at quality implementation of data driven and evidence based practices. Contact Erica King for more information.
Juvenile Justice
The Justice Policy Program works with partners across the juvenile justice system to provide technical assistance, evaluation and performance measurement to ensure all youth experience a fair, equitable and responsive juvenile justice system across race, gender, ethnicity, geography and offense. Contact Erica King for more information
Organizational Improvement
We assist agencies to measure and monitor ongoing quality improvements in agency practices and services. We develop customer satisfaction surveys, peer review tools, outcome measures and program evaluation processes as part of a larger agency CQI framework. Contact George Shaler for more information.
Statistical Analysis Center
The Maine Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) informs policy development and improvement of practice in Maine's criminal and juvenile justice systems. SAC conducts applied research, evaluates programs and new initiatives, and provides technical assistance, consultation and organizational development services. Contact George Shaler for more information.
Victims of Crime
We enhance the professional practice of Victim Advocates in all disciplines within the victim-of-crime field – domestic violence, sexual assault, prosecution, law enforcement, Department of Corrections, compensation, and Federal Crime Units. Our services include developing/delivering foundational and advanced training, ongoing technical assistance, and disseminating resources and supportive materials. Contact person: Maureen Baker for more information.
Violence against Women and Families
Through our focus on Violence Against Women and Families we engage in policy analysis, evaluation, technical assistance, critical review of research, and public service that seek to support efforts to end domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking in persons, and dating violence and to promote justice and restoration for survivors of these crimes. Contact: Elisabeth Snell for more information.