Browsing by Author "Green, Emilee"

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    An Overview of Evidence-Based Practices and Programs in Prison Reentry
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 12/18/2019) Green, Emilee
    Individuals released from prison often face immediate challenges related to employment, housing, behavioral health, and social support. While high recidivism rates among returning citizens continue to be an issue in many communities, certain reentry programs have shown effectiveness in improving outcomes for released individuals. This article provides an overview of reentry needs and best practices for reentry programming. Examples of promising reentry programs are provided. Strategies for parole officers are briefly discussed, as parole is often directly related to the reentry process. Evidence-based practices have emerged from the existing research on reentry, but high-quality, replicable research on programming will continue to be necessary to advance the “what works†discourse.
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    An Overview of Police Use of Force Policies and Research
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 2022-08-15) Green, Emilee; Peneff, Orleana
    Local police are expected to use the least amount of force necessary against citizens, both in self-defense and in defense of others. Although relatively rare, many incidents of excessive, and even lethal, force used by police have been documented, particularly in situations involving people of color. Specifically, Black Americans are more likely to be killed during a police encounter than White Americans. The public has called for further investigation, data collection, and research on police use of force. This literature review provides an overview of theories on why police use of force occurs. Theories are based on officer characteristics, types of situations, organizational norms, and police policies and procedures. The review includes data and research on use of force including disparities in its use.
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    An Overview of Police Use of Force Policies and Research
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Authority, Center for Justice Research and Evaluation, 2022-08) Peneff, Orleana; Green, Emilee
    The relationship between the police and public has become increasingly tenuous following a series of highly publicized police killings. These include the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, and Elijah McClain. In addition, data reveals notable racial disparities in police use of force. Although approximately 1,000 civilians in the U.S. are killed by police officers each year, Black men are 2.5 times more likely than their White counterparts to die at the hands of an officer. Studies also have shown that persons of color, persons with mental illness, and persons who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) have increased likelihood of experiencing force. The disparities in police use of force have long been a source of controversy, sparking numerous protests and calls for reform throughout the country.
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    Criminal History Record Checks for Federally Assisted Housing Applications, Annual Report
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Authority, Center for Justice Research and Evaluation, 2023-03) Maranville, Ryan; Reichert, Jessica; Green, Emilee
    On January 31, 2023, ICJIA published its progress in fulfillment of Section 8.10a of the Housing Authorities Act (Maranville & Reichert, 2023). The progress report laid out ICJIA’s full plan to fulfill the Act, highlighted ICJIA’s completed work to date, and detailed the agency’s need for additional engagement with public housing authorities to address logistical and methodological questions for accurate data collection, measurement, and interpretation. Per ICJIA’s established timeline, the months of January, February, and March 2023 were to gather information from public housing stakeholders for logistics and survey refinement, as well as pilot a data collection tool with selected authorities to ensure readability, usability, and clarity. ICJIA is currently on track to meet all deadlines identified in the January 2023 Progress Report.
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    Criminal history record checks for federally assisted housing applications: State fiscal year 2023 supplemental report
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 2023-07-20) Maranville, Ryan; Reichert, Jessica; Ott Hill, Eva; Green, Emilee
    The Housing Authorities Act (310 ILCS 10/8.10a) requires all Illinois public housing authorities to collect and report annually to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). Housing authorities are to report on applications for federally assisted housing, applicants with criminal records, denials based on criminal records, and hearings requested by those denied housing based on criminal records. This supplemental report for State Fiscal Year 2023 provides information shared by the housing authorities to ICJIA in fulfillment of the Act. [Author Abstract]
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    Evaluation of Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Illinois Schools
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Authority, Center for Justice Research and Evaluation, 2023-04) Reichert, Jessica; Gilbreath, Jacquelyn; Green, Emilee; McGuirk, Morgan; Kuczynski, Brian
    Nearly one in six U.S. children have been diagnosed with a mental disorder. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, youth mental health has been declared a national emergency. Schools are at the forefront of youth interventions to promote positive mental health and address mental health concerns. One intervention model includes training school personnel on to identify and help students with mental health issues. ICJIA researchers evaluated Youth Mental Health First Aid training offered to school personnel across Illinois (n = 81) with observations and surveys, including pre- and post-tests. The evaluation revealed participants gained mental health knowledge and were satisfied with the training format and content. The training program appeared to meet its goal of teaching school personnel about mental health issues in young people and interventions to address them.
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    Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force 2022 report
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 2022-10-04) Reichert, Jessica; Green, Emilee
    Firearms prohibitors are factors that prohibit a person from transferring or possessing a firearm or firearm ammunition as outlined in the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. The Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force is responsible for researching available funding opportunities for entities required to report firearms prohibitors. This includes, but is not limited to, hospitals, courts, law enforcement, and corrections. The Task Force is also to identify gaps in firearms prohibitors reporting and assess all forms of mandated firearm and gun violence data collection. This is the first annual report to the Illinois General Assembly.
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    The effectiveness and implications of police reform: A review of the literature
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 2022-10-27) Green, Emilee; Kuczynski, Brian; McGuirk, Morgan; Reichert, Jessica
    Repeated and deadly encounters between law enforcement officers and Black Americans have given way to mounting calls for police reform. Reformers have proposed reallocating funds from policing to communities and social services, rethinking police use of force policies, and improving measures for officer accountability. This literature review briefly describes the impetus for police reform, reviews proposed police reforms, and examines available research on the effectiveness of police reforms. Overall, research indicates police agencies should not only focus on reducing crime, but also protecting and fostering the relationship between the public and police.
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    The Effectiveness and Implications of Police Reform: A Review of the Literature
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 2022-10-27) Green, Emilee; Kuczynski, Brian; McGuirk, Morgan; Reichert, Jessica
    Repeated and deadly encounters between law enforcement officers and Black Americans have given way to mounting calls for police reform. Reformers have proposed reallocating funds from policing to communities and social services, rethinking police use of force policies, and improving measures for officer accountability. This literature review briefly describes the impetus for police reform, reviews proposed police reforms, and examines available research on the effectiveness of police reforms. Overall, research indicates police agencies should focus on reducing crime and protecting and fostering the relationship between the public and the police.
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    The Lived Experience of Support Staff Working with Homicide Survivors
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 2022-10-31) Gilbreath, Jacquelyn ; Green, Emilee
    Social service workers with lived experience can be valuable assets to those experiencing the loss of a loved one to homicide. Researchers examined interview data gathered from a Chicago homicide survivor service agency evaluation and found workers who had previously experienced the homicide of a loved one brought many benefits to helping clients. However, the data also showed providing services to this population put the workers at high risk for burnout and vicarious trauma.
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    The Lived Experience of Support Staff Working with Homicide Survivors
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Authority, Center for Justice Research and Evaluation, 2022-10) Gilbreath, Jacquelyn; Green, Emilee
    Social service workers with lived experience can be valuable assets to those experiencing the loss of a loved one to homicide. Researchers examined interview data gathered from a Chicago homicide survivor service agency evaluation and found workers who had previously experienced the homicide of a loved one brought many benefits to helping clients. However, the data also showed providing services to this population put the workers at high risk for burnout and vicarious trauma.
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    Understanding and Assisting Veterans Involved in the Criminal Justice System
    (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 10/1/2019) Topolski, Chloe; Green, Emilee; Reichert, Jessica
    U.S. veterans have made significant contributions to American freedom and many have risked their lives to defend the country. Some suffer a range of poor physical and behavioral health outcomes upon returning to civilian life, putting them at greater risk for criminal justice involvement. Military veterans comprise a small but noteworthy percentage of the justice-involved population. Research suggests military service may contribute to aggression; 64 percent of veterans in U.S. prisons were sentenced for a violent offense and of those, one-third are serving time for a violent sexual offense. This article examines veteran needs that, when unmet, may contribute to justice involvement, as well as programs designed to address those needs. Veteran-specific services, including veteran treatment courts, may be critical for improving treatment outcomes. Future research directions and recommendations also are discussed.