Overview

The Researcher Practitioner Partnership Academy assists criminal justice practitioners in examining approaches in the criminal justice system to identify what is working in the field to reduce crime and recidivism, enhance the justice system, and make communities safer.

The Researcher Practitioner Partnership Academy represents a strategic approach that brings more “science” into criminal justice operations by leveraging innovative applications of analysis, technology, and evidence-based practices to improve performance and effectiveness while containing costs.

At the heart of the Researcher Practitioner Partnership Academy are partnerships that use data, evidence, and innovation to create strategies and interventions that are effective and economical. This data-driven approach assists jurisdictions with understanding the nature and extent of the crime challenges they are facing and to target resources to the highest priorities.