As debates nationwide focus on police reform and issues of equity, a new report from the Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy at the IU Public Policy Institute examines equity in school policing within Indiana’s largest school district. The latest report is a follow-up from a study in 2015. That’s when Indianapolis Public… Read more »
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Report examines drivers of probation revocations and how to reduce them
Written by: Miriam Northcutt Bohmert & Leslie Wells The Center for Health and Justice Research at the IU Public Policy recently released its latest project, focusing on probation revocations in Monroe County, Indiana. O’Neill Associate Professor Eric Grommon and IU Associate Professor Miriam Northcutt Bohmert worked with George Mason University’s Evan Lowder to examine… Read more »
Understanding homelessness in Indianapolis
Read the 2021 PIT Count policy brief at this link For more than a decade, the IU Public Policy Institute and the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention have worked with local organizations to conduct Marion County’s annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. The PIT Count provides a critical glimpse into Indianapolis’ homeless community and serves as… Read more »
Supporting women experiencing homelessness
In honor of Women’s History Month, the O’Neill School is using our March blogs as a platform to highlight the women of O’Neill, including students, faculty, and alumni, and their work to make a difference in our communities. Written by: Kelsie Stringham-Marquis, Research Coordinator Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy at the IU… Read more »
What does Black History Month mean to me?
As the nation celebrates Black History Month, the O’Neill School is working to amplify Black voices within our own community. From students to faculty and alumni, the O’Neill IUPUI blog will feature guest posts throughout February discussing the individual’s research, fields of expertise, and/or experiences. Written by: Roxy Lawrence, Director of Evaluation for the IU… Read more »