Resources
Gun Violence Among School-Age Youth in Chicago
This report from 2009 provides an overview of youth violence in Chicago.
NCGVR Webinar: Interventions to Improve Police Effectiveness
In a recent webinar hosted by the National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research, Oeindrila Dube presented her findings on the evaluation of Situational Decision-Making, while Philip Cook discussed the evaluation of the Chicago Police Department’s Area Technology Centers.
University of Chicago Community Safety Leadership Academies Host First Cohort of Rising Police Leaders from Over 20 Departments Across America
The launch of the University of Chicago Community Safety Leadership Academies
Measuring the Impact of Choose to Change and the Strategic Decision Support Centers
This infographic showcases the Crime Lab’s evaluation of the Choose to Change program and the Strategic Decision Support Centers.
BFI Research Brief: A Cognitive View of Policing
Read the research brief published by the Becker Friedman Institute (BFI) for Economics at the University of Chicago.
As Use of Force Incidents Lead to Calls for Policing Reform, New Behavioral Science-Based Police Training Found to Reduce Adverse Policing Outcomes and Racial Disparities in Arrests
The Situational Decision-making (Sit-D) program cut use-of-force incidents by 23% and significantly reduced disproportionate arrests of Black civilians.
University of Chicago Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy Hosts First Cohort of Leaders from 21 Cities Across America
Community leaders begin six-month leadership and management training program designed to equip participants with tools to advance the CVI field and transform communities.
NBER Working Paper: A Cognitive View of Policing
Read the working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
University of Chicago Crime Lab: The Next 10
This video offers an overview of the Crime Lab and highlights some of the programs we have evaluated.
Community Safety Leadership Academies: Project Overview
Learn more about our Community Safety Leadership Academies.
Community Safety Leadership Academies: Brief
Learn more about our Community Safety Leadership Academies.