The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice emphasizes the generation and practical application of empirical evidence to crime and justice issues. We seek to promote effectiveness, efficiency, and equity in crime prevention and control efforts by (1) providing students with quality educational experiences that prepare them for lifelong professional success, (2) conducting and disseminating research on theoretical and policy-relevant topics, and (3) collaborating with justice-related organizations to assess, evaluate, and improve policy and practice. Our Department values empirical inquiry, access to higher education, diversity, social justice, and community engagement.

Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute

550 Urban Center

503-725-4014

www.pdx.edu/criminology-criminal-justice/criminology-criminal-justice-research

 

The Criminology and Criminal Justice department houses the Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute (CJPRI), which strives to promote informed decision-making on the complex issues related to crime prevention, crime control, and the criminal justice process. Its goal is to provide policymakers and the public with research and empirical guidance that is objective, practical, rigorous, and evidence- and theory-based to advance efficient, effective, and equitable policy and practice in the field of criminal justice. Faculty from the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Portland State University comprise the core research expertise of CJPRI. CJPRI researchers employ a wide variety of methodological and statistical approaches that deliver advanced analyses of important program and policy questions.

The CJPRI webpage includes links to the Institute’s: 

Current projects (https://www.pdx.edu/criminology-criminal-justice/current-projects);

Research faculty (https://www.pdx.edu/criminology-criminal-justice/research-faculty); 

Research briefs and papers (https://www.pdx.edu/criminology-criminal-justice/research-briefs-papers);

and Crime analysis and Crime prevention resources (https://www.pdx.edu/criminology-criminal-justice/crime-analysis-and-crime-prevention-resources).