What We Do
Research
Engagement
Engagement
We use psychological science to inform how we assess and treat persons at risk of violence, crime, and terrorism.
Engagement
Engagement
Engagement
We work with community partners to gain knowledge and produce solutions that improve public health and public safety.
Training
Engagement
Training
We offer training and technical assistance to health, intelligence, and criminal justice agencies across the country and world.
Research Areas
Behavioral Health
Behavioral health problems are risk factors for and outcomes of violence and crime. Current projects are focused on the assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use problems, including opioid addiction.
Risk Assessment
Structured risk assessment is a key component of evidence-based correctional policy and clinical practice. Current projects in this area are focused on the performance of pretrial risk assessment tools and how to support their integration into policy and practice.
Terrorism
One counterterrorism strategy involves identifying individuals at heightened risk of joining terrorist groups or perpetrating terrorist attacks. Current projects are focused on establishing terrorism risk factors and testing threat assessment strategies.
Criminal Justice Reform
Increasingly, alternative responses are being used in lieu of traditional criminal justice processing. Current projects are focused on implementing and evaluating pre- and post-booking jail diversion programs.
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Lab members have published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals. See a list here.
Book Chapters
Lab members have authored book chapters on topics including domestic violence, risk assessment, and research methods. See a list here.
Books
Published Abstracts
Abstracts are often published to summarize presentations at professional meetings.
See our list here.
Reports
Lab members have written reports for local, state, and federal agencies and committees.
See a list here.
Other Publications
Other publications written by lab members include op-eds and executive summaries.
See a list here.