CJVI aims to:

• Advance strong, interdisciplinary research by bringing together diverse fields of knowledge and practice to produce evidence-based insights.
• Innovate new methods by using cutting-edge techniques that challenge traditional understandings of the justice system and enhance the depth and rigor of our research.
• Translate knowledge into action by partnering with criminal justice professionals to turn research into real-world solutions.
• Cultivate scholarly talent by mentoring students in advanced research methods, fostering a new generation of scholars who have experience doing meaningful work.
• Elevate CSU’s profile by building our reputation as a national leader in justice research through rigorous, impactful, and policy-relevant scholarship.