Criminal Justice and Victimization Institute

The Criminal Justice and Victimization Institute connects students, academic researchers, and community-based practitioners across Colorado to build partnerships for research and reform.

Key Commitments

Reform

Our commitment to criminal justice reform means improving services and working alongside community organizations to create meaningful change without expanding the system.

Community

We are committed to working alongside and elevating the voices of those with direct experience of the issues we study. Through close collaboration, we strive to refine our research, surface overlooked perspectives, and co-create meaningful strategies for positive change.

Collaboration

We are committed to addressing complex challenges through a broad, inclusive approach that embraces diverse perspectives and expertise. By integrating methods and insights from multiple fields, we aim to expand our capabilities and develop more comprehensive and effective solutions.

Dissemination

We are committed to making our work impactful for collaborators by sharing accessible information, offering technical assistance, and delivering research results. Our goal is to ensure the communities and organizations we serve have the tools necessary for meaningful change.

Reflexivity

We are committed to adapting as we learn, making our work responsive to the community’s self-identified needs and values to ensure ethical and equitable engagement with our collaborators.