http://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/ University of Utah Blog en-us Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:01:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/summary_of_the_strengthening_utah_families_project.php The Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) partnered with the University of Utah Social Research Institute (SRI) to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to guide strategic planning, resource allocation, and service improvements aimed at preventing child maltreatment and supporting vulnerable families. Conducted from October 2022 through March 2024, this mixed-methods evaluation included a quantitative analysis of DCFS administrative data on over 429,000 children from 2015–2023 and qualitative feedback from 289 Utahns gathered through provider surveys, stakeholder interviews, and community engagement sessions. The findings were synthesized into a strategic planning framework, identifying priority needs, service gaps, and actionable strategies to enhance prevention and intervention. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:33:49 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/summary_of_the_strengthening_utah_families_project.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/utah-hearing-quality-improvement.php Under the direction of the Utah Courts and the Division of Child and Family Services, the Social Research Institute evaluated the quality of child welfare court hearings before and after the implementation of a judicial bench card statewide. The goals of this evaluation were to 1) assess indicators of the level of bench card utilization and provide feedback to improve fidelity, 2) analyze parent and youth experience, 3) analyze the impact of the bench card on hearing quality after implementation, and 4) evaluate bench card impact on child outcomes. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:47:09 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/utah-hearing-quality-improvement.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/udc-implementation-srr.php The Bureau of Justice Assistance awards funding to federal and state correctional agencies for vital programs and systems reform aimed at improving the reentry process through the Second Chance Act (SCA). Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:42:34 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/udc-implementation-srr.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dmc-arrest-referral-assessment.php This report summarizes the research efforts related to the Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Arrest and Referral Assessment conducted by the University of Utah’s Utah Criminal Justice Center (UCJC). The report is divided into the following sections. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:22:40 +0000 https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dmc-arrest-referral-assessment.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-utan-247-sobriety-program-phase1.php UCJC contracted with the Department of Public Safety to evaluate the 24/7 Sobriety Program being piloted in Weber County, Utah. Specifically, UCJC is evaluating various aspects of the 24/7 program. This report addresses the following objectives related to the 24/7 evaluation. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:37:40 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-utan-247-sobriety-program-phase1.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evidence-based-practice-community-based-treatment-utah-jri.php Building an evidence-based criminal justice system requires an ongoingcommitment from stakeholders to continually make improvements and promote collaborative work. Through the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), first passed in 2015, the state of Utah joined 25 other states in implementing strategies to reduce recidivism (Welsh-Loveman & Harvell, 2018)... Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:24:38 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evidence-based-practice-community-based-treatment-utah-jri.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/family-employment-program-refocus-study.php In fall 2011, the Social Research Institute (SRI) of the University of Utah’s College of Social Work partnered with Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS) to conduct a longitudinal study of new FEP participants beginning their experience with cash assistance, following a significant redesign of the FEP program. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:13:56 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/family-employment-program-refocus-study.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/work-investment-opportunity-act.php The state of Utah has been successful in their implementation of WIOA. While many WIOA outcomes reflect program success, DWS strives to further improve service delivery and program outcomes. To this end, Utah’s WIOA program leaders contracted with the Social Research Institute (SRI), University of Utah to conduct a program evaluation. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 17:43:48 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/work-investment-opportunity-act.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-of-the-homeless-outreach-service-team-host-program.php UCJC conducted a study (2013-2014) to evaluate the effectiveness of the HOST program. The HOST program's original purpose was to bring Salt Lake City, Utah police officers and community outreach workers together to identify homeless individuals who frequently panhandle or engage in other types of public nuisance activities in the downtown area and to connect them to community resources. Sat, 01 Sep 2018 01:45:46 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-of-the-homeless-outreach-service-team-host-program.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/treatment-for-perpetrators-of-domestic-violence-a-review-of-the-literature.php This review (2016-2017) examines extant research on the impact of treatment in reducing criminal recidivism among adult male Interpersonal Violence (IPV) perpetrators. The review yielded a total of 95 articles, including: 28 studies on the efficacy of the primary modalities; five studies on coordinated criminal justice responses; 40 studies on… Sat, 01 Sep 2018 01:38:45 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/treatment-for-perpetrators-of-domestic-violence-a-review-of-the-literature.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/adherence-to-evidence-based-practice-in-community-treatment-aggregate-report-for-lsaa-providers-and-dora-sites.php Over a two-year period (2015-2017), UCJC conducted evidence-based program evaluations and provided technical assistance to contracted providers serving probationers under Utah’s Drug Offender Reform Act (DORA) and Local Substance Abuse Authority (LSAA) sites. Programs were assessed using the Correctional Program Checklist (CPC), which was developed by the University of… Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:35:27 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/adherence-to-evidence-based-practice-in-community-treatment-aggregate-report-for-lsaa-providers-and-dora-sites.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/social-work-program-assessment-salt-lake-city-police-department-community-connection-center.php The Community Connection Center (CCC) was created by the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) in 2016 to “provide a safe environment for people to access individualized care, support, and appropriate community resources.” In 2017, UCJC evaluated the program to determine if it was meeting its intended goals. Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:29:41 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/social-work-program-assessment-salt-lake-city-police-department-community-connection-center.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/statewide-mental-health-court-study.php UCJC conducted a study regarding the efficacy of Utah's mental health courts (MHCs). In Phase 1 (2014-2015), we studied 43 MHCs across the United States, Australia, and Canada. In Phase 2 (2017-2018), we assessed the efficacy of Utah's MHCs using a matched sample of individuals with similar treatment and criminal histories. This report provides details on the programs, participants, eligibility criteria, and methods/outcomes used . . . Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:25:40 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/statewide-mental-health-court-study.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/genlex-initiative.php In June 2012, Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS), in partnership with Montana’s Department of Labor, was awarded a Workforce Innovation Fund Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to carry out the consortium’s “Next Generation Labor Exchange (GenLEX)” initiative. The University of Utah’s Social Research Institute (SRI) was awarded the contract to serve as the third-party evaluator. This included providing a research design and statistical analysis for the evaluation of three sets of LEX test components introduced through the GenLEX project. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:06:02 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/genlex-initiative.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/a-review-of-brief-risk-assessment-tools-validated-for-use-in-correctional-settings.php Conducting structured risk assessments with offenders is valuable but expensive. Brief risk assessments are less time- and resource-intensive but can allow criminal justice entities to determine which individuals are low-risk vs which should receive a comprehensive risk assessment. In UCJC's 2014-2015 study, we evaluated brief instruments that predict general and violent recidivism, failure to appear, and technical violations. . . Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/a-review-of-brief-risk-assessment-tools-validated-for-use-in-correctional-settings.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/piloting-utahs-response-and-incentive-matrix-results-from-staff-and-stakeholder-surveys.php UCJC conducted an evaluation (2015) of the Response and Incentive Matrix (RIM) developed to respond to compliance with and/or violations of Utah probationers' and parolees' supervision conditions. The tool was created by a committee that included representatives from the Utah Sentencing Commission, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) . . . Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/piloting-utahs-response-and-incentive-matrix-results-from-staff-and-stakeholder-surveys.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-of-the-housing-support-and-stability-project-hssp.php UCJC conducted an evaluation (2014-2015) to determine whether a program conducted by The Road Home (TRH) increased housing stability, access to mental health treatment, and quality of life. TRH's program, the Housing Support and Stability Project (HSSP), was developed to address existing gaps in services by providing substance abuse and mental health treatment . . . Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-of-the-housing-support-and-stability-project-hssp.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/family-employment-program.php In fall 2011, the Social Research Institute (SRI) of the University of Utah’s College of Social Work partnered with Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS) to conduct a longitudinal study of new FEP participants beginning their experience with cash assistance, following a significant redesign of the FEP program. Tue, 01 Sep 2015 23:36:26 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/family-employment-program.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/utah-commission-on-criminal-and-juvenile-justice.php To help support the Utah Justice Reinvestment Initiative, Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice asked UCJC to conduct a 2-year evaluation (2013-2015) of Utah’s treatment programs in both their prison and jails state-wide on their adherence to Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) and provide ongoing quality improvement technical assistance. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/utah-commission-on-criminal-and-juvenile-justice.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/ecr.php In 2012-2014 UCJC conducted an evaluation of the Utah Third District Court's Early Case Resolution (ECR) Court pilot program. ECR's purpose was to identify lower-level cases that were eligible for expedited processing in order to increase the speed of processing for all cases filed in the 3rd District Court . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/ecr.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/rapid-rehousing.php The purpose of this report is to provide data to inform the content of the Request for Grants (RFG) through which DWS will be soliciting proposals from community entities to provide rapid rehousing and homeless prevention services to TANF eligible families. Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:04:42 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/rapid-rehousing.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/chsh/index.php In September of 2011, The Road Home received funding through a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant to develop,... Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/chsh/index.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/collaboration-and-evidence-based-practices.php UCJC evaluated the status of collaboration efforts across five local secure facilities. This report represents the results of that evaluation. The findings that are summarized in this retrospective evaluation will later be used to guide the development of a dynamic plan for the USOE and UDJJS . . . Mon, 08 Sep 2014 18:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/collaboration-and-evidence-based-practices.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/determinants-of-length-of-stay-in-utahs-juvenile-secure-care-facilities.php UCJC analyzed the qualitative and quantitative factors that predict length of stay (LOS) in Utah’s juvenile secure care facilities (2014). The report examines both youth-level and system-level factors related to LOS. Departures from the goals of Utah’s indeterminate sentencing structure are documented . . . Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/determinants-of-length-of-stay-in-utahs-juvenile-secure-care-facilities.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/incentiveresponsematrixyear1.php Description: In 2013, The Utah Sentencing Commission appointed a committee to research and develop an Incentive and Response Matrix for Utah... Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/incentiveresponsematrixyear1.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/reentry2013.php UCJC conducted a two-year study (2014-2015) of Utah reentry practices. This study complements the earlier literature review and survey of Utah reentry practices and is comprised of two parts. Part I provides a quantitative description for a cohort of Utah parolees. Part II includes a qualitative analysis of offenders’ experiences . . . Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/reentry2013.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-project-safe-neighborhoods-domestic-violence.php Project ADVANCE (Addressing Domestic Violence to Avert New Criminal Efforts) seeks to address the rate of firearm-related domestic violence incidents by removing guns from domestic violence offenders through a combination of training and outreach efforts. Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-project-safe-neighborhoods-domestic-violence.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-of-the-lsi-r-as-a-risk-assessment-tool-in-utah.php Description: This report is divided into two major sections. Section one describes the need for accurate, valid risk and needs assessments, and... Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/evaluation-of-the-lsi-r-as-a-risk-assessment-tool-in-utah.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/outcome-evaluation-of-salt-lake-countys-felony-drug-court-program.php Description: The purpose of this study was to provide a current outcome evaluation of the Salt Lake County Felony Drug Court (FDC) program. FDC... Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/outcome-evaluation-of-salt-lake-countys-felony-drug-court-program.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/salt-lake-county-cpc-pilot-evidence-based-practice-adherence-summary-report.php Seven Salt Lake County criminal justice programs have been evaluated using the Correctional Program Checklist (CPC). These evaluations are being used to determine if select programs adhere to evidence-based principles and improvement areas of focus. Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/salt-lake-county-cpc-pilot-evidence-based-practice-adherence-summary-report.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/cjsstakeholdersurvey.php Description: At the request of the Salt Lake County Division of Criminal Justice Services (CJS), a survey was conducted with criminal justice... Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/cjsstakeholdersurvey.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/jpec-audit.php Description: UCJC was asked to provide an independent, third-party audit of the judicial performance evaluation process for the surveys that will be... Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/jpec-audit.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mias2013.php [NO REPORT AVAILABLE] UCJC conducted a retrospective study examining the characteristics (e.g., criminal history, gender, race, and recidivism) of juvenile offenders that enter the adult criminal justice system through either the Serious Youth Offender (SYO) or Certified Youth to the Adult System (CYAS). Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mias2013.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/truancy2013.php Description: According to the Utah Administrative Office of the Courts, 2,465 truancy-related offenses were referred to the Utah Juvenile Court in FY... Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/truancy2013.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/gang-model.php Description:  Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/gang-model.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/pretrial-risk-instrument.php UCJC conducted a study to validate the Salt Lake Pretrial Risk Instrument (SLPRI) being piloted by Salt Lake County to determine which items are significantly related to pretrial risk (as measured by FTA and recidivism). The study measures construct validity, whether the tool measures the concept it was intended to measure . . . Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/pretrial-risk-instrument.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/palmercourt.php Utah’s most aggressive effort to end chronic homelessness and reduce overall homelessness started in 2004. Although “Housing First” guides the plan, providing employment and work readiness activities was part of this vision. Beginning in 2010, plans were developed to provide supported employment opportunities for formerly chronically homeless individuals. Palmer Court, a permanent supportive housing (PSH) facility with both single adults and families, was selected as the employment pilot test site. Thu, 02 May 2013 00:24:33 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/palmercourt.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/utah-cost-of-crime.php This project examines the economic and behavioral consequences of corrections-based interventions for reducing criminal recidivism. The research team... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/utah-cost-of-crime.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mio.php The purpose of this report is to review recent research articles, governmental reports, and other publications related to the treatment of adult and... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mio.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dora-statewide.php Statewide DORA was implemented as planned, with supervision and treatment rates comparing favorably to the Pilot. At the time of the 2011 update, nearly all probationers (85%) and parolees (97%) had exited supervision. Nearly half of probationers (45%) had successfully exited supervision (39% supervision and treatment) . . . Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dora-statewide.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dmc-arrest.php The purpose of this study was to conduct an assessment of local jurisdictions to identify potential explanations for why disproportionate minority... Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dmc-arrest.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/oxbow.php The Salt Lake County Division of Criminal Justice Services (CJS) asked UCJC to evaluate the CATS drug treatment program at Oxbow and Re-entry services through Criminal Justice Services (CJS). The Oxbow Jail, which re-opened in July 2009, provides a “therapeutic campus” to expand education and rehabilitation programs . . . Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/oxbow.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/humanitarian-center-program.php Since October 2009, the Humanitarian Center Program has provided daily jobs skills training (4 hours) and English language classes (4 hours) to refugees seeking to gain employment to help support themselves and their families. This partnership program between Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and the LDS church seeks to “help participants improve their employable skills so that they will be job-ready and able to move into family-supporting paid employment at some time within approximately 12 months of program entry.” Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:33:29 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/humanitarian-center-program.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/carey-guides.php The Utah Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) requested that the Utah Criminal Justice Center (UCJC) study the implementation of the Carey Guides as an additional component of juvenile probation with moderate and high risk juvenile probationers in Utah. This study examines the Carey Guides . . . Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/carey-guides.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/disproportionate-minority-contact-dmc-diversion-assessment.php The DMC Diversion Assessment examined issues related to the lower rate of diversion from juvenile court for minority youth in Utah. Key factors... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/disproportionate-minority-contact-dmc-diversion-assessment.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dmc-diversion.php The DMC Diversion Assessment examined issues related to the lower rate of diversion from juvenile court for minority youth in Utah. Key factors... Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dmc-diversion.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/shakespeare.php The Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) asked the Utah Criminal Justice Center (UCJC) to evaluate the Shifting Gears with Shakespeare (S Sat, 01 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/shakespeare.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/family-employment-snapshot.php Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:57:54 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/family-employment-snapshot.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dora-pilot.php DORA offenders received significantly more supervision and treatment than comparison probationers. Predictors of successful probation completion included shorter time from conviction to probation start, community-based supervision, and treatment completion. At the 2010 update, DORA offenders were more likely to successfully . . . Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dora-pilot.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/sheriff-employee.php The Office of the Salt Lake County Sheriff contracted with the Center for Public Policy Administration and the Utah Criminal Justice Center at the... Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/sheriff-employee.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/education-pilot.php With the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 the focus of public assistance shifted from income maintenance to employment. There has been much debate as to whether it is more effective to focus first on education or work activities in order to reach this goal. The literature suggests that a mixture of work activities supported by education is most effective (Gueron and Hamilton, 2002) unless the person has no basic education. In this case, it is best for the individual, their children and society to focus on education. Sat, 01 May 2010 08:45:26 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/education-pilot.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/tca-bridging-welfare-to-work.php Transitioning recipients of TANF cash assistance from welfare-to-work has become the focus of state welfare programs. Successful transitional assistance programs incorporate pre-employment and post-employment services to increase job retention and advancement to avoid welfare returns. In the late fall of 2008, The Social Research Institute (SRI) was contracted by Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS) to complete an evaluation of the Transitional Cash Assistance Program (TCA). Sat, 01 May 2010 08:38:33 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/tca-bridging-welfare-to-work.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/jdc.php The report examines six Utah Juvenile Drug Courts (JDCs) in Weber, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, Emery, and Grand counties, providing descriptive... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/jdc.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/state-sup.php An ongoing quality assurance and improvement project for programs that contract with the Utah Juvenile Court to provide services for offenders... Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/state-sup.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/pts.php This study examined pretrial releases (PTR) in Salt Lake County and found that failure to appear (FTA) rates ranged from 20% (for those released to Pretrial Supervision (PTS) at CJS) to 43% for those released on overcrowding (OCR) from the jail. PTR Recidivism rates ranged from 7% (Own Recognizance (OR) releases . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/pts.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/harp.php A follow-up study to their 2007 HARP evaluation, UCJC found that HARP has continued to fulfill its goals of diverting clients from jail and residential treatment into supportive housing. Compared to a similar supportive housing program, HARP has served a more criminal justice and treatment-involved population . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/harp.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/ubjj.php The purpose of the contract was to provide program development and technical assistance to Juvenile Justice Service providers contracted with the Commission in the areas of Evidence-Base Practice (EBP) program evaluation, quality improvement and capacity building. Fri, 01 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/ubjj.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/jail-condition-prob.php The purpose of this article is to describe the use of JCFP throughout the state of Utah and to reveal the effects of time in jail on recidivism. The... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/jail-condition-prob.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/cjs-stakeholder.php [NO PUBLIC REPORT AVAILABLE]. Project with Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services (CJS) to survey criminal justice professionals about their experiences with and satisfaction with CJS services to meet CJS 2009 performance measures. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/cjs-stakeholder.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/bci.php Project with CCJJ to examine the reasons why some court dispositions do not correctly match to individuals in the BCI information system. This... Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/bci.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/jdg.php [NO REPORT AVAILABLE]. Evaluation of two 3rd District Juvenile Courts as they implement three of the 16 key principles outlined by the National Center of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Preliminary reports were completed, but no Final Report was issued. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/jdg.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/sentence-inflation.php This study examines the relationship between sentencing statute changes and the prison population in the State of Utah from 1988 – 2007 for Felony... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/sentence-inflation.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/psymeds-jjs.php Recent national studies report that the numbers of youth with mental disorders who become engaged with the juvenile justice system are increasing,... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/psymeds-jjs.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/proxy.php Analysis to norm the proxy risk assessment found that the proxy is not a consistent predictor of recidivism for offenders booked into the Salt Lake... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/proxy.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/p180.php Project 180 is a gang prevention and intervention program that is part of West Valley City’s strategy to implement the OJJDP comprehensive Gang Model. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/p180.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/focus.php Examined Salt Lake County’s FOCUS program that provides enhanced probation supervision to DUI offenders in comparison to standard DUI probationers.... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/focus.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/offender-review-board.php This study examines the efficacy of the Park City Offender Review Board, which is a parole/probation community reentry program. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/offender-review-board.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mhc.php The Salt Lake County Mental Health Court (MHC) began operations in 2001. Although originally accepting only misdemeanor level cases, in 2002 it... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mhc.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/harp-2007.php Examine a pilot supportive housing program in Salt Lake County through an analysis of participant characteristics, interventions received, and... Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/harp-2007.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mi-prison.php Identify rate of mental illness among Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) population and determine recidivism rates for this population in... Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mi-prison.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/private-prison.php Independent analysis of effectiveness research regarding privatizing prisons. Study found mixed results on comparisons of public and private... Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/private-prison.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/diversion-jjs.php [NO PUBLIC REPORT AVAILABLE]. UCJC analyzed several Juvenile Justice Services (JJS) early intervention programs across the state, with program evaluations to determine which are most effective in preventing further penetration into the JJS. Research assistants are conducting interviews in all identified diversion programs. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/diversion-jjs.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/paternity-project.php In the summer of 2005, the Office of Recovery Services received funding for an 1115 demonstration grant with the stated purpose: “to facilitate an effective paternity establishment program in collaboration between the Office of Recovery Services, Child Support Services (ORS/CRS) and the Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVR), Department of Health. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 19:52:38 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/paternity-project.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mountainland-participation.php In Spring 2005, the Mountainland region of the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) piloted a project with the purpose of increasing participation by improving Mountainland region service delivery and focusing on outcomes. The overriding concepts of the Participation Pilot are “to improve the helping relationship and negotiate participation.” Mon, 01 May 2006 21:53:15 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/mountainland-participation.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/cjs-satisfaction.php Conduct an independent analysis of client, staff, and stakeholder satisfaction for Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services (CJS) as a part of... Sun, 01 Jan 2005 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/cjs-satisfaction.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/rop.php An evaluation of the impact of a residential juvenile treatment program. Sun, 01 Jan 2005 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/rop.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/slco-drc.php The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Day Reporting Center (DRC) through a process and outcome evaluation that examined: Sun, 01 Jan 2005 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/slco-drc.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/customer-experience.php Since the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) and the creation of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, many states have struggled to determine the type of skills and training necessary for front-line workers. While many clients were still clearly in need of social work services, funding and the shift in focus of the TANF program challenged welfare agencies to determine what was both necessary and feasible. While the long-term goal of PRWORA may have been to reduce dependency on government benefits, the short term mandate was to move people into employment. Tue, 01 Nov 2005 22:02:02 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/customer-experience.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/building-foundation-for-success.php The vision of reformed welfare policy was always that of a one-way street. Participants were to move from welfare dependency to a level of self-sufficiency, thus making receipt of welfare benefits no longer necessary. Passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) addressed the fear that AFDC promoted long-term dependency by reducing the recipient’s ability to view themselves as self-sufficient. Sat, 01 Oct 2005 22:10:58 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/building-foundation-for-success.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/newfile.php In early 2004 the issue of a "pause the clock" proposal was gaining more attention from community advocates and being introduced to DWS management. The TANF review study research group from the Social Research Institute (SRI) was asked to begin gathering data regarding the need for such a provision. Sat, 01 Jan 2004 21:00:51 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/newfile.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/fdc.php This report evaluates the implementation and expansion phases of the Adult Felony Drug Court in Salt Lake County by examining areas such as pre- and... Sat, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/fdc.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/psn-2005.php The UCJC evaluated Utah Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a comprehensive, multi-agency intervention designed to reduce gun crime. The evaluation... Sat, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/psn-2005.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/lemy.php Evaluate the Legal Representation of Minority Youth (LEMY) program that provides legal representation for minority youth and begin to determine if... Sat, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/lemy.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/wvc-gang-model.php Assist the West Valley City (WVC) Steering Committee in the analysis and summary of gang model surveys obtained during the assessment phase. Sat, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/wvc-gang-model.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/institutional-racism.php [NO PUBLIC REPORT AVAILABLE] This was an internal study completed for the Salt Lake City Prosecutor. No Final Report was issued. Sat, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/institutional-racism.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/cost-crime.php This research examines the economic consequences of various intervention programs that are designed to reduce crime. It is based on a statistical... Sat, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/cost-crime.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/turn.php Preliminary date were analyzed for the TURN Diversion Program and the College of Social Work faculty involved with the program. No Final Report was... Sat, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/turn.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/state-sup-review.php The Utah Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) contracted with UCJC to study the overall impact of the State Supervision sanction on rates of re-of Sat, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/state-sup-review.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/closing-nonparticipation.php The impact of PRWORA has not ended with time limits and work requirements. As part of the implementation of new policies under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, there has been a dramatic increase in the types of circumstances that can lead to reduction or termination of cash benefits (Mathematica, 2003). The concept of “carrot and stick” is often used to describe the current work-based welfare system Wed, 01 Dec 2004 22:26:19 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/closing-nonparticipation.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/employment-plan.php The introduction of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) as part of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 brought about many changes to our nation’s social welfare policy. Attention is commonly focused on the issues of time limited benefits and work requirements. Indeed these were significant changes in policy. Another, less discussed yet equally important feature, was the Individual Responsibility Plan (IRP). Wed, 30 Jun 2004 22:35:45 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/employment-plan.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/women-inmates.php Female inmates constitute one of the fastest growing segments of the inmate population. In addition, the rate of recidivism among women offenders has... Tue, 01 Jun 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/women-inmates.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/ucasa.php An independent reaction survey designed and administered by UCJC. The survey was sent to individuals who had attended trainings provided by the Utah... Thu, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/ucasa.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/swot.php Conducted an analysis of the results received from a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) survey administered to members of... Thu, 01 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/swot.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/fep-two-parent.php Welfare policy is in a period of tremendous transition. This study of Utah’s two-parent program represents a commitment by Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS) to better understand the participants in this program as changes are initiated at the local and national level. By understanding the composition of this population and their unique needs and attitudes, future programs can be tailored to meet these needs. Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:15:00 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/fep-two-parent.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/reentry-iid.php The Utah Criminal Justice Center conducted a one-year descriptive study of the implementation of the Re-entry Initiative in Region IID of the Adult... Wed, 01 Jan 2003 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/reentry-iid.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/pros-sex-offense.php In 1996 the Utah Legislature passed Senate Bill 26, which rescinded mandatory minimum sentencing practices for sex offenses against children.... Fri, 01 Nov 2002 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/pros-sex-offense.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dynamics-leaving-welfare.php This report of the “Understanding Families with Multiple Barriers to Self Sufficiency” study presents data and findings from Phase III, conducted from June 2000 to July 2002. Phase III had three major components: a) longitudinal analysis of welfare leavers, especially those who were closed because they reached Utah’s 3 year lifetime limit for cash assistance; b) in-depth data collection for a subset of respondents who achieved success despite possessing multiple barriers to self-sufficiency; and c) a report problem areas and intervention strategies for leavers found to be in a situation which immediately threatened their ability to provide food, clothing, shelter or physical and emotional care for themselves or their families. Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:43:15 +0000 SRI https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/dynamics-leaving-welfare.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/alternative-dt.php The purpose of this survey was to assess the perspectives of juvenile justice professionals and citizens on the availability, barriers and... Sat, 16 Feb 2002 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/alternative-dt.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/intermediate-sanctions.php This report is an evaluation of intermediate sanctions and specific possibilities for the State of Utah. It should be noted that the majority of the... Tue, 01 Jan 2002 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/intermediate-sanctions.php https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/out-of-state.php During the 1990’s, the Utah Division of Youth Corrections (DYC) obtained funding to secure contracts with residential programs located outside of... Tue, 01 Jan 2002 17:00:00 +0000 UCJC https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/reports/posts/out-of-state.php