Research Reports

[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).

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Description: According to the Utah Administrative Office of the Courts, 2,465 truancy-related offenses were referred to the Utah Juvenile Court in FY...

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 . . .

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.