Utah Criminal Justice Center
Working toward reducing crime and victimization, and inspiring sound public policy and fair treatment in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Juvenile Justice Research Summary
Most youth involved in delinquent behavior or gangs naturally outgrow it, with community-based, family-focused programs offering the best results in reducing long-term criminal involvement.
Criminal Justice Research Summary
The research underscores the importance of a balanced approach to crime prevention, with a focus on rehabilitation and community-based strategies.
Featured Research
Salt Lake County Impact Evaluation: REACH
Large scale UCJC study shows reductions in recidivism for high-risk population in Salt Lake County
Intensive Outpatient Clinic Criminal Justice Impact Evaluation
UCJC’s research found that a wraparound integrated health intervention reduced participants’ arrests by 71%, jail days by 50%, and crime severity by 73% compared to a matched control group.
Women's Reentry Assessment Programming, and Services
Randomized control trial shows the importance of gender-responsive probation for women alongside support from community health workers.
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Our Team
The Utah Criminal Justice Center is a collaborative partnership between the University of Utah and the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice that supports interdisciplinary research, teaching, and training in the areas of criminal and juvenile justice. The Center works toward reducing crime and victimization, inspiring sound public policy and fair treatment in the criminal and juvenile justice systems, and providing a model of higher education that promotes good governance through independent, non-partisan research and innovative programs.
Emily Salisbury, Ph.D.
Director, UCJC
Explore WRNA
Women's Risk Needs Assessment
Professor Salisbury's lab at the Utah Criminal Justice Center (UCJC),
College of Social Work University of Utah.
UCJC Conference
Conferences that bring together researchers, practitioners, correctional professionals, administrators, students, academics, and policymakers from across the state to discuss emerging research and developments in the criminal and juvenile justice field.