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Capital Punishment Reforms In Illinois: Comparing The Views Of Police, Prosecutors, And Public Defenders, Robert M. Lombardo, David Olson Sep 2017

Capital Punishment Reforms In Illinois: Comparing The Views Of Police, Prosecutors, And Public Defenders, Robert M. Lombardo, David Olson

David E. Olson

On 9 March 2011, Governor Patrick Quinn abolished capital punishment in Illinois stating that the state’s system of imposing the death penalty was inherently flawed. Quinn’s announcement followed an eleven-year effort to end the death penalty that began with a 2000 moratorium on executions imposed by then Governor George Ryan. This moratorium was the direct result of the appellate reversal of a series of death-row convictions. Prompted by these reversals, Ryan also created the Governor’s Commission on Capital Punishment to study the use of the death penalty in Illinois. As a result of this effort, comprehensive legislation was enacted to …


A Profile Of Women Released Into Cook County Communities From Jail And Prison, Gipsy Escobar, David Olson Feb 2016

A Profile Of Women Released Into Cook County Communities From Jail And Prison, Gipsy Escobar, David Olson

David E. Olson

This testimoney presented at the Cook County, Illinois Commission on Women's Issues hearing on incarceration summarizes the characteristics of women admitted to the Cook County, Illinois, Jail, how these compare to male detainees, and the criminal history and specific communities detainees resided in before their incarceration.


Examination Of The Kendall County Youth Education Class, David E. Olson, Taheri Sema, Michelle Mioduszewski, Olson Mollie Sep 2013

Examination Of The Kendall County Youth Education Class, David E. Olson, Taheri Sema, Michelle Mioduszewski, Olson Mollie

David E. Olson

The research examined the characteristics of youth served by the Kendall County Probation and Court Services Department's Youth Education Class, a diversion program for youth charged with alcohol-related offenses. The research examined changes in awareness of alcohol and drug risks and health consequencies, and post-program recidivism.


Drivers Of The Sentenced Population: Probation Analysis, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen, Sema Taheri, Michelle D. Mioduszewski Sep 2013

Drivers Of The Sentenced Population: Probation Analysis, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen, Sema Taheri, Michelle D. Mioduszewski

David E. Olson

The report examines trends in the number and characteristics of felony probation sentences and caseloads in Illinois, as well as short-term outcomes measures for those discharged from felony probation. The research was performed in collaboration with the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts and the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council.


An Examination Of Admissions, Discharges & The Population Of The Cook County Jail, 2012, David E. Olson, Koert Huddle Feb 2013

An Examination Of Admissions, Discharges & The Population Of The Cook County Jail, 2012, David E. Olson, Koert Huddle

David E. Olson

This report examines the characteristics of individuals admitted to and discharged from the Cook County, Illinois, Jail during 2012, including demographics, current criminal charges, criminal history, length of stay, and long-term trends in admissions and populations within the jail.


Drivers Of The Sentenced Population: Mandatory Supervised Release (Msr) Violators, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen Dec 2012

Drivers Of The Sentenced Population: Mandatory Supervised Release (Msr) Violators, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen

David E. Olson

The research examined the impact that violators of Mandatory Supervised Release (MSR) had on Illinois' prison admissions and populations, and changes in policy and practice that have impacted the return of those on MSR to prison.


Drivers Of The Sentenced Population: Length Of Time Served In Prison, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen Dec 2012

Drivers Of The Sentenced Population: Length Of Time Served In Prison, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen

David E. Olson

This research examines the trends in the length of time served in Illinois' prisons by those sentenced to prison by the courts, and the factors and policies that have influenced the actual amount of time served in prison and changes seen over the past two decades.


A Profile Of Women Released Into Cook County Communities From Jail And Prison, David E. Olson, Gipsy Escobar Sep 2012

A Profile Of Women Released Into Cook County Communities From Jail And Prison, David E. Olson, Gipsy Escobar

David E. Olson

This testimoney provided an overview of the characteristics of females admitted to and released from the Cook County, Illinois, Jail.


Population Dynamics And The Characteristics Of Inmates In The Cook County Jail, David E. Olson, Sema Taheri Apr 2012

Population Dynamics And The Characteristics Of Inmates In The Cook County Jail, David E. Olson, Sema Taheri

David E. Olson

An overview of the population characteristics and population dynamics in the Cook County Illinois Jail in 2011.


The Impact Of Mandatory Supervised Release (Msr) And Time Served On Idoc's Population, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen Nov 2011

The Impact Of Mandatory Supervised Release (Msr) And Time Served On Idoc's Population, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen

David E. Olson

This presentation provided an overview of the impact that violators of Mandatory Supervised Release (MSR or "parole") had on Illinois' prison admissions and prison population as well as an overview of changes in sentences and time served by those admitted to prison in Illinois.


Illinois Felony Sentencing: A Retrospective, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen Apr 2011

Illinois Felony Sentencing: A Retrospective, David E. Olson, Donald Stemen

David E. Olson

This research bulletin provides an overview of forces that have influenced the number of felons under the supervision of Illinois' justice system, including crime and arrest trends, sentencing policies and practices related to probation and prison sentences.


Characteristics Of Cook County Jail Inmates, 2010, David E. Olson Feb 2011

Characteristics Of Cook County Jail Inmates, 2010, David E. Olson

David E. Olson

Provides a detailed description of the characteristics of those admitted to and released from the Cook County Jail in 2010.


Cook County Sheriff's Reentry Council Newsletter, October 2010, David E. Olson Sep 2010

Cook County Sheriff's Reentry Council Newsletter, October 2010, David E. Olson

David E. Olson

No abstract provided.


Cook County Sheriff's Reentry Council Newsletter, Feb. 2010, David E. Olson Jan 2010

Cook County Sheriff's Reentry Council Newsletter, Feb. 2010, David E. Olson

David E. Olson

No abstract provided.


Cook County Sheriff's Reentry Council Newsletter, Sept. 2009, David E. Olson Aug 2009

Cook County Sheriff's Reentry Council Newsletter, Sept. 2009, David E. Olson

David E. Olson

No abstract provided.