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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.