Working across disciplines and perspectives, the institute's applied research informs policy development and practice in civil and criminal justice systems.
Featured Events
Economic Justice Leadership & Advocacy: Skill-Building and Useful Tools
Wyndham Airport Hotel, South Portland, Maine
September 21 - 22, 2010
This two-day seminar will explore the following key topics: Building Leadership Support, Hands-on Economic Advocacy Training, Cultural Competency in Economic Justice Work.
Advancing the Training of Guardians Ad Litem (GAL)
Point Outlook Resort, Lincoln, Maine
October 19, 2010
For GAL in Maine, this training will be based on input from local and national experts in the field of domestic violence and child custody, and on feedback received from GALs and other key decision makers in these cases. The event will provide practical approaches, advanced skill-building, opportunities for examining issues, and problem solving. Fore more information, contact Gail Sweat.
Using Statistics and Research to Improve Justice Policies and Practices
Bureau of Justice Statistics/Justice Research and Statistics Association 2010 Annual Conference
October 28 - 29, 2010
Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland, Maine
This national conference brings together justice system professionals from all levels of government and academia to discuss ways of improving the quality of justice data and research in the states, promote the use of statistics and research to develop policy, and share information on recent research and evaluation efforts.
Advanced Victim Assistance Academy
November 3 - 4, 2010
Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland, Maine
Young people are at increased risk for online victimization from adults and peers because they are wired, both biologically and technologically, for peer connection. This unique two-day conference for practitioners in Northern New England will explore the intersection of research on adolescent brain development and social networking technologies in light of the growing problems of "cyberbullying" and "sexting."
Staff Profile
Diane Gout
"I want to contribute something positive to the research. We know the problems. Now, we need solutions."
Diane Gout began working in the field of violence against women as a rape crisis counselor and later as an undergraduate student in Fresno, CA. She once won "Intern of the Year" for dramatically increasing participation in support groups, counseling victims, facilitating a batterers' intervention group, and participating on a judges' roundtable.
About Us
We inform policy and practice in justice systems in Maine and the U.S. by conducting applied research, training, and technical assistance to improve community health and public safety. Learn more about us.