Justice Policy
Working across disciplines and perspectives, the institute's applied research informs policy development and practice in civil and criminal justice systems.
Featured Project
Measuring Adult Offender Recidivism in Maine: A National Model
The National Institute of Corrections has selected Maine as a pilot site for measuring the effectiveness of correctional management of offenders in the community. The Muskie School is partnering with the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) to track a random sample of offenders on probation and measure their recidivism rates over the next two years. This will eventually help MDOC to compare program quality with individual outcomes, to track offender trends, and to create a more robust data report system on offenders.
Project Director: Mark Rubin
