Survey Research Center helps to support Corrections Innovation Day
Recently, staff from Penn State’s Survey Research Center supported the inaugural “Pennsylvania Corrections Innovation Day” as facilitators. Innovation Day 2024, co-hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PA DOC) and Penn State’s Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC), was a one-day…
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Penn State-led report reveals gambling participation increases in Pennsylvania
Online and offline gambling is increasing rapidly in Pennsylvania since its legalization in 2017, according to the latest Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment: Online Gambling Report 2023. The report was developed by Penn State’s Criminal Justice Research Center under contract with the…
Perceptions of female offenders publications available
Two publications by Brenda Russell, professor of psychology at Penn State Berks, and former student Celia Torres, are now available: Volume 1 of this two-volume series addresses the complexities of female offending. It highlights notable events, such as the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp case and the #…
'Topping out' ceremony held for Welch Building construction project
Construction of the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building at Penn State's University Park campus marked another significant milestone this week. The University held a “topping out” ceremony at the construction site on Wednesday, July 26, during which representatives from Penn State’s …