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Vermont's Raise the Age Law

A new report examines the early outcomes of Vermont’s Raise the Age Law. The report analyzes court records for 377 young adults whose cases were processed under the law, including the types of offenses involved, how cases were resolved, and whether individuals were subsequently convicted of new offenses in adult criminal court.

Law Enforcement

Interactive Crime Analysis Toolkit

A suite of interactive crime analysis applications designed to help law enforcement agencies and data analyst agencies better understand and use data.

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Property Crime Trends and Case Outcomes in Vermont

This series of reports examines property crimes case processing in Vermont. They cover the topics of case processing (case filing to disposition), characteristics of property crime offenders using criminal history records, and clearance rates.

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Understanding DUI Trends in Vermont: A Data-Informed Look at Offending, Sentencing, and Recidivism

This series of reports is the first comprehensive examination of DUI case processing and recidivism in Vermont. They cover the topics of case processing (case filing to disposition), characteristics of DUI offenders using criminal history records, and recidivism rates.

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A Study of Pre-Trial Conditions of Release

This report examines the conditions imposed on defendants and the impact specific conditions have on failure to appear (FTA), new criminal charges, and violations of conditions.

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Relief from Abuse Case Processing and Firearm Relinquishment

Data from the Vermont Judiciary is used to explore general case processing statistics of requests for relief from abuse and firearm relinquishment. The study also examines the processes to carry out the orders and how firearms are stored.

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Law Enforcement and Mental Health Encounters in One Vermont Jurisdiction

Data from one Vermont law enforcement agency is analyzed to explore the experiences of people who are high utilizers of police services. Their experiences are then traced further into the criminal justice system with judicial and corrections data.

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Outcome Evaluation: DOC Risk Intervention Services

The DOC’s Risk Intervention Services use validated risk assessments to tailor the level of services administered to moderate-high risk incarcerated individuals. Researchers analyzed available data from 2016-2019 to explore the impact of Risk Intervention Services on recidivism.