Colorado Justice Systems Forum: Working Together Toward an Improved Criminal Justice System

The Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab, in collaboration with Colorado Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Colorado Department of Human Services, Colorado Department of Corrections, is proud to co-host the Colorado Criminal Justice Forum. Via a press release from the Colorado Department of Public Safety: “Colorado Governor Jared Polis will host a […]

Denverite: New research maps where housing and health crises collide in Colorado

The Denverite, featured an article about the Colorado Lab-funded project, Mapping the Intersection of Housing and Mental Health in Colorado, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Northern Colorado (UNCO). The Colorado Lab’s Deputy Director, Dr. Elysia Clemens, and UNCO PIs Drs. Jieun Lee and Ivan Ramirez, reflect on the research and outcomes.  […]

Chronicle of Social Change: A Philanthropic Partner for Building the Family First Arsenal

The Chronicle of Social Change featured an article on the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), a 2018 act aimed at expanded Title IV-E prevention services to strengthen families. The Colorado Lab’s Deputy Director, Dr. Elysia Clemens, and a member of our University of Denver community, Dr. Heather Taussig, shed light on FFPSA.  Article: A Philanthropic […]

The Colorado Independent: High rates of mental health issues and housing costs

The Colorado Independent featured an article about the recently completed Lab-funded project, Mapping the Intersection of Housing and Mental Health in Colorado, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Northern Colorado.  Article: Research: Colorado has 71 census tracts where high rates of mental health issues and high housing costs overlap

New online mapping tool targets link between housing, mental health

Researchers at the University of Northern Colorado completed a study mapping the places in Colorado where people’s access to affordable housing and their challenges related to mental health overlap, giving policymakers the ability to target state resources to help those most in need.  News Release: New On-line Mapping Tool Targets Link Between Housing, Mental Health