After an initial research study published from the University of Chicago's Crime Lab showing positive results in community prosecution reducing crime, APA and the community prosecution community hopes to gain a better understanding of which community prosecution strategies result in the most cost-benefit ratio in reducing crime. They strategies can then be identified and disseminated across the nation in an effort to make community prosecution more effective and efficient.
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Providers selected for consideration (previously 'Selected Providers' field):
Selected Provider 1: Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc.
Bid: 50000.00
Chosen Provider: Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc.
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The funding will help take the evaluation research to the next level.
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• Researcher
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• Researchers
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";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_o";s:121:"Any organization looking to be a part of the research to test the effectiveness of community prosecution in other states.";s:32:"field_how_open_are_the_key_stake";s:3:"N/A";s:32:"field_are_there_any_local_govern";s:3:"N/A";s:32:"field_how_will_your_organization";s:3:"N/A";s:32:"field_what_other_resources_do_yo";s:175:"APA currently has researchers present in the five jurisdictions where they are seeking funding and the researchers have already begun work on community prosecution strategies.";}