5 Reasons Why Training Staff for Title IX Matters

More than 50 years ago, Title IX was enacted. The federal civil rights law continues to play a vital role in protecting people from sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and more. Despite its half century existence, many people aren’t fully aware of the rights under Title IX. As the law continues to […]

Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce High-Risk Alcohol Use

Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and it results in an average of more than 80,000 deaths each year. More than half of these deaths are due to high-risk drinking, defined as consuming 4 or more standard drinks for women or 5 or more drinks for […]

3 Ways Pre-Trial Intervention Achieves Public Safety

In the United States, there’s a common problem: jails are overcrowded, courts and agencies are overburdened, and costs are skyrocketing. To address this issue, courts, probation offices, and agencies across the country are embracing an evidence-based approach: pre-trial intervention. By encouraging an alternative to arrest or charges in appropriate cases, courts and agencies are using  […]