About Us

The Justice Information Resource Network (JIRN) is a national non-profit and resource center for researchers, analysts, journalists, and practitioners of justice research. We produce nonpartisan, reputable, and comprehensive research exploring today’s crucial issues across the justice spectrum.

JIRN provides access to research, learning programs, and networking opportunities tailored for justice researchers. At JIRN, we empower our members to achieve more by providing resources tailored to their needs.

With our partners, we also conduct justice research. We provide analyses of crucial issues and their effects across the justice system. We also analyze issues at the State & Federal level to assess today’s pressing societal challenges.

Our Executive Committee, comprised of a president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, and three delegates, is the elected governing body of the organization. Together with our Executive Director, they lead the organization.

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Our Vision

Providing the research & resources to enhance criminal justice research.

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Our Mission

To be the go-to resource for justice researchers, analysts, journalists and practitioners, empowering them to achieve their desired outcomes.

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Our Values

  • Be nonpartisan
  • Adhere to the highest standards for integrity and ethics
  • Bring the justice research world together to learn and grow from each other

Our Promise

To deliver the highest standards of ethical, non-partisan and comprehensive research and resources to the justice research community.

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Federal Grant Funded

Our research is largely supported by federal grants awarded subject to a rigorous external peer review selection process and conducted via cooperative agreement.

Code of Ethics

Guided by Ethics

Our research staff and members adhere to our Code of Ethics for delivering high-quality, objective research that does not advocate.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Subject to Review

Our research is subject to review by its Institutional Review Board (IRB) and certified by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP).

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Highly Qualified Staff

Our research staff is comprised of highly trained professionals; over 75% hold PhDs and over 90% have master’s degrees