SAC Resources

SAC Director Resources

Mutual Assistance Program (MAP)

One of the ways JIRN provides training and technical assistance to SACs is through our Mutual Assistance Program (MAP). Established in 1988, the MAP connects SACs needing assistance with other SACs, JIRN staff, or other criminal justice researchers with expertise in the area of need. SACs can request help on topics, including research methodologies, innovative analytical techniques, sentencing guidelines, forecasting, and policy impact evaluations, to name a few.

For more information, contact Jason Trask at jtrask@jirn.org.

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Publication/Dashboard Review

Our Publication Review service provides a panel of reviewers to review your publications. Whether you need feedback on a policy brief, website project description, research summary, annual report, or any other written communication, we’re here to help!

Our Dashboard and Data Visualization Review service provides expert feedback to enhance clarity and effectiveness if you have a dashboard or other visual representation of data you’d like reviewed.

For more information, contact Jason Trask at jtrask@jirn.org.

Request a Review

Become a Peer Reviewer

To support the peer review process for publications and Dashboards, JIRN has a team of qualified SAC staff who act as peer reviewers. Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise and qualifications to evaluate specific publications or dashboards. They receive financial compensation for their time and effort. Would you like to assist your peers in enhancing their publications and dashboards? If so, please apply using the link below.

For more information, please view our Peer Reviewer Training or contact Jason Trask at jtrask@jirn.org.

Submit an Application