Maine Statistical Analysis Center (SAC)
Description
The Maine Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) informs policy development and improvement of practice in Maine's criminal and juvenile justice systems. SAC conducts applied research, evaluates programs and new initiatives, and provides technical assistance, consultation and organizational development services. In addition, SAC offers experiential learning opportunities for applied justice research. It is funded by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and guided by a statewide advisory group. SAC strives to inform the policy and practice of criminal and juvenile justice by providing research, analysis, training and technical assistance to help governmental agencies and community-based nonprofits build capacity, use data to inform decision-making and improve their performance. The center staff strives to fully understand and describe the context of criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice, including the effects of politics, government, the media, and public perspectives about the purpose of criminal justice, e.g., social service (needs-based justice) and traditional (legal) models in applied criminal research sometimes conflict. Contact them for any clarification on the Maine Statistical Analysis Center's services using the contact information provided here.