Projects

Turning hope into evidence - A pilot study preparing for evaluation of the Never Give Up Transitional Living Program (2026)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jennifer Tostlebe
Supported By (internal): UNO University Committee on Research and Creative Activity

Last updated on Apr 15, 2026 Current
Turning hope into evidence - A pilot study preparing for evaluation of the Never Give Up Transitional Living Program (2026)
Development and evaluation of a parole decision making tool (2025-2030)

Principal Investigators: Drs. Zachary Hamilton, Jennifer Tostlebe, and Alex Kigerl (with Drs. David Pyrooz and Stephen Billings)
Supported By: The Laura and John Arnold Foundation

Last updated on Apr 15, 2026 Current
Development and evaluation of a parole decision making tool (2025-2030)
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services program evaluation (2022-2026)

Principal Investigators: Drs. Zachary Hamilton and Jennifer Tostlebe
Supported By: The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

Last updated on Apr 15, 2026 Current
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services program evaluation (2022-2026)
Improving the prospects of formerly incarcerated adults - Establishing the processes and procedures of the Never Give Up Transitional Living reentry program (2025)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jennifer Tostlebe
Supported By: The Sherwood Foundation

Last updated on Apr 15, 2026 Completed
Improving the prospects of formerly incarcerated adults - Establishing the processes and procedures of the Never Give Up Transitional Living reentry program (2025)
Adult and veterans treatment court training and technical assistance (2024-2025)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Zachary Hamilton
Supported By: The Bureau of Justice Assistance

Last updated on Apr 15, 2026
Adult and veterans treatment court training and technical assistance (2024-2025)
Washington offender needs evaluation 2.0 (2024-2025)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Zachary Hamilton

Last updated on Jul 14, 2025
Washington offender needs evaluation 2.0 (2024-2025)
Juvenile assessment and reoffending (2022-2026)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Zachary Hamilton
Supported By: The National Institute of Justice

Last updated on Apr 15, 2026
Juvenile assessment and reoffending (2022-2026)