Core Purpose of Barriers to Reducing Crime (BRC) Research Laboratory
Examination of barriers to reducing crime to find innovative solutions.

Core values:

1. -Honesty and integrity  
2. -Effective communication
3. -Open to new ideas from anyone / anything
4. -Respect for different perspectives
5. ​-Never lose perspective from the foot soldiers in corrections
6. -Continuous self-improvement
7. -Honest awareness of innate human flaws ​​​

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​Research Projects in Progress: Barriers to Reducing Crime Lab

1. The BRC Lab works to conduct research that identifies dynamic (changeable) barriers and facilitators of successful: 
   1. Re-entry post-incarceration
   2. Implementation
   3. Scientific communication 
   4. Trustworthiness in scientists 
   5. Translation of research into coproducing of policy and practice with the public, agency personnel, and justice-involved persons.