2016 Runner Up: Psychosis Identification and Early Referral (PIER) Program

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An early detection, intervention and prevention model for at-risk youth that identifies and mitigates symptoms of psychosis through community outreach, assessment, and treatment.

Effective Diversion Programming in Illinois

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Sometimes being in first place isn’t such a good thing: the…

Success-Oriented Funding: A Proven Model for Criminal Justice Financing

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With more than 2 million Americans in jail and 68 million with…

Improving Accountability through Independent Correctional Oversight

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With unacceptably high rates of sexual assault and recidivism,…

2015 Runner Up: Los Angeles Police Academy Magnet Programs

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Discover a specialized delivery model for high school curriculum developed for at-risk youths interested in a law enforcement career. The LA Magnet Schools provides a better understanding of law enforcement through coursework, training, mentoring, work and volunteer opportunities and also provides the Los Angeles Police Department with a high quality recruiting resource while establishing a bond between juveniles and their local police.

Congratulations to Rich Bowlen of Northwoods, Winner of the 23rd Annual Better Government Competition

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Pioneer Institute Hosts 23rd Annual Better Government Competition Boston…

The Promise of Big Data for the Public Sector

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In recent years, consumers have developed a new reflex. Accepting…

Civic engagement in rulemaking: an e-Government solution

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One of the central concerns surrounding government today is the…

Innovations in legislative transparency

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The digital revolution has changed the way we look at government,…