As stricter prescribing rules make prescription opioids less accessible, those with opioid use disorder are turning to synthetic substances instead. This shift has led to a recent rise in overdose deaths linked to synthetic opioids, like fentanyl. New research from the Center for Health and Justice Research (CHJR) at the Indiana University Public… Read more »
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Despite losing Amazon HQ2, Indianapolis region is still leading the new Midwest
After more than a year of intense competition, Amazon has announced its decision for its much sought-after HQ2. Company officials announced Tuesday that they had selected two locations the company selected two locations, rather than one, and will evenly split the 50,000 jobs and its headquarters between Arlington, Virginia, and New York City. In an… Read more »
New name announced for PPI research center
As the director for the Center for Criminal Justice Research, I am excited to announce that it is now the Center for Health & Justice Research (CHJR). The center still operates within the Indiana University Public Policy Institute (PPI) and remains committed to conducting rigorous community-engaged research. Make no mistake, this change in name… Read more »
Panhandling in Indianapolis
While many cities are concerned with the human and economic impacts of panhandling, scarce research has gathered information directly from those who panhandle. Researchers at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute partnered with the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention, and Downtown Indy, Inc. for a pilot study to better understand those who panhandle…. Read more »
Keeping Hoosiers Safe on Indiana’s Roads
By Rich Schneider & Leslie Wells AAA estimates 36.6 million people will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, a 4.7 percent increase from last year. With more people driving to their destinations, Indiana State Police and many local departments will also increase their patrols to keep Hoosiers safe. Many of those troopers and officers… Read more »