Introduction
The Silver Center for Research (SCR) is an independent research center dedicated to helping produce knowledge and helping others produce knowledge that can improve individual and community related outcomes for vulnerable populations. SCR is dedicated to open science, communicating results to academics and practitioners through research briefs and media. I (Dr. Ian A Silver) serve as the principal scientist of SCR.
About
The primary focus of my research is to conduct rigorous research to develop an evidence base informing the strategies used to improve individual and community outcomes associated with childhood criminal legal system contact (Childhood 6-18 years of age and young adulthood 18-24 years of age). These outcomes include, but are not limited to, physical health, mental health, behavioral health, acute health care, preventative health care, health services, recidivism, employment, and housing.
While my individual research interests are improving individual and community outcomes associated with childhood criminal legal system contact, my interest in statistics has led to me being involved in research on workforce development, public health, dental health policing, gun/community violence, court/pretrial services, criminology, and institutional and community corrections. Additionally, I have experience designing, implementing, and conducting quasi-experimental and experimental research across scientific disciplines.
Research Presentation
