QSIDE in Action

End-of-Year Newsletter
Dear QSIDE Community, QSIDE stands proud in its goal to create a more just and equitable world, and remains committed to supporting others seeking to do the same. Consider an …
Last Chance to Register for the Winter Data4Justice Accelerator!
It’s the last chance to register for the Winter Data4Justice Accelerator! The Winter Data4Justice Accelerator is a 5-week professional development program designed for activists and advocates who want to harness …
NEW RESEARCH: Network Analysis of Complaints about Police in Minneapolis
The Data Science, Police Accountability, and Community Engagement (DSPACE) Research Lab recently released their findings analyzing whether trends in misconduct, use of force, or other types of police behavior within …
The Effects of Judicial Discretion in Pre-Trial Detention and Cash Bail: A Causal Analysis Study
Cash bail significantly impacts pretrial detention outcomes, disproportionately affecting economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized populations. High bail amounts substantially decrease pretrial release rates, often exacerbating racial disparities. The consequences of …
Opportunity Youth Research and Service Resources
Opportunity Youth are 16-24 year olds who are not currently connected to the resources that all young adults need to thrive. If you are interested in supporting Opportunity Youth through …
NEW RESOURCE PAGE — Data Tools and Visualizations
QSIDE has launched a dedicated page for its latest Data Tools and Visualizations!  Explore resources like our Community Health and Wellbeing Dashboard, OY Youth Dashboard, and “True Cost of Incarceration” …
Data4Justice Accelerator – Winter Session!
The QSIDE Institute Data4Justice Accelerator is BACK! QSIDE is offering a 5-week professional development program aimed at equipping activists interested in data-driven social justice research with the technical skills to …
Social Justice Advocate Manual for Survival
The QSIDE Institute, with generous support from The RIOS Institute, has created the Social Justice Advocate Manual for Survival (SJAMS). This resource guide is designed to support both current and …
Pharmacy Refusals Survey now in Spanish!
QSIDE is working to better understand the scope of pharmacy refusals—what medications are being denied, who is affected, and where!  If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please …
News Media Coverage of Gun Violence Report
QSIDE in partnership with The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (the HAVI) has released a report last year investigating the relationship between media and gun violence. Our literature review reveals …