QSIDE is excited to announce this summer we will be offering our 5-week data science online intensive—designed to teach you the technical fundamentals required for data-driven justice research! However, this year will be a little different… Given the sharp rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity across the country, all of our guided and personal…

There’s no such thing as the Ivory Tower. Colleges and universities are not isolated enclaves, and they really never were. Public engagement has always been, or should always have been anyway, an essential part of the core mission of higher education. But how do we reach the public? This age of constant media babble and a vast explosion of…

NEW peer-reviewed RESEARCH on Judicial Professional Background and Pretrial Detention Outcomes. Findings: NYC judges with law enforcement backgrounds (e.g. former prosecutors, police officers) set cash bail 32% higher on average (~$9,200) and detain defendants more frequently than judges without those backgrounds. You can find more information, and the full paper, at: https://www.scrutinize.org/judicial-professional-background-and-pretrial-detention-outcomes. Or, read about…

QSIDE was founded in part to make data that legally and ethically should be accessible to the public—yet are often intentionally obscured or obstructed—clear, usable, and understandable for those who need it. Over the years, QSIDE has scraped, collected, and structured high-quality, verified datasets related to diversity, equity, and inclusion across multiple fields of research….

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 End-of-Year, Tax Deductible Donation if You’re Able Over the last six months we have been able to accomplish a lot of work we are proud…

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 data science for social justice. Participants will gain the technical skills needed to carry out impactful, data-driven research. No previous experience required. Registration ends December…

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 a department tends to cluster within specific subgroup(s) of officers and, if so, what characteristics drive these patterns.  A few key findings include:  To learn…

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 pretrial detention are severe, including increased conviction rates, harsher sentencing, and lasting employment difficulties. Given these concerns, states have considered reforms such as standardized bail…

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 research or services, below are a few data tools that may be helpful: diversitydatakids.org offers an interactive dashboard that combines education, environmental, and economic data…

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” ROI Calculator, with new tools coming soon! Interested in our other resources? Visit https://qsideinstitute.org/resources/!