Crime Lab New York

Crime Lab New York is an independent and privately-funded research organization dedicated to applying rigorous scientific methods to help policymakers maximize resources used to address social challenges. As a university-based research organization, Crime Lab New York uses gold standard evaluation methods to show policy makers what works with unimpeachable evidence so that resources can be allocated cost-effectively and to contribute to a body of knowledge that cities can draw upon to improve the lives of youth. Crime Lab New York engages very closely with various city agencies – including the New York Police Department, the District Attorney of New York, the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, the Administration of Children’s Services, NYCHA, the Office to Combat Domestic Violence, and the Department of Homeless Services – to conduct research that is useful for policy- and decision-makers.