Abstract Establishing a fair and equitable justice system through criminal justice reform has been a central element of the national conversation on the administration of justice. Issues like the relationship between police departments and communities, mass incarceration, gun violence, and immigrations are at the forefront of U.S. policy and practice. In the current era of reform, there is a legitimate need for research and guidance on how best to advance the justice system and create sustainable reform. In this essay, I explain how my research in the areas of juvenile justice and the impact of mass incarceration on children and families has led to social change. I also draw from my experience as chief scientist within the Department of Justice to share observations about the role of science in informing policy and offer suggestions for improving how researchers can be more effective in the translation of crime and justice research.

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扩大犯罪学和刑事司法的证据基础：衔接研究与实践的障碍和机遇

摘要通过刑事司法改革建立公正，公正的司法制度一直是全国司法领域对话的核心内容。诸如警察部门与社区之间的关系，大规模监禁，枪支暴力和移民等问题是美国政策和实践的重中之重。在当前的改革时代，对如何最好地推进司法制度和创造可持续的改革存在研究和指导的合理需求。在本文中，我解释了我在青少年司法以及大规模监禁对儿童和家庭的影响方面的研究如何导致社会变革。