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Who is in the Marion County Jail? Exploring Length of Stay through an Equity Lens
We analyzed more than 283,000 bookings into Marion County’s jails between 2013 and 2021. We used this data to discover how many people are in jail, the characteristics of those in jail, and how long people remain in jail.
Equity and Criminal Justice: The Cradle to Prison Pipeline in Indianapolis
Black Hoosiers are twice as likely to be jailed and 4.5 times as likely to be imprisoned as their white peers. However, these disparities exist long before an individual is imprisoned. From the place and situation into which a child is born, to the discipline and juvenile justice policies in their school and community, a person’s childhood experience influences their likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.
LATEST ARTICLES
Follow the Money: Indianapolis Evictions in 2022
Eviction filings are on the rise compared to last year, but still lower than before the pandemic. Most evictions are from large owners of big apartment complexes.
A Decade of Decline: College-Going Rates in Central Indiana
An analysis of Central Indiana high schools shows that declines in college-going rates impact everyone, from affluent suburban communities to economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
The State of Tenants in Central Indiana
Indiana Senate Bill 230 would have required landlords to make necessary repairs to their properties. We examine the renters impacted by the bill’s failure.
Modern Redlining in Indianapolis?
Our analysis of one million loan applications since 2007 shows that, even when income and debt are the same, having a Black applicant on the loan increases the odds of being denied by 2-3X, and applying for a loan in a historically redlined neighborhood increases the odds of denial by 50 percent.
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SAVI empowers nonprofits, governments, and citizens with the community information they need. We bring together many data sources to power our SAVI tools and our research. Communities use this information to plan, to secure and target resources, and to advocate.
OUR SERVICES
Web-Based Decision Support Tools
We develop web applications that put data in context, communicate data effectively, and visualize data in meaningful ways.
See how we’ve helped Indianapolis create a consistent way to measure the goals of Plan 2020.
Analysis Reports
When you are ready to dig deeper, our team of analysts will develop custom reports. From economic development to program evaluation, we will find new insights from your data and public data.
See how we’ve helped Parkview Health discover our community’s key health needs.
Data Integration and Analysis
To truly evaluate impact, we need to integrate data from many different sources. Our data team builds long-term solutions that serve as a foundation for new research.
Strategic Data Consulting
We use data as a foundation in developing strategic plans and needs assessments. By combining community assessment techniques with insights from constituents and stakeholders, we develop data-informed, impactful strategies.
See how we’ve helped Second Presbyterian Church identify crucial unmet needs in their community.