The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority houses a Research & Analysis Unit. The unit produces reports, articles, and dashboards that inform statewide justice system policy and practice. Their research products reach government decision-makers, academic professionals, legislators, and the public at large. The Research & Analysis Unit is organized into six research centers. The chosen candidate for this position will lead the Center for Violence Prevention and Intervention (CVPI). CVPI is currently engaged in a statewide evaluation of the Renew.Reinvest.Restore (R3) initiative, a grant program investing in Illinois communities that have been harmed by violence, excessive incarceration, and economic investment. The team conducts community-based research examining R3 violence prevention and intervention programs as well as producing a variety of reports on best practices in the violence prevention field. The position provides an excellent opportunity to assist community agencies, work with university faculty, and advance knowledge on violence prevention.