Publications
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Do Criminal Records Reveal Who Needs Substance Use Treatment? New IBR Study Challenges That Idea
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A new study from the Institute of Behavioral Research at TCU pushes back on a common assumption in correctional settings: that criminal history can signal who needs substance use treatment. Published in Criminal Justice Review, the study analyzed records from more than 56,000 people released from the Illinois Department of Corrections. Researchers compared arrest history with
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New IBR Publication Examines Substance Use Among Justice-Involved Youth
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Young people who enter the juvenile justice system often carry more than a legal charge — many are navigating substance use, unstable environments, and limited access to consistent support. A newly published article from the Institute of Behavioral Research at TCU, appearing in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Use, explores patterns of substance use
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What Helps Older Adults Actually Use Support Services? New IBR Research Says It’s About Relationships.
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A new publication from the Institute of Behavioral Research at TCU explores a question many families face: Why don’t older adults always use services designed to help them age safely at home? Published in the Journal of Aging & Social Policy, the article, From Referrals to Relationships: Reframing Engagement as an Implementation Strategy and Outcome
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IBR Research Published in Frontiers in Reproductive Health Explores the Role of Beauty Professionals in Women’s Sexual Health
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Research conducted by the Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) at TCU has been published in Frontiers in Reproductive Health, an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing equity, access, and innovation in reproductive healthcare worldwide. The article, Bridging Beauty and Wellness: Examining Beauty Professionals’ Comfort in Discussing Sexual Health, explores an often-overlooked setting for public health
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SEAMLIS: Dr. Jenny Becan Co-Authors Framework for Advancing Site Engagement in Multisite Research
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IBR researcher Dr. Jennifer Becan is a co-author on a newly published article in Health & Justice that introduces SEAMLIS, a new conceptual and measurement framework for understanding site engagement in multisite implementation research. The article, “Site engagement in implementation research: Introducing SEAMLIS as a conceptual and measurement framework,” highlights the importance of tracking organizational and participant involvement across
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Dr. Stephanie Villaire Leads New Publication on HIV Prevention and Justice-Involved Populations
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Dr. Stephanie Villaire, a recently appointed postdoctoral research associate at the Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR), is the lead author of a new article published in Health & Justice. The study offers a qualitative examination of the barriers and facilitators to HIV prevention and treatment for people involved with the criminal justice system. Drawing on the
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Dr. Jenny Becan Co-Authors Study on Youth Justice Reform Costs
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IBR scientist Dr. Jenny Becan is a co-author on a newly published article in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. The study examines the costs associated with implementing strategies to improve access to substance use disorder treatment for youth involved in the legal system. The research draws on data from 34 juvenile justice agencies across seven