We collaborate with clients to create self-sustaining programs based on measurable results that focus on issues of prisoner re-entry, female offenders, community corrections, and program evaluation. We employ the rigorous methodologies and great attention to detail that are required to ensure success in data driven environments.
ABOUT DR. FLOWER
As Principal Researcher of Choice Research Associates, Shawn M. Flower, Ph.D. has worked as a Program Evaluator in the field of Criminal Justice Research since 2002 and has a solid foundation working with program administrators, direct service providers, and funding agencies.
A key focus of her work is conducting process and outcome evaluations, often employing a model of researcher-practitioner collaboration called the Program Development Evaluation (PDE) method developed by Drs. Gary and Denise Gottfredson. Shawn uses the PDE method on a variety of programs including the Prepare for Parole and Reentry (PREPARE) program; the Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Comprehensive Reentry Program (CORP), the Baltimore City Baltimore City Health Department/Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems Drug Treatment Court (DTC) enhancement project, and the Community Mediation Maryland prisoner re‑entry program. In May 2017, the CMM Reentry Project was named a promising practice by CrimeSolutions.gov
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What We Do
Choice Research Associates delivers the highest value to clients through proven, cost-effective methods.
Program Evaluation
We work with program administrators and providers and utilize a researcher-practitioner...
Primary Research
We provide primary research services on a variety of criminal justice topics. Services include...
Secondary Data Analysis
Secondary Data Analysis services consist of exploring existing data including data cleaning, analysis..
Policy And Planning Support
Policy and Planning Support in collaboration with state, local, and national agencies...
Database Support
CRA provides a continuum of services related to database implementation, integration...