Russell Rowe
Research Analyst,
Justice & Safety Division, Urban Institute
Russell began his research career three years ago, joining the Urban Institute's Justice & Safety Division as a Community Researcher (CR) on a project evaluating DC's Restorative Justice Program. In 2023, he transitioned to a full-time role as a Research Assistant in the Community Safety and Wellbeing practice area. His work focuses on community- and prosecutorial-based restorative justice practices across various settings and at different stages of the criminal legal system (CLS) for both youth and adults. His research also covers topics such as the Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenses (DSO), Credible Messengers, building Black wealth, and responsible fatherhood programs. Russell is a mixed-methods researcher specializing in process/implementation, outcome, and impact program evaluation.
Personally and professionally, Russell is driven by a desire to help individuals, groups, and communities heal from conflict while empowering those closest to the issues. Self-determination played a pivotal role in his overcoming incarceration, homelessness, health and financial instability, victimization, and other challenges often faced by marginalized communities. Methodologically, he is passionate about amplifying the voices of those most impacted in order to develop effective community-based interventions. One such initiative he is involved with is Restore Mentoring, a mentorship program that applies restorative practices principles to help youth and young adults navigate conflict and systems.
Research Analyst,
Justice & Safety Division, Urban Institute
Russell began his research career three years ago, joining the Urban Institute's Justice & Safety Division as a Community Researcher (CR) on a project evaluating DC's Restorative Justice Program. In 2023, he transitioned to a full-time role as a Research Assistant in the Community Safety and Wellbeing practice area. His work focuses on community- and prosecutorial-based restorative justice practices across various settings and at different stages of the criminal legal system (CLS) for both youth and adults. His research also covers topics such as the Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenses (DSO), Credible Messengers, building Black wealth, and responsible fatherhood programs. Russell is a mixed-methods researcher specializing in process/implementation, outcome, and impact program evaluation.
Personally and professionally, Russell is driven by a desire to help individuals, groups, and communities heal from conflict while empowering those closest to the issues. Self-determination played a pivotal role in his overcoming incarceration, homelessness, health and financial instability, victimization, and other challenges often faced by marginalized communities. Methodologically, he is passionate about amplifying the voices of those most impacted in order to develop effective community-based interventions. One such initiative he is involved with is Restore Mentoring, a mentorship program that applies restorative practices principles to help youth and young adults navigate conflict and systems.
