Choice Research Associates was contracted with The Moss Group (TMG) to assist on several projects related to training.

Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Gender-informed Training Project. In July of 2025, Choice Research Associates began working with TMG to develop participant pre- and post-training assessment tools for the introductory, advanced, and refresher level trainings to be developed by TMG.  The IDOC Gender-informed Training project develops and delivers a communication model that provides corrections professionals with de-escalation techniques and effective communication skills based on gender-responsive best practice and research. The training equips participants with the skills necessary to train facility personnel in methods to prevent escalating situations, manage and deescalate situations, and provide gender-responsive strategies that include a trauma-informed approach.

Improving Institutional Correctional Academy Training Initiative, Bureau of Justice Assistance Training Academy Project. Importance of Outcomes Series.  The BJA Training Academy project, "Improving Institutional Corrections Academy Training Initiative," was designed to expand the understanding of the current state of pre-service and in-service training across jurisdictions. From 2023 to 2024, Choice Research Associates developed a series of three 90-minute webinars on the importance and development of outcomes related to training.  The project sought to move correctional trainings beyond compliance only into value-based outcomes.  Supporting materials included seven resource handouts on a variety of topics including asking the right questions, analytical tools, and pre-test and post-test design. The series was condensed into a single 2.5-hour session and is available here: https://www.mossgroup.us/bja-resources/training-evaluation/