CONSENT FORM FOR HUMAN PARTICIPANTS IN RESEARCH

 

You are invited to participate in a research project being conducted through the University of Northern Colorado. It involves a short electronic anonymous survey. The following information is provided to help you to make an informed decision whether to participate. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Kyle Ward at kyle.ward@unco.edu

 

The purpose of this study is to explore perceptions of the challenges offenders confront when they are released from incarceration. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. You will be asked questions about your perceptions of the challenges for released offenders and related topics.

 

All survey information will be kept anonymous. None of your responses can be traced back to you. All data gathered will be analyzed as aggregate data, and the results will be stored electronically.

 

Your participation in this study is voluntary.  If you choose to participate, you can stop taking the survey and exit your browser at any time. There will be no penalties for choosing not to participate in the current study. The current study provides no immediate benefits to participants.

 

If you have any questions about the survey, you can contact the investigator using the email address listed below.

 

Kyle Ward, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

University of Northern Colorado

Department of Criminal Justice

Kyle.ward@unco.edu

Candelaria Hall 2075A

Greeley, CO 80639

970-351-1072

 

                                              

Participation is voluntary. You may decide not to participate in this study and if you begin participation you may still decide to stop and withdraw at any time. Your decision will be respected and will not result in loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. Completion of this survey implies my consent to participate.

Having read the above and having had an opportunity to ask any questions, If you have any concerns about your selection or treatment as a research participant, please contact Sherry May, IRB Administrator, Office of Sponsored Programs, 25 Kepner Hall, University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO 80639; 970-351-1910.

 

Please make your selection and click Next.