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Unpacking the President’s 2026 Budget
This brief by Amy Solomon and Betsy Pearl explores what the president’s budget proposal signals for safety and justice grant funding administered by the Justice Department.

Council Launches National Task Force to Guide Integration and Oversight of AI in Criminal Justice
In partnership with RAND, the diverse expert panel will examine the transformative potential and substantial risks of AI in the criminal justice system.

State Legislators Share Insights on Local AI Regulation
Before the launch of the Council’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, a bipartisan group of state legislators spoke with CCJ to share their concerns and insights as they navigate the adoption of this emerging technology in their states.

The Value of NCVS–and How to Improve It
Given the administration’s interest in the NCVS, we surveyed several CCJ members and other experts to ask how NCVS adds to their knowledge about crime patterns and what changes could improve its value and cost-effectiveness.

When Crime Statistics Diverge
This report explores the strengths and limitations of the nation’s two measures of crime and the value of considering both sources when assessing crime trends over time.

A Shared Vision for the Future of Criminal Justice Policy
In a time of great division, CCJ is working to find common ground in pursuit of safety and justice for all. That’s why we helped convene leading national organizations from across the political spectrum to co-create a set of bipartisan principles for criminal justice policy.