The Council on Criminal Justice advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all.
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Latest Posts
Why is Crime Going Down?
President Trump mentioned the historic homicide drop in his State of the Union. Recent CCJ commentary explores several drivers of the decline.
Crime in Memphis: What You Need to Know
President Trump dispatched military troops and federal agents to Memphis, TN, in an effort to reduce crime and violence. This brief examines trends for 10 different crime types in Memphis, as well as separate data on gun thefts.
Event Recording: More Guns, Less Murder?
The Council on Criminal Justice’s Centering Justice project hosted a conversation with leading experts about how gun policies, enforcement strategies, and market dynamics are shaping gun violence trends today—and the implications for policy and strategy.
UpClose With Christy Lopez
This month’s spotlighted member is Christy Lopez, professor from practice and co-director of the Center for Innovations in Community Safety at Georgetown Law.
Advancing Women’s Justice: What We Should Know, But Don’t
This research agenda calls for targeted investment in high-quality data and research to fill major gaps in knowledge and better inform policies that improve outcomes for women, families, and communities.
Crime in Washington, DC: What You Need to Know
Following President Trump’s announcement about federal efforts to combat crime in Washington, DC, this brief examines trends for eight different crime types in the nation’s capital going back to 2018.