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National Panel Urges Business Sector, Government to Prioritize the Hiring of Justice-Involved Veterans
Led by two former defense secretaries, CCJ commission also says Congress should reverse policy that bans VA healthcare for veterans behind bars
Violent Victimization is Decreasing—But Not for Everyone
Exploring disparities in the 2023 National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), this analysis finds that while overall nonlethal violent victimization fell from 2022, Black Americans experienced rising victimization rates.
UpClose With Sharone Mitchell, Jr.
This month’s spotlighted member is Sharone Mitchell, Jr., Public Defender for the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender.
The Implications of AI for Criminal Justice
In June 2024, the Council convened a group of experts and stakeholders to discuss the implications of AI for the U.S. criminal justice system. The meeting brought together a diverse group of leading stakeholders from across ideologies, disciplines, and sectors of the system
Toward a Better Estimate of Domestic Violence in America
Using new methodology that accounts for the underreporting of domestic violence to law enforcement, this analysis estimates that incidents in a sample of 20 large cities are 29% to 53% higher than what official counts show.
Meeting Bulletin #2: August 2024
During its second meeting, the commission examined policing as a possible intervention point for justice-involved women, focusing on the efficacy of law enforcement responses to women in crises.