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
Rethinking Rehabilitation for Women in Prison
CCJ convened three virtual focus groups with correctional leaders to better understand how prison systems are approaching rehabilitation for women, focusing on behavioral health, reentry, and prison culture.
Event Recording: The Rising Cost of Women’s Incarceration and What It Means for Public Safety
In this conversation, the Council on Criminal Justice Women’s Justice Commission and a panel of experts discussed the costs, benefits, and tradeoffs of women’s incarcarceration.
UpClose With Jason Pye
This month’s spotlighted member is Jason Pye, vice president of the Due Process Institute.
Event Recording: Due Process at 250: A Constitutional Check-Up
The Council on Criminal Justice’s Centering Justice initiative and a distinguished panel of experts discussed the state of due process in America today, exploring where constitutional safeguards are holding, where concerns have emerged, and how this foundational principle can be strengthened for generations to come.
Number of Women in the Justice System Projected to Reach 1.1 Million by 2035, Costs to Rise $8 Billion
New reports find women cost 25% to 75% more to imprison than men, while reducing time served could save states millions with minimal public safety impact
What Happens When Women Serve Less Time in Prison?
Reducing women’s time served in prison by half would produce substantial savings, with only a modest increase in annual arrests, most for nonviolent crimes.