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Task Force Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial
CCJ’s Task Force on Policing shares perspective on the crucial need for officers to intervene following the Derek Chauvin trial.
Read MoreTask Force Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Police Training, National Standards to Reduce Use of Force
The Task Force on Policing concludes police training must focus more on critical communication and de-escalation skills.
Read MorePublic Perceptions of the Police
A striking partisan divide characterizes public perceptions of police in the United States. The Council delves into these perceptions in a discussion with key researchers and experts.
Read MoreA True Second Chance: A Natural Experiment on Diversion in Texas Reveals Big Benefits for Crime, Employment
Are “second chances” in the form of deferrals truly effective? In this post, the Council reviews the research on Texas defendants who have received deferred adjudications of guilt.
Read MoreInvesting in Children Breaks Cycles of Poverty and Criminal Justice Involvement
This post delves into the intergenerational effects of anti-poverty programs and how these efforts could impact the criminal justice system.
Read MoreChanging Police Recruitment Messages Attracts a Larger and More Diverse Applicant Pool
Research shows that when recruiting candidates for law enforcement, messaging is key. The Council reviews data demonstrating the changes in messaging that can build a wider, more diverse pool of applicants.
Read MoreWashington Post Partnership: Race in America
DeRay Mckesson, co-founder of Campaign Zero, and Charles Ramsey, former police chief in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, discuss the meaning of defunding the police and the role of law enforcement in society.
Read MoreCouncil Perspectives: Police and Communities
The Council on Criminal Justice (staff, Board of Trustees, and members) share their thoughts on law enforcement and their role in our communities.
Read MoreFacing COVID-19 in the Community
Facing COVID-19, a series of Council on Criminal Justice web events, features leaders on the front lines of protecting public safety, public health, and justice as the criminal justice system responds to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Corrections: Challenges and Strategies
Leaders of three corrections systems discussed the variety of challenges they face in limiting the spread of COVID-19 in prisons and jails.
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