Posts by cbailey
A 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 MoreBleeding Out: Strategies to Reduce Violence
CCJ hosted a conversation between leaders in the criminal justice space to discuss the most effective ways of minimizing violence in our communities.
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