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Assessing the Evidence: Findings and Recommendations
This two-page document outlines the package of 16 assessments to help police agencies provide effective, equitable, and respectful services to all of those they are sworn to protect.
Read MorePriorities for State Policing Reform
This two-page document highlights which states are leading the way on police reform based on the Task Force’s Five Priorities.
Read MoreMeeting Bulletin #3: Understanding Violent Crime
In the Violent Crime Working Group’s third meeting, members discussed the evolving nature of violent crime.
Read MoreRecidivism Rates: What You Need to Know
The first national report on recidivism rates in three years is just out from the Justice Department. In a new brief, the Council highlights key takeaways, noting that return-to-prison rates have dropped significantly.
Read MoreUpClose with Alex Piquero
Dr. Alex Piquero, Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Miami, discusses his research on the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic and shares some thoughts on police reform.
Read MoreMeeting Bulletin #2: Crime Trends in Context
In the Violent Crime Working Group’s second meeting, members identified the possible drivers of recent spikes in violent crime.
Read MoreEvent Recording: Violent Crime Webinar
Watch researchers, analysts, and Council members discuss the latest rising crime trends, as well as what’s behind them.
Read MoreUpClose with Wendy Still
Wendy Still shares how community supervision has shifted to include a more holistic, needs-based approach and the way that her work implements these newer practices.
Read MoreMeeting Bulletin #1: Convening the Violent Crime Working Group
In the Violent Crime Working Group’s first meeting, diverse experts identified the values and goals they will bring to their urgent work.
Read MoreUpdate: Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities
June crime statistics show homicides and violent crimes increased by 16% in the first half of 2021 compared to the prior year.
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