CCJ Blogs
What Shapes the Public’s Confidence in Law Enforcement?
This research examines how the racial and gender diversity, behavior, and effectiveness of police departments influence public confidence in law enforcement and the belief that police can be held accountable.
Read MoreDoes Stable Employment Post-Release Reduce Recidivism?
This analysis highlights research that suggests secure employment following imprisonment can significantly reduce recidivism, a finding that held regardless of a person’s past work experience and criminal history.
Read MoreReceiving a Ticket Reduces the Likelihood of Voting
Do traffic stop tickets influence how likely motorists are to vote? In this analysis, the Council reviews a study showing that receiving a ticket negatively affects participation in elections. This impact was larger for midterm elections and varied by race.
Read MoreEvent Recording: Pretrial Justice, Sentencing and Corrections—Finding Common Ground in State Capitals
On May 15, the leaders of the Council on Criminal Justice Centering Justice initiative – Khalil Cumberbatch and Marc Levin – led a discussion exploring bipartisan cooperation on pretrial justice, sentencing, and corrections with three experts from the field.
Read MoreGOVERNINGWhy We Need More College Graduates Behind the Badge
Attracting more people with four-year degrees — and more women — into policing is likely to produce better outcomes. Among other things, they are less likely to draw complaints and use force.
Read MoreCan Repairing Abandoned Housing Reduce Gun Violence?
This research examines whether environmental changes such as housing façade repairs, trash cleanup, or weed removal can improve health and safety in low-income, Black neighborhoods.
Read MoreRelief from Criminal Justice Fees Prevents Increased Debt but Does Not Impact Crime
In this analysis, the Council reviews research examining the effects of debt relief on the likelihood of criminal activity and future involvement in the criminal justice system.
Read MoreCombining Procedural Justice Training and Hot Spots Policing Reduces Crime and Improves Community Relations
This analysis reviews a study showing that blending hot spots policing with procedural justice training has positive effects on crime rates, police behavior, and perceptions of police.
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Washington Monthly
America Doesn’t Need Public Mugshots of Donald Trump or Joe Blow
Releasing police photos of those who have been arrested does little good and much harm. Here’s why.
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The Hill
How DC can satisfy Congress and bolster public safety
Congress’s rejection of the D.C. criminal code overhaul comes on the heels of public discontent and valid concerns over violent crime rates, which are declining in most cities but remain well above 2019 levels.
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