CCJ Blogs
First Step Act Implementation and Beyond – A Conversation with Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters
On January 22, the leaders of the Council on Criminal Justice Centering Justice initiative – Khalil Cumberbatch and Marc Levin – led a conversation with Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters to discuss the First Step Act.
Read MoreEvent Recording: The First Step Act – From Idea to Implementation
On December 7, 2023, the leaders of the Council on Criminal Justice Centering Justice initiative – Khalil Cumberbatch and Marc Levin – led a discussion on the First Step Act ahead of the fifth anniversary of its passage.
Read MoreBeing Detained Pretrial Affects Defendants’ Likelihood of Incarceration
This research examines the effect of pretrial detention on convictions, guilty pleas, case dismissals, sentence length, and charge reductions.
Read MoreDoes Bail Reform Increase Crime?
This research examines whether New York State legislation that limited the use of money bail and expanded pretrial release influenced crime rates.
Read MoreDo Minimum Wage Levels Influence Youth Offending?
In this analysis, the Council reviews a study showing that increasing the minimum wage increases arrests for larceny, vandalism, and disorderly conduct among 16- to 24-year-olds. The study found that the arrest increase was consistent across genders, but that the effect was larger for males.
Read MoreWhat 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.
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