CCJ Blogs
Can 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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GOVERNING
Jail Before Trial Should Be the Exception, Not the Norm
Lawmakers in some states are pushing to make it harder for defendants to avoid pretrial detention. There are better ways to protect public safety that don’t conflict with the presumption of innocence.
Read MoreJurors Appear to Weigh Sympathy for Defendants in Capital Sentencing Cases
Does information about defendants’ adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse or neglect, affect jurors’ sentencing decisions in death penalty cases? This research examines that question.
Read MoreElectronic Monitoring of Girls Fails to Reduce Recidivism
What impact does electronic monitoring have on girls who have been adjudicated for delinquency or truancy? In this analysis, the Council reviews research on the effectiveness of such monitoring for reducing reoffending and improving outcomes among adolescent girls.
Read MoreDo 911 Call Takers Prime Officers for Danger?
This analysis investigates how call takers who routinely assess calls as high-risk influence police officers’ interpretations of the scene. It also explores practical ways police agencies can respond to the problem.
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The Hill
‘Hotspot policing’ — We must recalibrate tactics after Nichols killing
When robber Willie Sutton was asked why he robbed banks, he famously said “because that’s where the money is.” This has also been the sensible rationale for hotspot policing.
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