Press Releases
Homicides Continued to Increase in Major U.S. Cities in 2021, but at Slower Pace
New CCJ analysis shows rise in other violent crimes while drug violations and most property offenses fall again.
Read MoreViolent Crime Working Group Releases Action Plan for Cities
Amid a rise in homicide, diverse CCJ panel urges leaders to reject “us vs. them” politics and collaborate on ten essential steps to reduce violence now.
Read MoreCouncil Launches New Violent Crime Working Group
Council launches Violent Crime Working Group as murder counts in major American cities continued to rise throughout the first half of 2021.
Read MoreNew Report Shows Homicide Rise Continues in U.S. Cities in 2021
Homicide rates remain below historical highs, but figures show 49% increase over same period in 2019.
Read MoreTask Force Highlights Five Priorities for Reforms to Reduce Police Use of Excessive Force, Boost Accountability
The Task Force on Policing identified the top five changes to make in law enforcement that are most likely to make a difference.
Read MoreTask Force Backs Series of Reforms to Boost Policy Accountability for Excessive Force, Other Misconduct
The Task Force on Policing found that increased government oversight, body-worn cameras, and a national database of decertified officers could enhance accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
Read MoreStates that Conducted Mass Coronavirus Testing in Prisons Reported Fewer COVID-19 Deaths Among Incarcerated Adults
States that conducted extensive COVID-19 testing in their prisons experienced significantly lower COVID-19 death rates behind bars than states that did not use a mass testing approach.
Read MoreTask Force Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial
CCJ’s Task Force on Policing shares perspective on the crucial need for officers to intervene following the Derek Chauvin trial.
Read MoreTask Force Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Police Training, National Standards to Reduce Use of Force
The Task Force on Policing concludes police training must focus more on critical communication and de-escalation skills.
Read MoreNew Analysis Shows 8% Increase in U.S. Domestic Violence Incidents Following Pandemic Stay-At-Home Orders
A report released today by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice shows that domestic violence incidents in the U.S. increased by 8.1% following the imposition of lockdown orders during the 2020 pandemic.
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