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New 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.
Read MoreTask Force on Policing Releases Comprehensive Collection of Data on U.S. Law Enforcement
In addition to banning chokeholds and restricting use of no-knock warrants, the Task Force on Policing surmised that requiring officer intervention key increase accountability amongst law enforcement.
Read MoreNew Data Shows Sharp Rise in Homicide in U.S. Cities in 2020
Despite increase, homicide rates remain well below historical highs.
Read MoreTask Force on Policing Backs Three Key Reforms to Reduce Police Use of Force, Increase Accountability
In addition to banning chokeholds and restricting use of no-knock warrants, the Task Force on Policing surmised that requiring officer intervention key increase accountability amongst law enforcement.
Read MoreTop National Criminal Justice Expert, Marc Levin, Joins Council on Criminal Justice Team
Cumberbatch, Warren, Bailey Promoted as Staff Grows, Diversifies WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) today announced that leading criminal justice expert Marc Levin will join the CCJ staff as Chief Policy Counsel. A former law clerk for a federal judge, Levin was the founding director in 2005 of the Center for Effective Justice at the…
Read MoreNational Commission Recommends Reducing Density of Criminal Justice System Based on Lessons Learned During COVID-19
Led by Former U.S. AGs Loretta Lynch and Alberto Gonzales, diverse panel also says corrections staff, incarcerated people should be prioritized for coronavirus vaccine.
Read MoreCoronavirus Infection Rates Remain Nearly Four Times Higher in State and Federal Prisons than in General Population
Half of early decline in jail population has been erased; average jail detention has doubled during the pandemic.
Read MoreCoronavirus Infection Rates Remain Nearly Four Times Higher in State and Federal Prisons than in General Population
Half of early decline in jail population has been erased; average jail detention has doubled during the pandemic.
Read MoreNew Data Shows that Violent Crime Rates Remain Above 2019 Levels in Major American Cities
The National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice released a set of recommendations calling on leaders in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections to reduce COVID-19 in the criminal justice system.
Read MoreCouncil on Criminal Justice Launches Task Force to Advance Fair, Effective Policing
A diverse panel of civil rights and law enforcement leaders, the Task Force on Policing, will identify evidence-based strategies to reduce police use of force and improve accountability.
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