Does Bail Reform Increase Crime?

A new brief from our Justice in Perspective series shows that DOJ funding cuts hit an estimated 554 nonprofits, government agencies, and other public safety institutions across 48 states and territories, more than double the number originally believed.

This report from CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon examines April 2025 funding cuts from the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and their implications for public safety, trust in government, and inefficiency and waste.