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When Crime Statistics Diverge
This report explores the strengths and limitations of the nation’s two measures of crime and the value of considering both sources when assessing crime trends over time.

A Shared Vision for the Future of Criminal Justice Policy
In a time of great division, CCJ is working to find common ground in pursuit of safety and justice for all. That’s why we helped convene leading national organizations from across the political spectrum to co-create a set of bipartisan principles for criminal justice policy.

Event Summary: Second Chances: Navigating Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities
On April 22, 2025, leaders of the Council on Criminal Justice Centering Justice initiative—Khalil Cumberbatch and Marc Levin—led a panel of experts in a discussion about second chance policies, which aim to offer individuals involved in the criminal justice system an opportunity to rebuild their lives and contribute to society.

DOJ Funding Cuts: More Than 550 Organizations Impacted, New Analysis Finds
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.

DOJ Funding Update: A Deeper Look at the Cuts
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.

We Promised Safer Communities. Now We’re Cutting the Lifeline
There’s nothing partisan about it: Now is the time to double down on effective crime reduction strategies – not defund them.