Releases & Statements

Congress Funds New Center to Identify and Replicate Best Practices to Improve Outcomes for Justice-Involved Veterans

Establishment of a national center follows a recommendation by the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice Veterans Justice Commission

Homicide Falls Sharply in Major U.S. Cities Amid Continuing Decline in Overall Crime

A 21% drop would push homicide rate to a new historic low, new CCJ analysis finds

National Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Releases Guiding Principles for the Use of AI in Criminal Justice

CCJ panel urges policymakers to use its framework to ensure AI systems are deployed safely, ethically, and effectively

As Women’s Share of Arrests Doubles, National Commission Calls for Tailored Justice Responses

Led by former AG Loretta Lynch, and advised by Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt, CCJ panel releases strategic plan to prevent crime, strengthen families, and cut costs

Homicide, Other Violent Crimes Continue to Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in U.S. Cities at Mid-Year

New CCJ analysis shows domestic violence is only offense of 13 to increase in first half of 2025; motor vehicle theft only offense that remains higher than 2019 level

Council Launches National Task Force to Guide Integration and Oversight of AI in Criminal Justice

In partnership with RAND, the diverse expert panel will examine the transformative potential and substantial risks of AI in the criminal justice system.