Press Releases and Statements
New 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.
States 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.
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.
New Data Shows Sharp Rise in Homicide in U.S. Cities in 2020
Despite increase, homicide rates remain well below historical highs.
National 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.
Coronavirus 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.