press releases

National Panel Says Justice System Fails to Consistently Identify Veterans and Steer Them Away From Incarceration 

March 2, 2023

Led by two former defense secretaries, CCJ commission calls for creation of a national center to advance best practices for justice-involved veterans and coordinate support 

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Comments on the Killing of Tyre Nichols

February 16, 2023

Members of the Council, Board of Trustees, task forces, and staff share their comments following the killing of Tyre Nichols

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Homicide, Gun Assault, Domestic Violence Declined in Major U.S. Cities in 2022 but Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

January 25, 2023

New CCJ Analysis Also Documents a 59% Spike in Motor Vehicle Theft Since 2019, With Thefts More Than Doubling in 14 Cities

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Elmets Communications staff on August 26, 2010.

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