Impact Report: COVID-19 and Prisons
Advancing knowledge about the impacts of COVID-19 on state and federal prisons, a report to the Commission updates a previous report on rates of COVID-19 infection and mortality in correctional facilities and describes differences in such rates among states.
Impact Report: COVID-19 and Jails
A report by researchers with the NYU Public Safety Lab, based on data from 375 jails across 39 states, examined changes in jail populations, their composition, and rebooking trends from Jan. 1 through late October.
New Data Shows that Violent Crime Rates Remain Above 2019 Levels in Major American Cities
The National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice released a set of recommendations calling on leaders in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections to reduce COVID-19 in the criminal justice system.
Impact Report: COVID-19 and Crime
Two researchers evaluating crime trends in 27 American cities during the pandemic and social unrest over police violence presented new findings through October 2020 in a report for the Commission.
UpClose with Alice Marie Johnson
Learn more about Alice Marie Johnson’s journey after her release from incarceration, including her role as CEO of the Taking Action for Good Foundation.
Council on Criminal Justice Launches Task Force to Advance Fair, Effective Policing
A diverse panel of civil rights and law enforcement leaders, the Task Force on Policing, will identify evidence-based strategies to reduce police use of force and improve accountability.
Member Statements
Members share their views on the launch of the Task Force on Policing and what it means for the future of public safety. Art Acevedo, Chief, Houston Police Department; President, Major Cities Chiefs Association: “Our communities are hurting, and it’s essential that we not only demonstrate that we’re listening, but also that we commit ourselves…
Impact Report: COVID-19 and Opioid Use Disorder
A report by researchers with the NYU Public Safety Lab, based on data from 375 jails across 39 states, examined changes in jail populations, their composition, and rebooking trends from Jan. 1 through late July.
Impact Report: Racial Disparities and COVID-19
This report reviews racial disparities in health and criminal justice outcomes and explores, as well as possible, how those same disparities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
UpClose with Carlos Martinez
Carlos Martinez shares his story with the Council, from his past as a public defender to helping citizens returning from incarceration obtain employment.