By Robin S. Engel, Nicholas Corsaro, Gabrielle T. Isaza, and Hannah D. McManus
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By Robin S. Engel, Nicholas Corsaro, Gabrielle T. Isaza, and Hannah D. McManus
This month’s spotlighted member is Samra Haider, president of the Center for Employment Opportunities and incoming president and CEO of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. In her interview, Haider emphasizes the need to create quality employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated people, particularly early after their release from prison. She also highlights the transformative impact of goodwill and community support in facilitating successful reentry.
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
Homicide and other violent crimes continue to fall below pre-pandemic levels in a sample of 42 U.S. cities. CCJ’s mid-year 2025 analysis also shows a year-over-year decrease in 11 of the 13 offenses.