UpClose With Chico Tillmon

Our newest member video spotlights Chico Tillmon, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Chicago Crime and Education Labs, violence prevention expert, and member of CCJ’s Violent Crime Working Group.

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Centering Justice

Event Summary: Second Chances: Navigating Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities

On April 22, 2025, leaders of the Council on Criminal Justice Centering Justice initiative—Khalil Cumberbatch and Marc Levin—led a panel of experts in a discussion about second chance policies, which aim to offer individuals involved in the criminal justice system an opportunity to rebuild their lives and contribute to society.

Justice in Perspective

DOJ Funding Cuts: More Than 550 Organizations Impacted, New Analysis Finds

A new brief from our Justice in Perspective series shows that DOJ funding cuts hit an estimated 554 nonprofits, government agencies, and other public safety institutions across 48 states and territories, more than double the number originally believed.

Justice in Perspective

DOJ Funding Update: A Deeper Look at the Cuts

This report from CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon examines April 2025 funding cuts from the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and their implications on public safety, trust in government, and inefficiency and waste.