This month’s spotlighted member is Vikrant Reddy, senior fellow at Stand Together. In his interview, Reddy reflects on the creation of the Right on Crime initiative and how cultural change is more difficult but ultimately more vital than individual policy achievements.

Homicide Likely Reaching a New Historic Low as Most Crime Rates Continue to Decline at Mid-Year
New CCJ analysis finds 9 of 13 offenses declined in the first half of 2026, including an 18% drop in homicide; shoplifting the only offense remaining above 2019 levels

