Upclose with members
Our UpClose series invites members to participate in a short conversation about highlights of their work, meaningful experiences related to criminal justice, and CCJ’s value to the field.
UpClose With Jessica Hulsey
In the October member feature, Jessica Hulsey, founder and CEO of Addiction Policy Forum discusses the unique challenges the pandemic created for individuals with substance use disorders.
UpClose With Alex Piquero
In the latest installment of the Council’s member video feature, Dr. Alex Piquero, Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Miami, discusses his research on the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic and shares some thoughts on police reform.
UpClose With Wendy Still
This month, our monthly member feature, UpClose, highlights Wendy Still, a CCJ member and Chief Probation Officer in Alameda County, CA.
UpClose With Eduardo Bocanegra
Eduardo Bocanegra, senior director of READI Chicago, discusses the challenges his organization faces as it works to reduce urban gun violence, his optimism given the diverse set of leaders now engaged on the problem, and how his experience as a formerly incarcerated person shapes his perspective.
UpClose With Cynthia Lum
Our video feature this month spotlights Dr. Cynthia Lum, professor of Criminology, Law and Society and director of George Mason University’s Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy.
UpClose With Dan Meyer
Nehemiah Manufacturing Co. Founder Dan Meyer speaks about his mission to build brands, create jobs, and change lives through employment and whole life coaching in Cincinnati.