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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.
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.
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 for public safety, trust in government, and inefficiency and waste.
We Promised Safer Communities. Now We’re Cutting the Lifeline
There’s nothing partisan about it: Now is the time to double down on effective crime reduction strategies – not defund them.
UpClose With Douglas Berman
This month’s spotlighted member is Douglas Berman, Newton D. Baker-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law and Executive Director of the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center. Berman reflects on his experience with the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center and emphasizes the need to allocate resources in the criminal justice system more effectively, especially in addressing public health issues.
Former Asst. AG Amy Solomon Heads New CCJ Federal Justice Initiative
Amid new cuts, opportunities, and priority shifts, Justice in Perspective will examine the complexities of federal justice funding, research, and operations.