The Crime and Justice Institute’s new report, supported by Arnold Ventures, explores how political transitions—such as New Jersey’s upcoming gubernatorial election—can shape the direction of statewide public safety and criminal justice policy. This analysis highlights how the distinct authorities of the governor and attorney general influence the state’s justice system and policy priorities. CJI’s report…
The Crime and Justice Institute’s latest publication highlights outcomes from jurisdictions that participated in the Improving Community Supervision National Training and Technical Assistance Program. With support from the Office and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), CJI provided customized technical assistance to agencies in six states, tailoring support to the unique goals, needs, and populations…
Oakland County partnered with the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) to create a comprehensive inventory of local programs and services for youth ages 10–18 and their families. This initiative aims to boost awareness, improve coordination, and identify gaps in support. This report evaluates the availability and accessibility of these resources, highlights strengths and gaps, and…
To understand the scope and the urgency of these challenges in Minnesota, state leaders sought assistance from the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI), funded by Arnold Ventures, to examine aspects of the state’s criminal justice system. This assessment included an examination of past and current prison population trends, prison conditions in the oldest prison facilities,…
The Crime and Justice Institute is excited to share the latest edition of the Coming Home Directory, a comprehensive resource developed to support individuals navigating the reentry process. For nearly two decades, this directory has helped formerly incarcerated individuals in the Greater Boston area connect to essential support services like housing, employment, healthcare, legal aid,…
The Crime and Justice Institute’s latest report explores the impact of absconding and uplifts the voices of community supervision staff, agency leaders, and justice-involved individuals, offering guidance from the field on opportunities to create policies and promote practices that increase successful outcomes for individuals on community supervision. Developed with support from Arnold Ventures, CJI’s report,…
The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) compared Lycoming County (Williamsport), Pennsylvania’s pretrial release, detention, and supervision practices against recognized best practices for a high-functioning pretrial system. CJI also compared the county’s pretrial system against Pennsylvania’s current and proposed legal requirements for pretrial processing. The goal of this assessment is to identify systemic changes that may…
When a person facing criminal charges fails to appear for a court hearing, no one benefits. Courts must reschedule hearings and often issue warrants, consuming time and resources. Meanwhile, people who miss court may face additional charges, fees, and even jail time. Courts need hard data on why people miss court. However, relatively few studies…
As we look toward 2026, one lesson from our decades of work in the criminal justice system is clear: policy change alone is not enough. Across the country, leaders, advocates, and funders have invested in efforts to improve public safety and justice system outcomes. Too often, however, reforms fall short of their intended impact—not because…
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