Council on Criminal Justice

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In this highly polarized world, there’s a vital need for organizations that are trusted across the political spectrum. Over the past 6 years, CCJ has become that organization. Here's how we use evidence, data, & consensus to build solutions that enhance safety & justice for all.

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Drawing on her time with DOJ's Office of Justice Programs, CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon spoke with @nytimes on the role of nonprofits in reducing violent crime and the importance of building trust between police and communities.

Read the story: https://t.co/Tv1WVRVqXh

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The report, prepared for the CCJ Women's Justice Commission, supports the Commission's efforts to document and raise awareness of the unique challenges facing women in the justice system and build consensus for evidence-based reforms. Learn more: https://t.co/uqZ2RrpTOd

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How are prisons approaching rehabilitation for women?

CCJ convened correctional leaders from 17 states to explore how they're tailoring programming to women's distinct needs and the barriers to delivering and evaluating that support.

Read the report: https://t.co/WuwoPWMGXq

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In its first set of recommendations, the Women's Justice Commission outlined four proposals to improve outcomes for women, minimize collateral impacts on children and families, and enhance public safety and community stability. Read the recommendations: https://t.co/KIp4e5wGhq

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What are the costs, benefits, and public safety tradeoffs of women’s incarceration?

Watch yesterday’s conversation with experts Elias Diggins, Victoria Kuhn, and @JohnKRoman, moderated by CCJ Policy Director Stephanie Kennedy here: https://t.co/wwyiafIAEk

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A companion report examines how jurisdictions could reduce those anticipated costs by shortening the amount of time women spend in prison with minimal public safety impact. https://t.co/Z2ebNEsk7s

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What are the costs, benefits, and public safety tradeoffs of women’s incarceration? Join experts Elias Diggins, Victoria Kuhn, and @JohnKRoman for a discussion grounded in findings from new CCJ research, moderated by CCJ's Stephanie Kennedy. Register: https://t.co/5gbZQhUGZ9

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The Council's Task Force on Policing produced a package of recommendations that police agencies can implement to provide effective, equitable, and respectful services to those they are sworn to protect. Read more: https://t.co/bRla5IUq9C

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Following a recent fatal shooting involving a federal officer in Memphis, CCJ Senior Fellow @docthadjohnson spoke with @NPR about the challenges of large multi-agency federal task forces: https://t.co/dX1oqmfhu5

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Bringing together officers from different agencies means different training, communication styles, de-escalation practices, and even equipment. And when something goes wrong, it's not always clear how to get answers and how to ensure accountability.

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My new piece with @CouncilonCJ colleague @KhaCumberbatch examines how the bipartisan Safer Supervision Act builds on state successes in making probation & parole more effective, both for reducing re-offending & boosting positive outcomes like employment.
https://t.co/E11kbadubW

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The CCJ Justice in Perspective series, led by Solomon, published a report earlier this year analyzing earmarks, grants, and congressional priorities for FY 2026.

Read the full report: https://t.co/24OzsDl4UR

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“The groups ... who work on [community-based violence intervention and prevention] ... have had to cut services, have had to lay off staff; some of them have closed their doors altogether."

Sr. Fellow Amy Solomon spoke to @nytimes on federal funding cuts: https://t.co/7kbAeV7dBC

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⏰Less than 1 week left to register! Join us next Tuesday from 12-1 ET for a discussion on the costs, benefits, and public safety tradeoffs of women's incarceration.

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What are the costs, benefits, and public safety tradeoffs of women’s incarceration? Join experts Elias Diggins, Victoria Kuhn, and @JohnKRoman for a discussion grounded in findings from new CCJ research, moderated by CCJ's Stephanie Kennedy. Register: https://t.co/5gbZQhUGZ9

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Read the full analysis from CCJ's Justice in Perspective series, led by Solomon, here: https://t.co/24OzsDl4UR

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Federal immigration spending is not just expanding federal enforcement. It’s creating powerful incentives for state and local police, sheriffs, and prosecutors to devote more time, personnel, and money to federal immigration priorities. What does that mean for public safety?

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Opinion: Public safety capacity at every level of government is being redirected toward immigration and away from strategies directly tied to preventing crime. https://t.co/Wdhxi9emNj

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The piece draws on CCJ research which found that:

➡️Congress allotted nearly $1 billion in DOJ earmarks in FY 2026, bypassing the competitive process used for traditional grants.

➡️The One Big Beautiful Bill Act provided $6.8 billion for immigration-related work within DOJ.

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CCJ congratulates Doug Bond, president and CEO of the @AmityFoundation, on his election as a new member.